Punjab razor

So I found a Punjab Razor. Whats the quality on these? Tang stamp: Des Moines Cutlery Co, Des Moines, Iowa, Made in German. Obverse Tang: Trade Mark (some weird writing like sanscrit or something) Punjab.
It's in pretty good shape, very little tarnish, those brown/black striped handles with plain nickel bolsters like one might see on a De-Fi, and comes with original box, for $45. If it were a Dovo or Dubl Duck it would now be mine, but since I don't know it's reputation, I'm holding out for advice.

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Originally Posted by khaos

So I found a Punjab Razor. Whats the quality on these? Tang stamp: Des Moines Cutlery Co, Des Moines, Iowa, Made in German. Obverse Tang: Trade Mark (some weird writing like sanscrit or something) Punjab.
It's in pretty good shape, very little tarnish, those brown/black striped handles with plain nickel bolsters like one might see on a De-Fi, and comes with original box, for $45. If it were a Dovo or Dubl Duck it would now be mine, but since I don't know it's reputation, I'm holding out for advice.

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Des Moine Cutlery was a distributor of razors. If it is stampes made in Germany it is probably fine. If it is in really good shape it's probably not a bad deal.

http://www.antiquemystique.com/images/8693_jpg.jpg
Would this be really good shape? Or just okay shape?

Looks like it is in nice condition. Hard to tell about the edge without close up pictures. If the edge isn't chipped or pitted, I would say it is a really nice razor. She's very attractive

Punjab - region stradling the border between India and Pakistan.

Pakistani razors - know for use of poor quality steel.

On the other hand, India was the source for Wootz steel, the key ingredient in true Damascus steel blades.

You be the judge.

This isn't a Paki razor, and the punjab hones got good reps, just never heard of a punjab razor.

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Originally Posted by fccexpert

Punjab - region stradling the border between India and Pakistan.

Pakistani razors - know for use of poor quality steel.

On the other hand, India was the source for Wootz steel, the key ingredient in true Damascus steel blades.

You be the judge.

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It says MADE IN GERMANY! It will be a good razor.

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Originally Posted by John Crowley

It says MADE IN GERMANY! It will be a good razor.

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As I said, "You be the judge." I just provided a few facts.

Punjab is obviously just a name. perhaps they were trying to compete with Bengall, made in Sheffield?

Those scales are very pretty, my kinda size by the look of it as well.

IT's your $45 at the end of the day though.

Well I think its not worth my $45 I've decided. I'll give the link to whomever asks first, though since he mentioned it gregs656 has first dibs. I don't want to post the link as I feel then its unfair.

Not for me mate, I really don't need another razor right now, the thought is appreciated though.

vintage old antique Germany straight razor from Des Moines Barber Supply comes with its original box
Fair game.