Thread: still can't find this ones history

maybe someone with more computer skills than I can find the history on this one. I know it doesn't look bad it has fancy spine and no staining to speak of. it shaves real good. and it hone very easy. any help would appreciated.

I don't recognize it, but the presence of the Crown and the Germany makes me wonder if it is in the ERN family -- which has the Crown & Sword brand.

I checked ERN logos and none have a crown and arrows. What does it say on the shank? Can't see it in the photo.

Originally Posted by bouschie

I checked ERN logos and none have a crown and arrows. What does it say on the shank? Can't see it in the photo.

ESPLANADO CUTLERY CO. GERMANY . there are so many different co. I know it hones and shave good. almost no wear. anything I can find out would be great. thanks

I think that the brand of your razor is "Crown and Arrows" or "Crown and Arrow."

A thread from 2007 had a razor with the Crown and Arrows, but the reverse side did not say Esplanado Cutlery Co.

See http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...wn-arrows.html
Even more interesting, another thread uncovered an image of a "Crown and Arrow" wording and logo etched onto the blade.

See http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ht-razors.html

These two other razors lead me to believe that Crown and Arrow was a brand. It is still unclear who the manufacturer is behind the brand. It appears that the manufacturer was Solingen-based per the 2007 thread and image.

My guess is that Esplanado Cutlery Co. Germany was the importer or U.S. merchant that sold the Crown and Arrow(s) brand. It was not uncommon for the U.S. importer or merchant to imprint their name or logo on the opposite side of the shank.