Thread: Flea market find: W&B Masonic razor

I would love to get a hold of one of these masonic razors. WE maybe one day.

Originally Posted by farace

Thanks for the advice. I guess I'll avoid both the Flitz (at least near the etching) and the Dovo scales for this razor. The etching would indeed remain, but of course I'd prefer to keep the gold in place.

Jordan, that flea market is in Clinton, Connecticut near the Westbrook town line. It's a rather small flea market on Sundays only, and there weren't many vendors yesterday, so I almost didn't bother going!

Could you give the street it is on. I may have to take a ride to clinton.

I have one of these also. Mine is a little different though, its not nearly as pretty as yours. It's not in black and gold. It just has the etchings. Mine is about 100 years old. After my grandfather passed it was just one of the little treasures I found in his house.

Originally Posted by gugi

Gotta love these resurections of year old threads

Yup! Maybe we should start a new social group: "The NecroPosters"

By the way farace, I'll give you $15 for it!

I was doing research on Masonic razors after having won one on ebay, turns out I won this very razor. Interesting how these things work out. He made 5 times his money back!
Depending on the broken scale deal, I might just get it rescaled. of course the only option is horn, IMO.

Interestingly I came across this yesterday and recognised the masonic symbology. Looks like the same image as on yours but the maker is Joseph Elliot.

FS: Joseph Elliot's "Best Silver Steel" Straight Razor Wedge - Badger & Blade

Which companies have made Masonic blades and are they quality. As a brother of the craft I would be interested in attaining one at some point.

Originally Posted by jcsixx

Which companies have made Masonic blades and are they quality. As a brother of the craft I would be interested in attaining one at some point.

I think either they were made by W&B themselves (which I doubt) or they were customized on request, either by W&B or a skilled worker. Generally, only people who don't know what it is worth would sell one. They are highly sought after.