Thread: Rodgers & Son "Mystery" Razor - what is it? How do you hone it? Help pls

I have only one Rodgers straight razor that has G R with a crown but does not say 6 Norfolk Street or Cutlers to Their Majesty or in this case to His Majesty. Could be a different Rodgers? Has different jimps also. Does not have the Rodgers trade mark either. There was a George Rodgers, James Rodgers, C.W. Rodgers, Rodgers Brothers & a William Rodgers. All the rest of mine are Joseph Rodgers & Sons.

I've had one of those (a Thomas Ward, I think), they are near-wedges with a gutter ground in on one side. The one I had was etched with 'The Army Razor' in the gutter.

Also, microtome razors have one side that is completely flat, no hollow grinding whatsoever. The OP's razor has a slight, yet distinct hollowing to it.

Either way, for honing I would apply tape (Bevel angle calculation spreadsheet).

Indeed, it looks like honing it will not be fun. Is it me, or is the spine curved/twisted?

Be very aware of "Rodgers Items" without their trademark....

So, a counterfeit Rodgers and 'son'. Interesting!

Originally Posted by sharptonn;150364[ATTACH

202941[/ATTACH]1]Indeed, it looks like honing it will not be fun. Is it me, or is the spine curved/twisted?

Your right , it looks twisted.
I have a packwood stub tail thats twisted

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Indeed, it looks like honing it will not be fun. Is it me, or is the spine curved/twisted?

Your right , it looks twisted.
I have a packwood stub tail thats twisted

[QUOTE=Martin103;1503649]Be very aware of "Rodgers Items" without their trademark....

I kinda figured mine was one of the other Rodgers..........................

Originally Posted by Pithor

I've had one of those (a Thomas Ward, I think), they are near-wedges with a gutter ground in on one side. The one I had was etched with 'The Army Razor' in the gutter.

Also, microtome razors have one side that is completely flat, no hollow grinding whatsoever. The OP's razor has a slight, yet distinct hollowing to it.

Either way, for honing I would apply tape (Bevel angle calculation spreadsheet).

That is an awesome tool for determining the number of layers to put on! Could have used that on several wide Sheffields that now have a rather ugly wide bevel. Live and learn. I'll measure and apply the tape and see how it goes.

Not sure if it has a "twisted" spine. Looks pretty straight to me. I am old and my eyes aren't what they used to be....

I have always assumed that this was made by one of the "other Rodgers". There were lots of other Rogers in Sheffield at the time. Maybe a couterfit, but I'd doubt it based on my research.

Originally Posted by ajkenne

That is an awesome tool for determining the number of layers to put on! Could have used that on several wide Sheffields that now have a rather ugly wide bevel. Live and learn. I'll measure and apply the tape and see how it goes.

Not sure if it has a "twisted" spine. Looks pretty straight to me. I am old and my eyes aren't what they used to be....

I have always assumed that this was made by one of the "other Rodgers". There were lots of other Rogers in Sheffield at the time. Maybe a couterfit, but I'd doubt it based on my research.

Like i mentioned in an earlier post, there were several Rodgers that are listed in my Tweedales book & more but they have " & Sons" added to them.

Originally Posted by engine46

Like i mentioned in an earlier post, there were several Rodgers that are listed in my Tweedales book & more but they have " & Sons" added to them.

Steve, I agree there are a bunch of them. I don't have the book references that you have but have seen many of the posting about Joseph Rodgers that say the same thing in SRP and other forums. Thanks!