Thread: Monkey Tail Rodgers and Stub Tail Warranted

This is the followup to two threads, here

http://straightrazorpalace.com/aucti...hat-i-see.html

And here.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...d-earlier.html

The Joseph Rodgers has more of a bat wing than monkey tail. It provides a place for two fingers on the tail and two on the tang. A really neat design.

Lots of patina. No rust to speak of. 5/8 hollow ground with little hone wear. Unfortunately, I don't care too much for hollow ground, so I'll probably be letting this one go.

If I had to guess age? Well into the 20th century. Seems to be plastic scales with a 77 embossed on the inside. Probably a part number. England export stamp as well as Ground in Sheffield.

Oh, that is not the type of blade I was expecting. I thought it would be similar to the De Pew's razor. Rodgers did have a razor like that one. Still, it looks like your gamble paid off.

The stub is definitely Warranted. I think it is Roberts Warranted.

Straight, clear horn scales painted to look like tortoise. They've seen better days, but are solid and may be restoreable.

Solid blade with a nice smile. Stub tail that either broke or someone tried to scallop for easier opening. I suspect the latter.

Full, or dang near, wedge. The spine also widens towards the deep belly, so I think this is close to the original profile. Can't wait to use this one.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Oh, that is not the type of blade I was expecting. I thought it would be similar to the De Pew's razor. Rodgers did have a razor like that one. Still, it looks like your gamble paid off.

Yeah, I wasn't expecting that blade either. Still nice, though.

It'll make someone happy.