I have seen these a few times they look strange to me, Is this really for shaving? Check this thing out. Vintage JA HENCKELS GERMANY Straight Razor CORN RAZOR
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I have seen these a few times they look strange to me, Is this really for shaving? Check this thing out. Vintage JA HENCKELS GERMANY Straight Razor CORN RAZOR
From what I've read around here, I do actually believe that they are for shaving corns off ones feet..!
Yes, they were for trimming corns/bunions off the foot.
Chris L
It make sense I no longer have a couple of moles and skin tags I had when I started shaving. Not that its the proper way of removing blemishes, but it does work.
You can read all about them at Corn Razor Place!
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...but Stu's right, they were for removing corns from the feet. Ewww!
I believe the link that you have provided may be the wrong one. It looks like a normal straight to me? Certainly aint a corn razor.
Golly, I didn't know that my Torrey was for my feet! Maybe I should be standing on my head when I shave :)
Goog
Didn't you bleed like a stuck pig? My daughter had a skin tag that got caught and ripped. We had to take her to the emergency room to use Silver Nitrate.Quote:
Originally Posted by deighaingeal
Goog
A bit more than a normal nick, but with a styptic pencil it wasn't too bad. From what I understand some have more/larger blood vessels than others. I've had to have some removed before and the doc used a clipper on most, but one he put something on it to kill it then removed it on a later date.Quote:
Originally Posted by greatgoogamooga
That was :D:Dfunny thanks for the laugh!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by commiecat
Was that a “callous” attempt at humor? <LOL>:beer2:Quote:
Originally Posted by commiecat
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Originally Posted by Brando
You see, way back when, corn used to be a lot tougher than the soft, genetically modified ears we get now. No way you could just chew the stuff off, and most knives would tear the kernels out - leaving you with all the tough, chewy bits still attached. In order to get a tasty mouthful, you needed to literally shave the softest parts from the ear. It took quite a bit of skill to do the job right, and it required a well-honed corn razor, of course!
From Robert A.Doyle:
"During the late 1800's cutlery firms manufactured a uniquely styled razor. The razor was much smaller than an average razor, and was produced to serve a purpose other than shaving. The style was called "Corn Razor", and was used to remove corns from the feet. The razor measured approximately 4" when closed. Corn razors came with many different handle designs."
Could you get one with a barbers notch and covered tang in mother of pearl?
I think I'd wan't a dedicated hone just for them if I where to use them.
Actually the lady that owned the antique store I got my Rolls Razors from said she had several at home in a collection of razors she wasn't ready to sell.
This one's not nearly as nice as the one above, but it has a bit of a barber's notch. I know this is an old thread, so my apologies for resurrecting it. But I found this little corn razor in a barber's razor storage box. It's got no markings at all and was pretty rough, but interesting.
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yes...they are for removing corns/callouses from the feet...they were later revised in their design much like the original single edge razors except at a much steeper angle to the face, you'll still see them in Athletic Training Departments or Beauty Salons but the corn razors have much smaller blades...they're basically the same as cheese shavers for salads
Eww. I actually thought it had something to do with corn. Thanks for the post>
