Thread: Possible Torrey Fake?

I’m very new to straights and new to SRP. I currently have two straights (Hart and Torrey) and found a possible new addition to my collection; however, I believe it may be a fake and need some advice. The razor's hallmark does not match what I have seen on other Torrey’s. I’ve attached a pic for review/input. Any thoughts would be very appreciated. Thanks!

Semper Paratus!

Todd

Torrey had many incarnations of their stamp beginning with deeply-stamped 'Torrey Razor Strop Co'.
What you are seeing is a later Torrey which has an etched 'stamp'. It looks quite nice, certain to go higher!

Besides, not much money in faking Torreys, I think!

Cool scales, even though not original.

Kinda of suspected that Moonshae. I already sent the seller an email. I really appreciate your post. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Moonshae

Cool scales, even though not original.

Originally Posted by tpseabird

Kinda of suspected that Moonshae. I already sent the seller an email. I really appreciate your post. Thanks!

Now. You two are going to share why the scales are not original?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Now. You two are going to share why the scales are not original?

As a newbie, I will say they are nothing like Torrey's scales through 1963>

Torrey make a very nice razor and are somewhat underrated in the market place. I've never seen a genuine "fake" razor of any maker. Even the ones that fetch big money. There'd be just no money in it. Plenty of other much higher value items to fake.

Thanks for the quick reply sharptonn. Was thinking the same thing about faking Torrey's, but the stamp with a USA vice US got me second guessing. I really appreciate your thoughts!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Torrey had many incarnations of their stamp beginning with deeply-stamped 'Torrey Razor Strop Co'.
What you are seeing is a later Torrey which has an etched 'stamp'. It looks quite nice, certain to go higher!

Besides, not much money in faking Torreys, I think!

Toms spot on, a fine example of American made steel. A wonderful and legendary manufacturer.
Have at it.
And good hunting.

That's a nice looking razor and at a very reasonable price ... Good luck hope you win it!