Thread: Okay, this one got my attention

I was cleaning up and honing a nice little 5/8 Genco Red Cross roundpoint. 'Not being a fan of the size of the shank with size XL hands, I assumed it would go on the block. It was VERY hollow. At the point I went to take pics, I measured the thickness of the blade 1/8" up from the edge with a dial caliper. 'Not as precise as a 1" micrometer, but gives a decent ballpark. The Bresduck and Pearlduck Dwarf and Special #1 respectivly measured in at .010" each. The one Satinedge I've handled, measured between .008 and .009. This Genco, with repeated measurings, came in at .006". I've never seen anything like it, and don't know if other Red Cross Gencos are this thin, but it just amazes me.

Yes, I know about 'jaw spring' in using a caliper, but had 3 things to hold, and am down to 2 hands these days. Removing the thumb caused no change in the reading.

I really don't like the tiny shanks, but this one is giving me fits.

NY, Little Valley, need I say more

In the words of Madeleine Cann (Blazing Saddles): 'its twue, its twue'

Originally Posted by pinklather

In the words of Madeleine Cann (Blazing Saddles): 'its twue, its twue'

Candygram for Mongo!!!!

NY Steel. Nuff said!

I started paying attention to NYS on reading Glen's thread on the Shumates. (again, its twue). I tell all the new guys that ask about blades that NYS is about the biggest high performance bargain I've found. Its just precious hard to find any 6/8 in most of the NY blades. I was fortunate to find another 6/8 Genco today, can't wait for its arrival.

6 thousanths! That's the width of 2 human hairs.

"Alright! Anyone moves and the [stubble] gets it!"

That will be one smooth shaver with a lot of flex to fit your face!

I have numerous Genco and Geneva straights and really enjoy the shaves off them as well as the other NYS and US razors we have. Glen, Genco's are from Geneva NY, about 40 minutes from me. I also have a Red Cross and several other Genco's at hand, the rest are in the vault. I just measured six of the blades. My Red Corss also comes in around .006", the rest come in between .005" and .009". They are the Jossip, Seneca Chief, Old Dutch, Henry's X and Easy Aces. I gotta say, the blade thickness is pretty consistent. From a restorer's perspective, this is not a lot of metal and very little can be done to remove pitting and black rust from this area of a blade.

Some people just knew how to grind. I keep some smaller razors just because of how they shave. They may not be the most ergonomic, but boy they can shave. That's what Glen and I were comparing at the meet, little no name shavers that amaze despite size or history.

Cattaraugus also made some fine razors. Mine is well worn but an excellent shaver.

Originally Posted by Joed

Glen, Genco's are from Geneva NY, about 40 minutes from me. .

Duuuuuhhhhh !!!! I read "Genco" I really did, but my brain said "Kinfolks" Thanks Joe