Thread: Widest American-made Straight?

Looking to tap into the collective knowledge of this community. What is the widest American-made straight that you’ve come across? I’ve not seen any American-made blade wider than 5/8. Do tell. . .

I do have a 6/8 Torrey, and a Stenton that is over an inch. Many years ago I was an unsuccessful bidder on a Geneva that was over an inch, and they do come up on rare occasions in the SOTD. The very wide American made blades are quite rare though, like hens teeth.

I have a 7/8 Thistle NY made,, to make it more rare it was NOS when I got it

Clauss made some wide blades and most all Clauss’ are great shavers, very well hollow ground and finished.

I have a few wide ones, will have to dig them up, I want to say 7/8, but larger than 5/8 at least.

Here is an 11/16 old post on Strazors, note the hollow belly grind on that puppy. Some folks say Case made them for Clauss.

I've a rare one. Early American...

7/8 Northfield Cutlery Co. of Connecticut. Rattler grind.

I picked up this 11/16 HM Christensen at a local antique shop a while back.I replaced the warped yellow celluloid scales with these Alternative Ivory scales with lead wedge, silver-nickel pins and stainless steel washers....a great shaver!

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Clauss made some wide blades and most all Clauss’ are great shavers, very well hollow ground and finished.

I have a few wide ones, will have to dig them up, I want to say 7/8, but larger than 5/8 at least.

Here is an 11/16 old post on Strazors, note the hollow belly grind on that puppy. Some folks say Case made them for Clauss.

Wow, nice bellied hollow!

These are some great examples of larger American beauties! I knew I came to the right place. Keep those pics coming!