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Help needed identifying very old 9/8 monster
I found this today in a market as part of a barbers lot.
It has a large barbers notch, no jimping, dark horn scales and bone spacer.
Jimping was introduced after 1840s so I am thinking it was made before then.
Pins look original brass.
I really like the form of these scales, classic and elegant.
Tail is comfortably big enough for 2 fingers!
The point of the razor has been worn down to 15/16.
I haven´t cleaned the razor. Apart from some patina it is really well preserved as it had a coating of grease which I wiped off.
My guess is that it hales from England but the name is really strange.
Show side of tang:-
"AK 41" or "AVK 41" - the letters are joined (see photos) so it makes it VERY HARD to find anything via google.
Reverse side of tang is blank.
Any clues would REALLY be appreciated.
I can post more pics if this would help identification.
Please click the link below to see detailed photos.
Thanks for looking ;)
http://img279.imagevenue.com/gallery...59_AKNo.41.php
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