Thread: Robert Klaas, Prussia

I picked up a Robert Klaas with the two storks on the tang off of ebay. Now this is not the normal razor I go for, and the picture told me to stay away...But then I saw that the country where it was manufactured was Prussia! I just had to have it!! I won the auction as I was the only bidder and felt just a little sick paying the ten dollars plus shipping thinking that I bought a paper weight! Well it arrived today, and looking at it, all my suspicions were confirmed...I just threw money down the drain! I decided to clean it up anyways and was pleasantly surprised to find that what I initially thought was rust was actually a coat of protective oil! There is a little corrossion at the edge, but that should be easily removed as it doesn't go in deeper than a thirty seconds of an inch!

I have a feeling this is going to be one of my top shavers!

Two questions. Has anyone used a Robert Klaas Twin Storks razor, or any other cutlery made in Prussia? And do you think this one can be posted in "The House of Prussia?
The last question is for those in the committee that views and approves all requests pertaining to the entry into the various razor clubs...Doc!

I think this one, above almost all others, deserves to be in The House of Prussia!

How old must this be to have "Prussia" stamped on it?

Edit: The Prussian Empire was dissolved in 1918. So right off the bat, you have a 90 year old razor. I'd imagine it was made before the last year, so you're talking near 100 years old.

Nice find!

not that you need my approval but I absolutly think it belongs there. It might even be there poster child. By the way the Razor clubs will be moving to the club sub forum soon so keep an eye out for it. If we miss anyone let me know.

Not to rain on your parade or anything but Robert Klass was never considered to be a real first class cutler. Most of his stuff is considered second class. That doesn't mean it won't give you a great shave though. I have one of his razors and its not one of my favorites.

only time will tell

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Not to rain on your parade or anything but Robert Klass was never considered to be a real first class cutler. Most of his stuff is considered second class. That doesn't mean it won't give you a great shave though. I have one of his razors and its not one of my favorites.

Don't concern yourself Mr. Spendur, I never considered you like rain...actually, more similar to horse dung! Not to worry though as I saw it a mile away and side stepped it!

Thats a great looking razor! Post it in The House Of Prussia for sure!!!! Let us know how she cleans up and shaves!

This my Robert Klass that is of more recent vintage. Note that it is stamped Soligen. I rescaled it in wood. It's a 6/8 full hollow blade and an excellent shaver.

Originally Posted by JMS

Don't concern yourself Mr. Spendur, I never considered you like rain...actually, more similar to horse dung! Not to worry though as I saw it a mile away and side stepped it!

I will ask nicely, this time, that there be no further posting of this nature. No discussion required.

Thanks guys,

Lynn