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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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sqzbxr View Post
    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.
    True with knives, I wonder about razors?
    I do expect you are correct. A bit before WWII Friodurs were produced. Defining them from post-war examples should be an endeavor? A 10 year window, I expect.
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    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.Name:  200407d1430879563-henckels-henckel-1.jpg
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    I agree, Rez. Very old!
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    True with knives, I wonder about razors?
    I do expect you are correct. A bit before WWII Friodurs were produced. Defining them from post-war examples should be an endeavor? A 10 year window, I expect.
    Europe was at war in 1939 I believe.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slawman View Post
    Europe was at war in 1939 I believe.
    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?
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