Thread: Found Some Old Razors, Help ID?

Alright. So I've been looking into getting my first straight edge razor for a while here. My old man used to use one so I was asking my parents if they could search for his old one. Along the way they found 2 that belonged to my Great-Grandfather and date back to atleast the 30's as far as they know, if not earlier as they were kept in an olive drab pouch and my great-grandpa was in WWI. Anyway I have no clue about the brand, whether they are a crappy brand, the history, etc. So if anyone has any info on them please let me know. This is all that I know from them so far

the wooden one--brown handle says:
" C. Friedr Ern, Wald-Germany, Highest Award" if you are looking at it with the blade to the right. turn it over and it says "77" (in small numbers) and "ERN" in much larger font

the yellow handles one says "A. Halverson Co., Oklahoma City & Muskogee, Okla" on the side with the blade to the right.flip it over and it says "Hindoo Steel, Made in Germany"

Here are pictures of them:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesho...e&conn_speed=1


Any help would be appreciated. Also, would it be worth getting these sharpened/honed to use?

Ronald

So I've found a little bit out about the razors, but if anyone can hammer out a time/date/period when they were made or more about the manufacturer I'd greatly appreciate it.

Determining a date for a German or English made razor is very difficult because of WWII. The records have been destroyed.

The sentimental value, for you, is far greater than the commercial value in todays market. That razor roll holder is really cool and is more valuable than the razors IMHO.

The ERN is a good razor and looks like it would be shavable if professionally honed. I don't know about the other one.

Hope this helps,