Quote Originally Posted by PaulFLUS View Post
You're right that Pakistan as such did not exist then. It was part of India so to say "Paki" is technically incorrect although in reality the area and people did not just magically appear in 1947. They just called it something else. I am quite sure that this was made after The Battle of Manila Bay in 1898 because that is what Admiral Dewey was famous for. It just seems like if it were made by a reputable German company they would have put the country of origin on it. Although perhaps it was left to the importer to do the stamping. Still wondering why I am hearing Germany. Were they the only ones making razors for other companies? I know Ern ground for many others but did they not do that elsewhere? US for instance?
Yes, Pakistan was part of India and as such part of the British Empire. Britain had a policy of exporting British made goods to the Colonies while importing raw materials from them to make manufactured goods. I doubt they would look kindly on competition for Sheffield from the Colonies.

Yes, other countries did make razors for US importers but I believe Germany was the main supplier of contract razors. I have already said why I think it might be possible that it could be US made too.

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that you will get a clear cut substantiated answer to country of origin or maker for your razor. Due to lack of info it will all be a best guess scenario.

Bob