Thread: Sheffield straight razor-identificaton pls?

I just won this one on e-bay. It seems that blade has unusual shape (it seems shorter than usual blades) so if anyone can identify it (maker, age....).
Thx.

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Originally Posted by KING2011

I just won this one on e-bay. It seems that blade has unusual shape (it seems shorter than usual blades) so if anyone can identify it (maker, age....).
Thx.

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Looks like it could be a Fredrick Reynolds that maybe had a chip on the toe so the ground it off

Now I got answer from the seller that razor is Wade & butcher but not sure what exactly model is this one (size, grind....).

I don't know about the Wade, but it sure has been Butchered!

Regards - Walt

Yes, unfortunately that has been shortened at some point in its life. A comparison of the blade length to the scale length can often be a giveaway. Also rather unfortunately it appears the seller only gave one picture - unless it is a great picture (and even then...) I am wary of single photo ebay sales.

But happily you didn't pay too much for it! It could very well be a useful and useable razor for you, though somewhat shorter than a typical straight. Doesn't mean it cannot be used, though you might need to closely examine the metal at the end for temper issues.

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I am wary of single photo ebay sales.

But happily you didn't pay too much for it! It could very well be a useful and useable razor for you,

James.

My max. bid was 4 USD because I am also aware of single e-bay photos but for 4 USD there is no much damage if it is not usable for shaving.
But, if it is usable for shaving for 4 USD it is excellent shopping :-).

Btw. look at down link because this Whitman also looks like it is shortened but I do not belive it is:

Antique J.W. Whitman Sheffield Straight Razor | eBay