Thread: Odd Ator

This is obviously an Ern Ator but why has the tang been stamped with lines to obscure the name and country?
Does anyone have any info as to why this was done?

Scales don't look original, and I wouldn't assume that the marks on the tang are, either.

My guess is that some owner did the work after it left the factory. Those lines of checkering look to me like they were done after the normal stampings.

Bob

I agree with Bob. Someone desired more grip! Still, well done and unique! Now. lets find some more appropriate scales!

The scales are probably not original, but the lines stamped on the tang surely had to be made before it was hardened. Otherwise it would have cracked the blade. I thought maybe a second, but can't imagine they would not just destroy it if that was so.

Originally Posted by 25609289

The scales are probably not original, but the lines stamped on the tang surely had to be made before it was hardened. Otherwise it would have cracked the blade. I thought maybe a second, but can't imagine they would not just destroy it if that was so.

A lot of times, the tang area is not hardened like the blade is. Some razors it is, others it ain't. Just depends on how the blade was heat treated. Tangs on pocket knives are left softer so the blades can be "crinked" or adjusted side to side so as not to rub another blade.

Neat razor anyway. I like it.

Originally Posted by BobH

My guess is that some owner did the work after it left the factory. Those lines of checkering look to me like they were done after the normal stampings.

Bob

I share it