Hello everyone. Does anyone have a clue what the significance of this etching on the blade? Any information would be appreciated. I've exhausted all my resources.
Hello everyone. Does anyone have a clue what the significance of this etching on the blade? Any information would be appreciated. I've exhausted all my resources.
My guess is that E.MONTAGÑAG is the name of the hardware store that sold these razors in Argentina.
Thank you Badgister. I have no idea what that etching does for the value or collectibility of the razor, but personally I think it sort of ruins it's aesthetics.
A Edelweiss usually has a blade etch. Is the etch present as well as the name on the face of the blade or is the name on the tang?
Picture?
It is. In all cap and rather large block lettering, "E.MONTAGNAC 3", right over the Boker's Edelweiss etching but towards the heel of the blade (not centered on the blade). I just think it's a shame to have mucked up a beautiful blade like that. I was very curious as to why anyone would do that. That's just my opinion. For all I know the razor is priceless.
Similar post and same best guess http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...fo-please.html .
Bob
E. Montagnac was a large import firm in Buenos Aires - I believe they are still there today. This clip from the London Gazette of 1916 shows that they imported a lot of razors from a Copenhagen dealer - i56 cases to be exact (missed off the clip):
Attachment 183869
They also produced knives made and ground by them as well as by other people, eg:
Attachment 183870
As well as importing/exporting table cutlery, solingen razors, Boker razors and C V Heljestrand razors - seems like they specialised in top end goods.
Regards,
Neil
Not sure why they decided to etch the blade.Attachment 183871
Nice looking razor.
You don't mind the etching over the front of the blades Edelweiss etching?