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  1. 06-06-2011, 09:01 PM #1
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    Im just looking for help identifying a razor I just got off the bay. Just wondering when it could have been made and any other information you gents may have. The box came with the razor but I don't know if it is the original. Thanks!

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    Guessing the box is not original. Are there markings on the other side of the tang? Any pics would be helpful.
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    Quote Originally Posted by str8fencer View Post
    Guessing the box is not original. Are there markings on the other side of the tang? Any pics would be helpful.
    No the only markings on the razor is the "Sheffield English Steel" shown in the picture. Sorry there isn't much to work with.
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    I have a round point razor, same type scales as yours, same tang stamp. No other identifying marks.

    If yours is like mine, it will be an excellent shaver.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrbhagwan View Post
    I have a round point razor, same type scales as yours, same tang stamp. No other identifying marks.

    If yours is like mine, it will be an excellent shaver.
    I actually bought it thinking it was a round point based of the photos. I wasn't disappointed though when I got it because it is in such great condition. I just cleaned it up and need to take it to the hones when I get some time. Still don't know a whole lot about the razor though...
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    It's a generic Sheffield razor, the same as you get generic Solingen razors. It looks like a very nice blade though and once properly honed should be a great shaver.
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    I can't say, who made this razor. But most likely by American company.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnmrson View Post
    It's a generic Sheffield razor, the same as you get generic Solingen razors. It looks like a very nice blade though and once properly honed should be a great shaver.
    What exactly generic Solingen/sheffield razors are?
    Thanx.
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    Quote Originally Posted by manah View Post
    I can't say, who made this razor. But most likely by American company.
    Why is that, Manah?

    Quote Originally Posted by sigit666 View Post
    What exactly generic Solingen/sheffield razors are?
    Thanx.
    Razors made in Solingen or Sheffield but without a maker's mark. Good shavers IME.
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    I can be wrong. It's only my supposition.
    Why? Many English knife-makers opened companies in US.
    Such trademarks: Sheffield Steel, Sheffield mfg, Sheffield Fine Cutlery Co. and etc, were from US.
    And here, Sheffield and English steel, it's advertising of qualitative steel. IMO.
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