Thread: Is this a razor made from a file?

I think, the seller isn't "in a subject".
He got the info about a razor and sells with that.

Wostenholm eraser/desk knife.

Originally Posted by Voidmonster

I bought it, so I'll let you know.

IMHO, it could be either a homemade item made from a file or an antique surgical knife. I came across several that we're similar. Either way it's interesting to me. I also got a GR stamped Joseph Rodgers scalpel from the same vendor.

Manah nailed it.

Originally Posted by Wullie

Manah nailed it.

This place is great.

Those things are as well made as any knife or razor that was produced by their respective manufacturers.

They're a neat piece of history in their own right.

Originally Posted by Wullie

Those things are as well made as any knife or razor that was produced by their respective manufacturers.

They're a neat piece of history in their own right.

I nabbed it because it was yet another data point on the '(crown) GR' stamped blades. Plus I just like Rodgers blades. Honestly, that it's a writing implement is even cooler to me than it being a scalpel. I wrote a story a while back that required me to do a lot of research on equipment of writing in the late 1700's. I don't remember reading about ink erasers, though I suppose it's possible that they post-date the period I was reading about. Instead it was all silver sand, standishes and the long 's'.

AND "quill knives" that evolved into "pen knives".

Originally Posted by Wullie

AND "quill knives" that evolved into "pen knives".

Of course! AWESOME!

... and pen knives too.

AND "corn knives" or corn razors" as pictured 2nd from the left in Manah's catalog page.

Didn't have anything to with writing unless you had to carry your manuscript and the corns on your feet were bothering you.