Thread: Razor from the 1890's

In order to help with the problem of dating razors , I submit this for your viewing pleasure . Here is a razor that I can positively date to the 1890's . Howe , Brown & Co. was formed in 1890 , and was a steel , rolling mill that made knives for reaping machines . They were in business until 1900 , when they were bought by Crucible Steel Co. of America . I don't know if they made these razors themselves or if they were made for them . The tang is stamped "Howe , Brown , Co. Ltd. , special steel" , but that doesn't mean they actually made the razors . It would be cool if they did , though .