Thread: C.V Heljestrand - History?

I just received a nice 5/8 Ivory scaled Heljestrand MK31. Just wondering if anyone knew any of the history of this company, including dates of when the company was in operation? Thanks guys.

Try this link: http://www.smpkir.com/page3.html

Rick

any better info folks??

If I remember correctly C.V. Heljestrand owned more than a few patents concerning the production of quality steel and has been an influential guy in his age. I couldn't unfortunately find the source again.

Heljestrands was a Swedish knife manufacturing company from Eskilstuna. The company was founded in 1808 by Olof Heljestrand (1781-1837). After his death in 1837, the firm was taken over by his first son Nils Fredrik (1808-1868) and subsequently by his son Carl Viktor (1819-1861), I think this is where the name C.V. comes from. The company was run by descendants until 1980 when produciton, and the company, ceased. Besides razors, knives, cork screws, nail pliers and scissors was produced.

Originally Posted by jonken

Heljestrands was a Swedish knife manufacturing company from Eskilstuna. The company was founded in 1808 by Olof Heljestrand (1781-1837). After his death in 1837, the firm was taken over by his first son Nils Fredrik (1808-1868) and subsequently by his son Carl Viktor (1819-1861), I think this is where the name C.V. comes from. The company was run by descendants until 1980 when produciton, and the company, ceased. Besides razors, knives, cork screws, nail pliers and scissors was produced.

Thanks for the info and welcome to SRP. I would just add that I have never had a C.V. Heljestrand that wasn't a great shaver and I have a half dozen. OTOH, any Eskilstuna made razor I have has been a great shaver.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I would just add that I have never had a C.V. Heljestrand that wasn't a great shaver and I have a half dozen. OTOH, any Eskilstuna made razor I have has been a great shaver.

Thanks for the info and +1 on what Jimmy said. One thing I have noticed with most Swedish razors is that besides being excellent, sharp and smooth shavers they are mostly light weight razors except the frameback and a few other models. But they take a wicked sharp edge. I personally love Swedish steel.

Originally Posted by Maximilian

Thanks for the info and +1 on what Jimmy said. One thing I have noticed with most Swedish razors is that besides being excellent, sharp and smooth shavers they are mostly light weight razors except the frameback and a few other models. But they take a wicked sharp edge. I personally love Swedish steel.

Sounds promising! I inherited a dozen Heljestrands from my grandfather, he worked most of his life at Heljestrands sharpening and honing their razors. When he passed I got his shaving box and now I've decided to put them to use.

History

Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL

@ JimmyHAD, didn't you post a link to a detailed info site a few months back?

I own a couple Heljestrands, but haven't honed one up yet to try. I hear they are OK shavers. Maybe Gugi can post with his knowledge, as I think this is (one of) his favourite brand(s).

Yes I did but I can't find it now.

Edit; It is the same one Kees posted above.