Please identify: G D Abrams & Sons "Flyer".
My first (true) straight razor on my morning weekend runs to the flea markets.
On one side it has the words "Flyer", and on the other it has the following
G D Abrams & Sons
Wayland, N.Y.
I assume its from New York?
I have tried to google the name, but without much luck trying to find out more about it.
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Obviously not shave ready, and will need the pins to be drilled out and a good solid clean, looks like surface rust, but nothing a buffing wheel and a good honing wont fix. I am considering making some nice scales for this razor.
It has an asymmetrical grind, and looks to be about 1/2". So its not a very big razor, which should make it a breeze to whip around under the nose.
Now I want to know if the blade can be salvaged, and if so, what should i get started with?