Thread: Joseph Smith & Sons - Celebrated Razor 3415

oh wow and mine is in overall better shape as far as I can tell.

Anyone know how to hone this guy? or a wedge in general I have this one and a Greaves & Sons that need honing and I am really growing frustrated on setting the bevel.

Originally Posted by Ambrose

Thank you everyone that has chimed in, I will try some of that neats foot oil.

Do you happen to know how to remove the black staining? Ive tried good ol soap water toothbrush, acetone, scrubbing bubbles, light sanding.

I think the black staining is carbon deposit from the steel. It looks like it's mainly by the pins. Try sanding just a little harder and use brass or nylon spacers between the blade and horn on reassembly.

Just to point out... the thread is over two years old, and the guy asking the questions is no longer a member.

Sorry about that. I did a search for this type of razor and had insite to the stain. Just trying to help, didn't look at the dates.

Originally Posted by Croaker

That's for sure not a junker! Nice job cleaning the blade. Goins' says that Joseph Smith and Sons was in business from 1825-1953. By the style of the blade and tang, yours looks 1840's-1850's.

I would have to agree 1840-1850.
Very nice razor