Thread: It's my first straight...

I've just received this realy nice razor for chrismas and it's my first it's a union cut co. Olean NY. I want to know a bit more of this razor and do you think it is good enough to be hone, the blade is immaculate. Need to do a bit of repair at the pivot pin other than that it loooks good.

Thanks!
here are some pics:

Union Cutlery is a good name. They have a long history, they are also the company that made KA-BAR knives. It is a good razor and worthy to be honed for sure. Those amber colored scales are beautiful too. Very nice razor.

By the way. It had to be made in 1909 or after as that is the year Union Razor changed their name to Union Cutlery Co.

Jeez, that's a good looking razor. You one lucky hombre.

Oooh, very nice. Make sure to have the pivot pin replaced before you try to use her. Looks like just a piece of wire that is bent over.

Nice razor, I wanted to win it.

Lovely looking scales on that. I'd send it away to have it repinned and honed by a pro before attempting to use it.

Thanks guy's, glad to to see I can still use it. I will change the pivot before doing anything with it, after I will send it to be honed... I've herd about sloppyshoes and He's in my city so I'm gonna get in touch with him.
(sorry for my pour english I'm french)

Thanks Miner123 I will do a bit more of surching...

Hawkeye: yes, it's just a peice of bent wire but I've order another pivot pin, Thanks.

Originally Posted by manah

Nice razor, I wanted to win it.

I was in on that one also.

Union Cut co. at Olean NY manufactured razors between 1911-1919. You bet is worth restoring it!!