Gentlemen,

I am curious:

1. Why is the "Spanish Point" razor called the "Spanish Point" razor?
2. Why is the "French Point" razor called the "French Point" razor?
3. Why is the "Irish Point" razor called the "Irish Point" razor?

What is the origin of these appellations? In other words, what is so "Spanish" about the "Spanish Point"? What is so "French" about the "French Point"? What is so "Irish" about the "Irish Point"? How is each distinct razor point connected to the country for which it is named?

A "round point" razor is "round." A "spike point" is . . . well, you see what I mean.

Regards,

Obie