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07-08-2020, 04:08 PM #1Junior Member
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Old Sheffield Wedge info request
Hello people,
I recently got this bad boy. Sadly no manufacturer info on it. I estimate it to be around 1820-1840. You guys have any guess?
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07-08-2020, 05:17 PM #2Senior Member
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not a clue but looks like mine - could be made by anyone of the Sheffield companies
I was tryin' to figure out which is worse,ignorance or apathy...Then I realized I don't know and I don't care...
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07-08-2020, 06:38 PM #3Senior Member
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No help here either but welcome to SRP. It is definitely old and looks like a Sheffield blade. Good luck in your search. Someone will probably chime in with more info.
JOB15 likes this.Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend. PR 27:17
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07-08-2020, 07:21 PM #4www.edge-dynamics.com
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07-08-2020, 09:11 PM #5Senior Member
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I dig those red scales..
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07-09-2020, 01:40 PM #6Razor Vulture
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Those are typical old 'cottage industry' razors made by apprentices in their off-time as related by Neil Miller.
They were often compensated by allowing them to use facilities to make things for extra money and experience.
Rather crude wedges, roughly finished with no maker's name.
IMO, hit and miss as to quality. Bargain basement stuff.
I can advise to put it to the hones first before spending lots of time. Could be a winner?
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07-17-2020, 06:39 AM #7Junior Member
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Dont know guys ı really dont like the shape of the scales nor their color. I would prefer an AAA quality burlwood since Im a luthier and a wood lover, plus I never restored old scales like these. How do you approach, epoxy with color added?
Im not in a hurry with this one so I will think about whether to restore the scales too ot not.
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