Thread: Pierre Thiers Historic Razors

Originally Posted by elbonator

Those horn covered tang models are rumored to also have been hand hammered by ol' Pierre himself. I heard that from Joel Ferman. I don't know how true but it seems plausible.

Yeah I heard similar - I was told to keep my mouth shut and not to let the secret out!

Here's what they say about them at Knifecenter, who stock the eagle stamped version of the same razor.

Collectible Eagle Brand Straight Razor Horn Handle and Bolsters-- From old forgings dating back to between 80 and 100 years old. Completely Hollowed, both sides mirror polished with gold leaf mark--Handle is blond solid horn, and "tail pieces" are also colored solid horn. Only 260 pcs. of these forgings are in existence.
A note from Thiers-Issard:
We no longer have the dies for these forgings. Very close to a current 5/8" size. The forged "gorge" or ferrule makes this a stylistic step above normal razors, a bit like a forged bolster on a knife! These were in their times very classy razors, certainly meant to be top-of-the-line compared to a normal straight razor. A great deal of hand work goes into polishing the gorge and also into fitting and riveting on the tiny "tail pieces."
Incidentally, all of the different COLLECTIBLE razors and the Damascus, were hardened, milled and polished, sharpened etc. by Mr. Fayet, our most skilled razor maker (and certainly the best razor maker in the world at this time.) He has been making razors for Thiers-Issard continously for over 45 years!