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03-20-2020, 06:52 AM #11www.edge-dynamics.com
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I will get my other Mappins out later to add to this thread. I have 4 or 5 ,i think 2 are a pair also.
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03-21-2020, 03:19 AM #12barba crescit caput nescit
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Yes, looks like that one has lost some steel over the years, beautiful razors though and so hard to find in great complete condition.
Karlej restored mine with some period scales.
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03-21-2020, 08:02 AM #13www.edge-dynamics.com
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I like what he did with the scales.
Those blotches look amazing.
If i ever restore my one it will have to be done by hand because of all the nooks n crannies (no thank you)
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03-21-2020, 08:26 AM #14Aristocratic treasure hunter
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They are called "half rattlers" and they are IMHO the most demanding type of blades because they are ground twice :
Originally Posted by JOB15
- Once perpendicular to the edge
- Once parallel to the edge
and that second grind, the "rattler" grind, has always been one of the most challenging.
In images, it's the process on the left
(on the right that would be a bellied hollow)Beautiful is important, but when all is said and done, you will always be faithful to a good shaver while a bad one may detter you from ever trying again. Judge with your skin, not your eyes.
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03-21-2020, 10:39 AM #15Senior Member
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George Wostenholems, also made one similar to the Lancet.
Mike
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03-21-2020, 01:53 PM #16Senior Member
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WM.GILCHRIST JERSEY CITY No 12
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03-21-2020, 01:58 PM #17Senior Member
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My God, those Mappins are beautiful. I don't have one sadly, but this Wostenholm saber grind is a favorite. The rear blade face is flat.
There are many roads to sharp.
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03-21-2020, 07:53 PM #18barba crescit caput nescit
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And then the great Sergei (sp?) of Riga razors did this beast for me a couple of years ago in Tungsten steel and blonde horn scales per my request, it’s 9/8 - asked him to do a tribute to the Mappin, thinking I'd never find one.
Guy is a ferkin' master grinder, just a beautiful razor in every way.
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03-21-2020, 08:17 PM #19~ Life is but a Dream ~
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I'd love to have one.
After looking for years, I've pretty much given up.
If you are ever lucky enough to come across one, the cost is astronomical.
They're just not out there.
Pete <:-}"Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss Slowly,
Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret ANYTHING
That makes you smile." - Mark Twain
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03-21-2020, 09:56 PM #20www.edge-dynamics.com
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A few more Mappins, all wedges not lancets and my photography skills are a bit of a joke ..
2x Mappin's
1x J Mappin & son
1x Mappin Bros
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