I've been offered what appears to be an old, NOS (it looks opened but unused and in its original box), stainless steel Thiers Issard Razor. Can anyone give me an idea of what I should be paying?
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I've been offered what appears to be an old, NOS (it looks opened but unused and in its original box), stainless steel Thiers Issard Razor. Can anyone give me an idea of what I should be paying?
Here is Classic's website with prices on many brand new TI models for comparison.
Further to Jimmy's excellent advice, please be aware that we do not do price evaluations here.
Thank you,
Robin
I didn't think TI made stainless razors.
The blade of the razor is engraved with the words "silver steel" which I understand is an old fashioned term for stainless steel?
no, this is incorrect.Quote:
Originally Posted by rupert87
Silver steel is common tool steel in the UK that is supplied as a centerless ground round bar. It is roughly equivalent to drill rod in the US.Quote:
Originally Posted by rupert87
The steel is defined under specification BS-1407, with the closest European equivalent being 1.2210 (although this steel contains vanadium). The composition is as follows: carbon 0.95–1.25, manganese 0.25–0.45, chromium 0.35–0.45, silicon 0.40 max, phosphorus 0.045 max, sulfur 0.045 max.[1]
In the annealed state is has a hardness of 27 RHC. It can be hardened to 64 RHC
Nope! Silver Steel is good quality carbon tool steel.Quote:
Originally Posted by rupert87
I'd better dry my other "silver steel" razor more carefully in future!
If you want a stainless razor Dovo, Filly and I'm pretty sure Wacker make some models with that material. The Shaving Shop also had some Friodurs IIRC. All excellent brands.
Well I bought it. Let's see what it's like when it arrives! Can't wait :)
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