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07-10-2011, 11:32 PM #1Junior Member
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Manhattan Cutlery
I picked this razor up at a resale shop for 12 bucks for my next project .Its marked Manhattan cutlery made in Sheffield and is a full wedge.Does anyone have an idea when this razor may have been made?
As always thank you for your help
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07-11-2011, 01:04 AM #2Razor Vulture
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I would say mid 1800's to 1890's. Nice find!
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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07-11-2011, 02:21 AM #3Senior Member
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That sounds about right. I shaved with one this morning. Honed by Lynn and holds a nice edge. I think you'll like it.
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07-11-2011, 09:56 AM #4
Trademark Manhattan Cutlery Co. was used by H.Boker & Co, Solingen since 1868 till 1906.
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07-11-2011, 11:00 AM #5Junior Member
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Why can't I ever find something that nice at an antique shop? Great score! I hope it shaves well.
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07-11-2011, 01:22 PM #6Senior Member
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So then if it is a Sheffield then it is pre 1868. Sweet!
Originally Posted by manah
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07-11-2011, 03:18 PM #7
Sorry, but you're wrong.
Manhattan Cutlery Co. and Manhattan Cutlery Co., Sheffield are H.Boker trademarks, 1868-1906.Alex Ts.
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07-11-2011, 04:30 PM #8Junior Member
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Nice razor! I love wedges.
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08-04-2011, 10:39 PM #9
I looked for some info about razors for an article. And I've made some findings.
From H.Boker & Co. history:
"1868 - Knives marked for the Manhattan Cutlery Co.
were imported from Sheffield, England, until 1916."
John R.Watts, 1855-1919, located at the Lambert Works, Lambert Street, Sheffield. He used "Manhattan Cutlery Co., Sheffield" trademark too.
So, very possible, that during 1868-1906, he made razors and knives for H.Boker & Co.Last edited by manah; 08-04-2011 at 10:50 PM.
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08-05-2011, 01:24 PM #10Junior Member
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Being that this one is a full wedge would this have been made all the way up to the end production date.I know the hollow ground razors came out later but were there still a lot of wedges being made also after people began using the hollow ground razors ? Thank you
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