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    Default Looking at a union cuttlery expert barber 400 as we speak. Thoughts?

    Hi all. At an antique shop right now, looking at a union cuttlery expert 400 straight. Looks to be in good shape. No nicks in the blade. They want $35. Anyone know much about these blades?

    This is not the actual razor, but it looks identical.

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    I would buy it in a heartbeat.

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    If I was standing next to you and you hesitated it would be walking out the door with me right now. Looks good and a good price, but, in an antique shop offer less and see what happens.

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    Very fair price. The blade looks full and the bluing is still there. Plop it down!
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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    Sorry guys. That pic is of one I found on eBay selling for 129.99. The antique shop wouldn't let me take pictures. That pic was just showing the model I was looking at. It's pretty close to the same shape. I'll post some pics when I get home... Got it for $30.

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    Excellent deal man!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZackW View Post
    Sorry guys. That pic is of one I found on eBay selling for 129.99. The antique shop wouldn't let me take pictures. That pic was just showing the model I was looking at. It's pretty close to the same shape. I'll post some pics when I get home... Got it for $30.
    I just saw that the pic was one like it! Showing another razor is not really the best way to get advise on a completely different one, IMO. If you are new to razors, you might not see things which could make a huge difference. For your sake, I hope it is close in condition!
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    I just saw that the pic was one like it! Showing another razor is not really the best way to get advise on a completely different one, IMO. If you are new to razors, you might not see things which could make a huge difference. For your sake, I hope it is close in condition!
    I was thinking of that when I posted it. I should have put that in bold. I was mainly looking for info on that being a quality brand/blade. It was odd, the antique store is 4 levels, the employee on floor 2 (which had this razor) did not let me take pictures. However floor 4 said he would let me take pics of another razor.

    Sorry for the confusion. Here is the pics of the razor.






    Still worth $30?

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    Well, it looks pretty good! I am guilty of not reading things sometimes. I missed that 4th line! Union Cutlery started out in Georgia and then moved to Olean, which was quite a cutlery-making hub back in the day. Very good stuff! the tang bluing is almost gone and needs a cleaning/ polish. The blade looks great. It should hone up easy and make you a fine shaver. We are not supposed to be evaluating on the open forum, but I would say you did quite well. Enjoy!
    Last edited by sharptonn; 08-10-2013 at 09:11 PM.
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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    Some interesting info from Martin on Union Cutlery in this thread, Zack.
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ow-conn-2.html
    Start at post #78
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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