Old razors and some help

Well I got 3 razors at an antique store the other day. New to these old ones so I hope I didn't screw up but at least 2 of them appear to be in pretty good shape. A Bengal by T R Cadman & son with correct box, I just happened on the threads concerning Bengals today :). It appears to be in very good shape. I have polished it up and started to hone. As I am learning honing I will be taking my time. An H Boker & co King Cutter with correct box, this is the worst one will leave it to last. I do have a question about it if anyone knows something, On the opposite side from the H Boker stamp it says made in Japan, is this a forgery or did Boker make razors in Japan? Last is The Master Razor no1. Jospeh M Rodgers, Cutlers to their Majesties, No 6 Norfolk St Sheffield is stamped on the tang. It came with a partial and incorrect box. It appears to be in pretty good shape as well. However, it isn't a full hollow ground and since that is all I know with my limited knowledge if anyone can tell me anything about the razor and what type of grind it is, it would be much appreciated.

Oh yeah total 50$ Canadian for the 3
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Nice haul. I never heard of Boker making a razor in Japan, so I don't know what that is about. I would say the Joseph Rodgers is like a 1/2 hollow rather than a full wedge, but I've never been good at discerning the various grinds. Certainly not a full hollow. Probably be a heck of a good shaver once honed up.

Yeah, nice score. :tu

Is the Rogers flat on one side?

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Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Yeah, nice score. :tu

Is the Rogers flat on one side?

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Nope it is the same on both sides.
Really wish my photo abilities were better. Maybe next time Ill use my actual camera instead of my phone

Never heard of a Japanese Boker either so can't help ya there. Pics would help! Bokers are awesome shavers.
Also from your pic the Rodgers looks like it might be a 1/4 hollow. Nice heavy blade but can be rough getting an edge on it. Get it honed and give it a try! The heavier grinds are different to shave with and if you don't like it I will gladly take it off your hands. :D

Really awesome finds and I super deal on them! Congrats!

I think you did very well with those finds, congrats. That made in Japan Boker is a real puzzle though.

Bob

Great finds. Let us know how the honing goes.

Hi again been away for a while. Boker did make a razor in japan. I forget the details. I researched it after I purchased one. I will try a bit of research and get back to you. Nice find.

I have a Rodgers just like that one. I believe it's around a 1/4 hollow(I'll double check when I get a chance). Mine was not the easiest to hone but eventually took a nice edge. It's a tad longer then most blades too so watch those ears.

The Bengall looks to be the pick of the bunch there, they are a pleasure to shave with.

Nice score! Like everyone else, I never heard of a Boker made in Japan! You may have a rare one there.

Real nice Bengal, they are great shavers. Congrats

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Hi again been away for a while. Boker did make a razor in japan. I forget the details. I researched it after I purchased one. I will try a bit of research and get back to you. Nice find.

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Well The I guess its not a fake :) Though I doubted a fake would be made in Japan. China seems the more leikely place for that kind of nonsense.
Are they decent? Does your compare to a german Boker?
As it is in the worst shape and I am new to honing/restoring (these will be my first ones) It will be quite a while before I get to even thinking about trying to fix it up. Hopefully by next week Ill be able to test shave the Bengal.

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Well The I guess its not a fake :) Though I doubted a fake would be made in Japan. China seems the more leikely place for that kind of nonsense.
Are they decent? Does your compare to a german Boker?
As it is in the worst shape and I am new to honing/restoring (these will be my first ones) It will be quite a while before I get to even thinking about trying to fix it up. Hopefully by next week Ill be able to test shave the Bengal.

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Well, that certainly explains it. I looked through my resources & came up with nothing but I did not check all of my resources though. A great find though!