Thread: 1950s skinning knife for $9

Or at least that is what the person at a consignment shop in NC said it was...

And for $9 I wasn't going to let it sit there.




James Barlow and Sons (1826 - 1856)
Manufacturers Sheffield
Corporate Mark
TORO
7/8 true wedge stub tail with barber notch, horn scales, and lead wedge.

Lots of patina and not a lot of hone wear. The pivot hole has about 1/16" of slop in it so I'll have to fix that. The wedge is loose as well.
A repin is in order, but for now I've got it soaking in neatsfoot to get the scales flexible enough to remove the pins without cracking.

It's nice when the razor gods smile on you.