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Hello gents, Does anyone here know anything about these razors?
-Griffon “CUCKOO” Germany
-Aporis 901 especially refined chemical steel w/ maybe a Thunderbird on the scale
-Amburg maybe Famburg 400
-Junker Razor 471 swedish steel w/flower on spine. it looks like it’s a henkel but it doesn’t have the 2nd twin on it and the man on scale has a point(looks like a mohawk) on his head
I’m just needing to know before i start refurbishing them.
Thanks for any help in advance
“Semper Fi”
Welcome to SRP. I don't know specifically about the cuckoo but Griffon makes some fine razors. The Amburg or Famburg is probably Hamburg. Hamburg ground razors were also fine instrumemts. Again i don't know specifically about the 400. That's all I know. Someone else will likely come along with more information. Perhaps post some pictures. That will help. Meanwhile, enjoy your time here.
thank you for the suggestion. here are the razors i’m talking about-Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
Could be wrong but I think the Aporis is Japanese and a pretty decent brand. I don't think anything you got there is junk.
Griffon was a New York based wholesaler/retailer. Lots of products.
They had a factory in Germany pre-war. https://sharprazorpalace.com/razors/...llow-16-a.html
Yours looks nice. Genuine stag scales?
How much refurbishment are you planning on doing? They like pretty good the way they are to me. But, your razors.....
Anyway, welcome aboard Jar Head! Ooh Rah!
Thanks y’all
yes they are real stag scales i have already started sanding and polishing some of them; my next is trying to make some scales and go from there.
“YUT”
What’s going on Brother i’m just have to clean,polish, hone, and possibly make some scales for a couple of them. i’ve sanded those a little bit already.
“YUT”
have you seen this kind of work on a spine?Quote:
Originally Posted by Breach138
Yes, a few brands are known to have spine work over the years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Breach138
I have usually seen them carved just not like this ome. Man i have a lot to learnQuote:
Originally Posted by stoneandstrop
Not uncommon for many old Henckels. Junker? I dunno....
A really nice touch. Henckels are awesome.
What IS uncommon is the single twin. Anyone know?
Not that many have spine work like that considering how many don't.
Nice detail though, careful with restoration that you don't sand it off. Try some metal polish on a rag. 3M Marine Metal Restorer and Polish works wonders.
Once again, I am set straight. Yeah...Don't sand that off! :dropjaw:Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
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Mandatory meme.
This kind of work on the back is not uncommon.
There are mainly two ways of doing it :
- While the blade is hot, stamp the back with an intricate template (like here). In french we call it "festonnage"
- Once the blade is cold use files to decorate the back. We call that "Guillochage" over here.
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Here is an example of "guillochage" on a Solingen razor (and I can't fathom why this one doesn't sell over here...)
Anyhow.
Here is how I see it.
I have never felt any big difference in Solingen razors. They are good. Of all the origins, Solingen is the one I trust most, even though I never use one :)
Now anything to improve on "good" is never a loss. And I'd rather have a back decoration, almost impervious to time, than a perfect golden etching. Even when the ones you find in Solingen razors can be the most rich and intricate.
First Tom, i hadn't even seen your post when I posted that and second, I didn't say it was rare or even uncommon just not an everyday find when you consider the millions or tens, maybe hundreds of millions that were made.
Also, speaking from sad experience, lightly sanding staining over an etch seems harmless enough until it is now no longer visible.
What's third, Paul?Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
I know! I have a message for you. Should I send it PM or on the open forum?
I've had a few over the years. Henkels, Eikaso, Wusthof, etc..Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
I always check anything with spine decor for any roughness whatsoever. They will scratch a strop sometimes so a gentle sanding (for me) is recommended to smooth it off so its not an issue.
Open ForumQuote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
