Fascinating! I wasn't aware that folding razors were made so long ago. That book must be a very interesting read.
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Here is an extraction of a picture showing typical medical instruments in the early 17th century. Found in the book "The surgeons mate" from John Woodal - 1617.
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The handle here is shown as a simple wood handle, made from one piece of wood with a closed end and a cut notch. The razor blade hold with a Pivot pin, maybe simply a nail hammered flat and rounded at both edges. Those handles were common as a cheap and easy possibility also for 18th century razors until beginning 19th century.
Here are some examples of 18th and 19th century razors with simple wood handles:
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So maybe an option for you preparing a new-old handle.
Of course for the more exclusive razors, bone and later horn was also common for the scales.
Regards Peter
This thread blows my mind. It is amazing that a razor could be 1000 years old and have survived in any form let alone a form that can be clad in period appropriate scales.
Oleg, can we see photos of some of your other razors?
Nice! Pre WWII, tin/metal toys are very collectible here in the states. Many were recycled during WWII.
HarryWally would have liked the goggles. :p