Thread: 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

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. 

Is the Rogers flat on one side?

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Yeah, nice score. 

Is the Rogers flat on one side?

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.

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.