Thread: What is the best American made straight ever made ?

I have two Clauss 6/8s, one square, one round, and I wouldn't trade 'em for anything. Also have a handful of Shumates that are always a pleasure.

No one has mentioned Craftsman. I've been interested in finding one of these for my collection; however, I don't think they would all necessarily qualify as "American." Some of the blades were ground in Solingen, but I believe some were made by Korn and/or Cattaraugus.

I've also been coveting those Case Red Imp wedges!

Originally Posted by Slamthunderide

If we're talking new Razors It would be Hart Steel. The only Vintage U.S. Razors I have are Clauss and They seem to shave just fine too.

The Hart Steel razors sure are expensive.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Carl worked in the razor trade in Germany before moving to New York. His name on his early work was American made from Ellicottville. He then moved to Allegheny. He later sold his CMon name to Peter J Michaels, who imported razors from Germany with the fancy scales. Interestingly, Carl's Ellicottville Blackies came in rather plain scales and were labeled Blackie CMon. PJM razors were labeled CMon Blackie! Your Blackie must have much later PJM scales on it if it says Ellicottville on the tang. Also, I thought the HF was also a German made item (Mine is) As far as I know all PJM Cmons were German made with exception of the CMon Fillys, which were French. I feel that all of your CMons with exception of the wedge will yeild Germany on the reverse tang. The scales on the wedge are different, with 3 pins and the color. It might be German as well! All Very Nice!

Sharptonn,
unless you know something I don´t Filarmonicas were made in Spain, and Cmon Filarmonicas were as well:-



This one is on eBay right now!

I find it interesting that so many people like the Torreys. On ebay they are not very expensive. I bought one with the intent of practicing on it, but lucky for me I have yet to touch it.

The one you like the best?

these questions are always fun lol, I love reading all the replys!!

This is a great thread that I'd like to keep rolling. In my opinion King Razor Mfg makes some of the all time best American razors. Check em out!

Originally Posted by JBHoren

My hands-down favorite American straight-razor manufacturer is Carl Monkhouse, who created the eponymous (beautiful and functional, too) C-MON line. Admittedly, his business began in Germany, where many of his razors were produced, but he later relocated his family and factory to the US, and opened Cutlery Associates, where he continued his life's work.

In the photos, below, the first ("Blackie") and third ("HF") were made in Ellicottville, NY, and the fifth ("Wedge") was made in Allegany, NY; the second ("Special") and fourth ("Blue Star") were made in Germany.

I like that Blue Star! where's a drooling smiley when you need one......

I like my 7/8 Robeson, gives a very nice shave.

Got any sweet pics of that 7/8 Robeson Trimmy? What a great ol company out of NY.