Razor maker ID help

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03-21-2015, 02:05 PM
BobH

Razor maker ID help

I've had this dainty 4/8 razor for awhile now and it has no makers mark anywhere on the blade that I can see. I was hoping somebody can identify the maker by the shape of the spine and tang.

Bob

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...psi9mceo4m.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...pstdvthidu.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...pse01aaua6.jpg
03-21-2015, 02:36 PM
Martin103

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Very nice looking razor Bob, nice lines for sure and shoulderless blade are a joy to use and hone. That said my guess would be its Swedish, the lines, small size, jimps. Also i would think Mr Helgren would want a razor from his native country?
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03-21-2015, 03:49 PM
BobH

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Originally Posted by Martin103

Very nice looking razor Bob, nice lines for sure and shoulderless blade are a joy to use and hone. That said my guess would be its Swedish, the lines, small size, jimps. Also i would think Mr Helgren would want a razor from his native country?

Yes, that thought had crossed my mind too, also a Torrey for some strange reason. Swedish does make more sense from your pic.

Bob
03-21-2015, 04:43 PM
sharptonn

I have an Electric Cutlery razor which looks just like it. The tang stamps on them are gone pretty easily.
03-21-2015, 04:51 PM
Matheus

I agree with Martin103. Looks swedish, and AFAIK the scales looks similar (square extremities) to some Klas Tornblom.
03-21-2015, 05:17 PM
stimpy52

I've seen that same blade design on at least half a dozen different makers' products, mostly American branded, all out of the northeast. Later on I might dig back through the hard drive and try to spot some.
03-21-2015, 05:20 PM
rolodave

Here is an Electric (from the to do pile). It has a shoulder.

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/...pszm368af8.jpg
03-21-2015, 05:35 PM
BobH

Thanks for all the help guys. The shape of the scales reminds me of the Union Cutlery Co. Spike razors that I have seen but not the blade design. It might not be clear in the pics but the spine is an inverted V shape not rounded if that helps.

Bob
03-21-2015, 07:53 PM
sharptonn

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Well, Here is that Electric. No cigar, I suppose. Mine has humped tang and no top jimps.
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03-22-2015, 01:26 AM
Hirlau

It's a Gold Dollar that was re-scaled,,,,,,,,:D
03-23-2015, 01:58 AM
Matheus

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This one have the scales with squared extremities...
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04-03-2015, 12:37 AM
jemmo

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Originally Posted by Martin103

Very nice looking razor Bob, nice lines for sure and shoulderless blade are a joy to use and hone. That said my guess would be its Swedish, the lines, small size, jimps. Also i would think Mr Helgren would want a razor from his native country?
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hi
Helgren sounds swedish but i nerver seen a razor With those scales in sweden ....
04-03-2015, 02:46 AM
Martin103

The scales are definitely not original.
04-03-2015, 04:23 AM
BobH

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Originally Posted by Martin103

The scales are definitely not original.

Could be too. Mind you whoever did the re pinning did a nice factory looking job of it.

Bob