Some info here: STRAZORS.com - all about classic razors - Zwilling J.A. Henckels AG, Solingen.
According to the linked document from Henckels, the Friodur was introduced in 1939.
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Some info here: STRAZORS.com - all about classic razors - Zwilling J.A. Henckels AG, Solingen.
According to the linked document from Henckels, the Friodur was introduced in 1939.
Where the model number was stamped and how it was stamped changed. I have no proof, but here is my theory. The earlier ones were stamped with the number perpendicular to the edge, then they made them parallel, then on the back and than on the tail. The tail was definitely the latest stamp location for model numbers, the other three renditions are a little fuzzy. But here is a very old Henckels, pre 1900 I believe with the perpendicular stamp.Attachment 254259
I agree, Rez. Very old! :tu
Here some examples from 1909 http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...log-pages.html
Yes! We must consider that. I expect stainless steel all went into war material production.
A pre-war Friodur, if there were any, would seem to be a rare bird.
Another consideration is what did Henckels produce for the war effort and when did post-war production resume?