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    Default Finedge of New York?

    Anybody know anything about the Finedge brand of razors??? German made for Finedge Company in New York??

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    Finedge Solingen 1921-1923
    Finedge Germany Ckschwerdt 1921-1923
    Finedge Ostiso 1921-1923
    Finedge Cutlery Co New York 1921-1923
    located at 116 Duane St New York City, Ralph Whitehead was president.
    They dealt in all types of cutlery.

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    Thanks that pretty much sums it up as far as how old they are and what I needed to know.

    Thanks!!

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    I had one once; a 6/8 full hollow. She took a hell of an edge.

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    Good deal. I saw one that looked brand new and I low bid. I should have gone higher. It went for $35!!!

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    Better late than never...

    German manufacturer for FINEDGE OSTISO N.Y.C. was Peter Altenbach & Söhne SCHWANENWERK (SWAN WORKS) in Ohligs-Solingen.

    I recently got one very old ORIENT RAZOR of them:

    Name:  Altenbach,Peter &Söhne Ohligs (Allemagne) 11-16'' Rund ORIENT RAZOR Hornheft €12,50 marktplaats .jpg
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    A typical 5/8in Square of FINEDGE OSTISO looked like this one:

    Name:  Altenbach FINEDGE CutCorp. OSTISO NewYorkCity 5-8'' Square HANDFORGED M.i.Solingen,Germany a.jpg
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    I had one recently, seemed to be very nice quality, honed easily, shaved great.
    Don't get hung up on hanging hairs.

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    Straight Razor 2 - Imgur

    Just recently purchased one on eBay for $20. Does anyone have any more details on these?

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