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    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. . .

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


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

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

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    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!
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    This Henry Sears and Sons Queen 7/8 #740 is, as stated in the name 7/8 inches wide.
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    They often used German or Sheffield steel but by the time this one was made I believe they were all manufactured in the US.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Euclid440 View Post
    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.


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    Wow, nice bellied hollow!

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

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    That Henry Sears and Son is a bellied hollow ground also. It's a singer too. When you hone that thing it rings like a bell. You sound like samurai Jack while honing it.
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