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11-05-2008, 06:14 PM
JimmyHAD

For Heljestrand fans

For Heljestrand fans like myself a neat capsule history of C.V. Heljestrand here. Picked up the link in an ebay auction.
11-05-2008, 11:36 PM
xman

What a great link. We should lift some of this e details for the Wiki.

X
11-07-2008, 02:34 PM
hoglahoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL

When I read this part I got to wondering if the numbers represent which worker made the razor. I.E MK28 was made by employee 28, type scenario.

Hmm, maybe in the same line of thought as this from the date my twins thread:

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Originally Posted by syslight

IIRC the numbers are simply model number... "Hans... make another thousand 70 1/2 razors" and he knew what size, grind and finish level to make.

and by the way send It to me and I'll store it safely for you.
11-07-2008, 04:22 PM
JimmyHAD

My impression has been that the model # reflects the width of the blade. Maybe the style as in square point or round. Whatever the numbers signify they sure made a great razor as did all of the Swedes I have encountered.
11-07-2008, 11:30 PM
RonnieNC

Great Link! Lots of information!

Ronnie
08-25-2009, 02:03 PM
bassguy

Any have any idea what the numbering system correlates to? I'm guessing size, but what sizes? #31, #4, #6, u.s.w....
08-25-2009, 03:33 PM
mparker762

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassguy

Any have any idea what the numbering system correlates to? I'm guessing size, but what sizes? #31, #4, #6, u.s.w....

In the #3x range at least the last digit indicates the size. #30 is 4/8, #31 is 5/8, and #32 is 6/8. I've never seen a #33...
08-25-2009, 03:40 PM
Seraphim

Quote:

Originally Posted by mparker762

In the #3x range at least the last digit indicates the size. #30 is 4/8, #31 is 5/8, and #32 is 6/8. I've never seen a #33...

One recently sold on EBite for $216

C.V. HELJESTRAND - VINTAGE STRAIGHT EDGED RAZOR - eBay (item 120458563929 end time Aug-19-09 15:35:23 PDT)
08-25-2009, 03:43 PM
Hawkeye5

When I've inquired of sellers the width of a MK 33 the response was 13/16ths. I've never owned one to measure myself.
The MK 6 seems to be 6/8ths + but not quite 13/16ths. I'll know more about the MK 6 next week when my most recent purchase arrives.
08-25-2009, 04:15 PM
mparker762

Being metric they're not exactly 6/8ths of course, but my Mk32s are all slightly over 6/8 size themselves (about 49-50/64ths). That's interesting that #33's would only be 1/32 larger than that... I may well have seen them and just not recognized them then, thinking they were #32s
08-25-2009, 04:36 PM
bassguy

then what are the metric readings?
My 31 clocks in at 17mm

PS: I am beginning a spreadsheet. Why? I'm a geek.
10-10-2009, 01:46 AM
bassguy

as promised, a list of all the Heljies that have crossed my path, plus the measurements of a few of our friends. If you have data to add, please PM me.

heljestrand size chart