Thread: Interesting crown and sword stamps... are they fake?

Are you sure 1896 is a date and not a model? For example, Dovo T-shell is stamped something like 1816, which could be a date but isn't.

Originally Posted by khaos

Are you sure 1896 is a date and not a model? For example, Dovo T-shell is stamped something like 1816, which could be a date but isn't.

The razor itself isn't stamped with any date; I'm going by the photo of trademarks posted by manah a few posts up.

Ah I see. So then why all the fuss about fakes? It matches that logo perfectly...

I consider too, that it is not a fake.
Germans never wrote date of manufacturing on razors, it is model number.

I just inherited this exact razor from my mom. The piece belonged to my great grandfather who immigrated to America from Sweden around the turn of the twentieth century. The markings on the blade and tang exactly match the ones in the picture. Mine has cream colored scales. I can definitely confirm that the markings are not a reproduction since it sat in various keepsake drawers in it's original sheath for around 100 years over three generations. The craftsmanship on this is exceptional because it only needed a light stropping to regain shaving sharpness. Simply amazing. I would like to know more about when this was produced and by whom!