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03-19-2010, 01:05 PM #1Member
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Recognize this Razor?
A co-worker brought in this Koch & Co. razor that was passed down through a couple generations. I've been trying to find out some info about it, but can generally only find Koch "Faultless" and "Crystal" models online. Has anyone seen a Koch like this with the markings on the scales?
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03-19-2010, 01:17 PM #2BF4 gamer
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The scales are from an Engels. FWE = F.W. Engels. Probably the exact same scales as on this beauty:
Engels, F W "Special" 9/16 - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Looks like a nice blade you have. Sorry but I do not know if Engels had any relation to Koch or if you just have a razor with mismatched handles -- I'm sure someone with more knowledge will chime in with better historical info.
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03-19-2010, 01:29 PM #3
The blade and the handle from different makers. The blade was made by Freidrich August Koch, the company in business since 1880. The handle was made by F.W. Engels.
So, the razor was rescaled.Alex Ts.
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03-19-2010, 01:37 PM #4Member
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Ahh...that would explain why it closes a little loose. Thanks for the help!
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03-19-2010, 02:21 PM #5Junior Member
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Thanked: 4 the scales are not manufactured by koch
The scales from the razor are from F.W. Engels.
see this link: Engels, F W "Special" 9/16 - Straight Razor Place Wiki
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