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12-06-2016, 09:08 PM #1Senior Member
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German razor makers have used Swedish steel for razors. Razor looks very Heljestrandish. Rebranded Heljestrand?
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12-07-2016, 03:38 AM #2Senior Member
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I've seen a number of Bengalls, and a few other makers, that have that same style (they came from Sweden), e.g.:
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12-07-2016, 09:05 PM #3Senior Member
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i bought an "ERNESTO" that looks like a MK 30 a few months ago and posted some pictures.
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12-11-2016, 12:57 PM #4Mental Support Squad
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I've only seen Bengall (A.-Bol) Borlänge versions with that same notch, but I don't doubt there may very well have been others. Heljestrand's are just the most common because they seem to have been the most prolific Swedish razor manufacturer, or at least the one with the largest international draw due to their Paris retail location and thus European (non-Scandinavian) foothold.
Originally Posted by ScienceGuy
Also, Swedish blanks were used by non-Swedish razor makers and razors were made for export. There are a few explanations.
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