Thread: Just acquired, C.V. HELJESTRAND No. 31!

Take good care of her. My MK31 sliced my thumb wide open, teaching me a very valuable lesson. I shall keep and use it with joy and reverence, and I hope you do too.

I agree with gugi. At the time the razor was made, Europe was importing 100s of tons of elephant tusk yearly. Ivory and slaves were the two major exports from Africa. I'll test the scales once the razor arrives this week, but I'm assuming it's elephant.

Btw, Bassguy, thanks for the warning. The blade will be treated with respect.

Originally Posted by bassguy

Take good care of her. My MK31 sliced my thumb wide open, teaching me a very valuable lesson. I shall keep and use it with joy and reverence, and I hope you do too.

Was it something about the geometry? Or, just a careless slip?

A slip: I was trying to remove a dark spot on a Max honed razor. Do not do this.

I have the twin to that one.

Lovely blade. The CVHs are perhaps the most elegant 19th century str8s out there. So understated. There's nothing like real ivory to compliment that outrageously modern steel.