Thread: Just picked up a Union Cutlery "Signal"

Originally Posted by Steel

Is that a John sellers and sons signal razor??

All I saw on the add was that it was a Union Cutlery Co. Signal. Not sure if it's John Sellers and Sons.

The blade sure looks like mine but I am not very knowledgable.

Does this look like a 6/8 razor?

Originally Posted by STR8RZR

All I saw on the add was that it was a Union Cutlery Co. Signal. Not sure if it's John Sellers and Sons.

Union Cutlery became KA-BAR in the 30's. Name owned by CUTCO nowadays.

They made good stuff back in the day.

I'm a big fan of Union Cutlery razors. That is the first Signal I've seen. Had it on my watch list. Great buy STR8RZR!

Originally Posted by wyobarbershop

I'm a big fan of Union Cutlery razors. That is the first Signal I've seen. Had it on my watch list. Great buy STR8RZR!

Thanks wyo. Would you have any idea of the date on this razor from looking at the pics? It looks like it's in great shape and I'm excited about getting it next week.

Union Cutlery Co.
Olean, NY 1911-1951
KA-BAR brand 1923-1951
Wallace R. & Emerson Brown
Danforth Brown Manufacturer

That razor is absolutely intriguing, mostly because I've never seen on before and I thought I'd seen about every razor Union put out. Nice treatment of the grip area on the tang, I hope you'll post more and better pictures when you receive it. It's certain to be a terrific razor.

Next to the shoulderless design, I really like the recessed shoulder style like this one has. Seems to be in almost unused condition!

Ok gentlemen. After a delay from Winter Storm Titan, the package arrived today. After taking a look at the razor and cleaning it up just a little, I believe that what I have here is an unused Union Cutlery Signal. It does not appear to have ever been honed. There is no sign of use on the blade. There are just a few spots on the blade and one slight rub mark on the scales. Pretty cool razor.















I am pleased with my first vintage razor purchase.