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06-20-2011, 05:53 AM #1
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Thanked: 443Swiss razors??
I'm glad this didn't strike me at the cusp of sleep, 'cause it woulda jolted me right off the pillow.
Are there any Swiss-made razors? It just struck me that I've never seen a Swiss razor, though there are tons of files, wood-carving knives, tool steel thingies, and army knives. What gives? Does anyone out there have a Swiss razor, or know why there are few/none to be seen?"These aren't the droids you're looking for." "These aren't the droids we're looking for." "He can go about his business." "You can go about your business."
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06-20-2011, 06:26 AM #2
Within spitting distance of most razor making greats they probably decided why bother
The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.
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06-20-2011, 07:40 AM #3
The only one I know of is the Jaques Lecoultre Swiss Frameback. I own one, but haven't gotten around to cleaning it up and honing it so I can't say anything about what kind of edge they take. I've read they are quite good.
They are the replaceable blade type and sometimes you see a set with all 7 blades. Those sets tend to be more of a collectors item though.
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06-20-2011, 08:50 AM #4
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Thanked: 94I saw a Swiss straight advertised on e-bay about a month back. Very Solingen looking piece of work.
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06-20-2011, 11:01 AM #5
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06-20-2011, 12:58 PM #6
Apparently I may have one.
Have a look at the previous post Re: ID this razor.
Manah seems to know his stuff
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06-20-2011, 01:08 PM #7
I saw an ad fro the early 1900's that showed that Victorinox sold straights. Whether or not they actually made them, I don't know, but it seems likely that they would have.
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06-20-2011, 02:48 PM #8
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06-20-2011, 02:53 PM #9
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06-20-2011, 09:49 PM #10
Jaques Lecoultre made razors in the the region northwest of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. He made razors until about 1919 when he dedicated his full resources to clock making. Lecoultre razors are made of very good steel and take a terrific edge. I have several of them and the are excellent shavers.
Regards - Walt
I also have a German made standard straight razor that is stamped Lecoultre. But I don't believe it has any connection with the ones made in Switzerland.Last edited by Walt; 06-20-2011 at 09:53 PM.
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