Thread: HELP!!! Can't find this anywhere!

Originally Posted by JSpaeth

If it is in fact an antelope would it not say antelop instead it says special. All though I do agree it is a griffon. The lettering is an exact match where it says dimond steel.

Reason being, if it said Antelope, it would be a product retailed by Griffon. Since a dealer had Griffon make a special run of (Antelope-styled) razors with his name upon it, his specification as to the blade etch would be followed. Griffon had their own factory in Solingen back in the day. Probably made razors for lots of retailers, hardwares, and so forth. What keys us in on yours is it's unmistakable style. '''A Griffon Antelope by any other name", so to speak.

This one says Special. Another Griffon ......from Manah's site.


A link courtesy of Manah: 14 to 42 - 19th Street

But Bill! It does clearly say Antelope! And 'Special' ! Worked spine! Nice!
I suppose it clearly demonstrates that 'Antelope' was a Griffon trademark. Used in their various products. Seems there were more than one style which carried the moniker.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

But Bill! It does clearly say Antelope! And 'Special' ! Worked spine! Nice!
I suppose it clearly demonstrates that 'Antelope' was a Griffon trademark. Used in their various products. Seems there were more than one style which carried the moniker.

Worked Spine huh Tom?

Originally Posted by engine46

Worked Spine huh Tom?

Yes! The example Bill has shown from Manah's page has a nice worked spine, does it not?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Yes! The example Bill has shown from Manah's page has a nice worked spine, does it not?

You bet my friend. It is excellent!!!!!
I was actually referring to the time you made a joke at me about a worked spine awhile back. I actually do have a worked spine...............I have metal in my back!

Probably from my issue that a heavily worked spine can only be measured by the hone wear on the spine and below to the edge. Makes some 13/16'ths become 5/8th's! Still, nice to see!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Probably from my issue that a heavily worked spine can only be measured by the hone wear on the spine and below to the edge. Makes some 13/16'ths become 5/8th's! Still, nice to see!

Yes, it is! It's gorgeous.

Well Tom, there are risks posting after a couple of whiskies.....of course it says Antelope.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

But Bill! It does clearly say Antelope! And 'Special' ! Worked spine! Nice!
I suppose it clearly demonstrates that 'Antelope' was a Griffon trademark. Used in their various products. Seems there were more than one style which carried the moniker.