This weeks flee market find.

Nothing really special One is from a Rhode Island company but made in England with the HOPE on the tang. Being from RI I thought it was cool.
The other is Yankee Cutlery.Co 910 Germany. It has quite a bit of hone wear. but the scales will fit another razor I have perfectly.

The box thy were in is just a cigar box but it won't go to waste. I'm thinking flannel inserts to hold a double set if I come across two identical razors.

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Somebody has been bitten by the restore bug.

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Somebody has been bitten by the restore bug.

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Have something that keeps my hands busy keeps my mind happy.:tu

Besides where can you buy things to restore that cost the same as a cup of coffee? One day I will get motivated and clean up my lathe and start turning brushes.:hmmm:

The hunt is the best part. Sometimes you find a gem, other times it could be a treasure box.

Like this group I'd picked up for a mere $150.00

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Was that find from a flea market Mike or the flea bay? I was watching a lot sort of like it.

I think that was an antique store he has built a relationship with.

I have something similar in a neighboring town. Sometimes there are some incredible finds, like a translucent Pike I found in a half box. Hone was almost perfect, I gifted it to a friend who needed a finisher.

Just remember to be careful buying razors with rust on the edge. It can make then only worth the round file can. Some are saveable too but you are taking a chance when you dont have a lot of experiance. Keep at it and when you find yourself trying to store over 200 Shave ready razors you will have made the club.

I am just a tiny bit envious. It’s a long way for me to go to the first antique shop. So not only do you have cool finds but likely a giant hunting area close by.

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Was that find from a flea market Mike or the flea bay? I was watching a lot sort of like it.

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Actually a antique store. They got me on file, there. If something comes in, they give me a call. :beer1:

The guy said give him an offer....and he accepted.!!

Yeah I have a couple of antique stores that are supposed to have me on file but I never get calls from them... Bastards.

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Yeah I have a couple of antique stores that are supposed to have me on file but I never get calls from them... Bastards.

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Show your face more often, have meaningless conversations. Show them the work you've done on other razors.....it helps

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Always thinking Mike.

Since you are in FL I'll tell you my secret: go to gun shows. Even if you don't like guns.
The guys selling knives and camping gear... especially knives... often have a few razors & accessories in a box somewhere. I've gotten some pretty razors for almost nothing by sriking up a conversation.

I wouldn't let out my secret but I have enough and no one to leave them to.

Estate sales are an occasional hit too. Check out estatesales.net for things that might be near you. Its hit or miss, but i have found a few.