Thread: Looking For Manufacturer of This Straight Razor

A friend asked me to track down the manufacturer of the razor below, but I have exhausted all the resources I can think of except the forum.

I believe I have narrowed the manufacturer down to two possibilities: Germany by Weyersberg or Russia by STIZ.

My thinking about this being made by STIZ goes along the lines of - there is no 'Made In Germany' marking on the tang, and very few other identifying markings. STIZ was created in 1950 and carried the MARS trademark (link below). The '50' on the tang may be a manufacture/export date.

STIZ, USSR STRAZORS.com - all about classic razors - ???? (STIZ), USSR. and
http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwiki/index.php/STIZ

The Razor In Question

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Example of the German made MARS

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Any thoughts?

The similarity between the two Mars stamps, right down the smaller number out front, is pretty suggestive. I'd be willing to wager they were made by the same manufacturer.

The 50 probably isn't a date though. Typically numbers stamped in that area of the tang are just model #s.

Yeah, the two 'MARS' stamps are extremely similar. In fact, I cannot see any difference.

The mention of the technology base being copied by STIZ, makes me wonder how close the copy of the 'MARS' logo is, because it appears perfect.

Thanks for the note about the model number.

I found that Weyersberg is still in existence, in a different capacity, and have emailed the company.

Website
http://www.military-swords.com/startweb.php

On your photos no razors USSR. I have seen many Soviet razors, but there was not.

Originally Posted by Gipson

On your photos no razors USSR. I have seen many Soviet razors, but there was not.

It's looking more and more like this may be of German origin. Thanks!