Thread: Burrell Cutlery

Thank you all for your reply and interest. Thus far I've always been a resident of Ellicottville. I was born in 1945. I'm currently the Mayor of the Village. I tagged along with my dad as child and spent a lot of time actually at and in the factory. My Grandmother (Addie Case Burrell), was a co-founder of BCC. She was the daughter of Jean Case. Jean was co-founder of the first Case cutlery (Case Brothers) and its President. Addie worked in the Case Brothers office. Later she worked in her brother's (Dean Case) office at Kinfolk's. In 1940, she and my Grandfather, Harold W. Burrell, started BCC. Addie ran the office. So as a boy at the factory, I could spend time with my dad, see grandma and Pop Burrell. I could also watch the craftsmen and craftswomen at their jobs. I ways fascinated.

Very cool, John! The history of American Cutlery is an interesting and intertwined story.
From someone with your knowledge, much is to be understood.
Looking forward to this!

I shall move my old thread to the top now. Take your time and remember that your Great-Grandfather's razors are owned, treasured, and used by many members here.
This should be enlightening and fun!

Welcome aboard.! TBH I had my doubt's, but I don't argue the Sharpton.

Thanks for sharing the info, it must have been a real sight, and privilege.

Hello and welcome to SRP.

It's quite interesting to hear from someone that has ancestry that was in the straight razor manufacturing business. Looking forward to hearing more about your past recollections.

Pete <:-}