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American Straights- Wild Caught
Still fairly new to straight razor shaving, but I am really enjoying it. I have a degree in history, so the vintage razors are a lot of fun to track down information on them. I did my google research, and found a little bit already. I want to learn to hone razors, so have been looking for ones to practice on. I took a few pictures as I found them, and a few more after a round of Bar Keeper’s Friend.
Razor #1
“WR Case and Sons, Bradford, PA.” (1905-1914) “Registered No. 023 Warranted for Life” 5/8 straight. Round toe, Bakelite scales, looks like significant hone wear, with a slight frown. Both scales are chipped and broken past the pin, and the blade has some pitting and active rust. Hone wear on both sides. Based on the condition of this one, I think it’s a good candidate to try and practice honing on. Anything else I should know?
Razor #2
“Cattaraugus Cutlery Company, Little Valley” small straight. Company was open from 1886-1963 in New York. Blade is about 2.25 inches long, and just under 4/8th. It wasn’t cut down unless the scales were redone to match. Scales appear to be horn with a white plastic wedge, and have some cracks. I doubt they could be removed, cleaned, and repined without breaking. There is some rust on the spine side of the toe, and near the pivot point. I haven’t seen much on razors in this size, any information about the size or the maker? The steel and overall condition of this one makes me wonder if I should send it out to be cleaned up, rather than using it to learn honing on.