6/8 D.C. HALSTED - shave ready

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Manufactured early 1800's to 1890. Back of blade hollow with Barber notch point and single shoulder. Blade measures approximately 3 X 6/8. On shank "MANUFACTURED BY - D. C. HALSTED - SHEFFIELD". Blade cleaned, polished and honed shave ready. Pitting on face of blade mostly sanded out. Staining on back side. Dark horn scales sanded and polished. New brass pivot pin and washers.

Light coat of oil for protection on blade. Please look at photos as they are best description.

Honing: One layer of electrical tape on spine. Bevel set on 600 grit diamond hone. Then 6000 water stone and finished on 20,000 Jasper.

I personally test shave each razor before final disinfection. Shave ready is different to each person. Factors like light or coarse beard or beard length come into play. I have a heavy beard and test shave every razor on a two day growth. If razor gives a close comfortable shave I call it shave ready. If it does not shave right I re-hone the razor.

Payment due in three days.

Free USPS First Class shipping to U.S. only. Optional insurance $2.75 extra. If not insured seller is not responsible for damage during shipping.
Outside U.S. I pay first $4.00, buyer pays balance. Optional insurance varies by destination and will be calculated before payment.

Thank you.

$45.00
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