Thread: Any info on this razor?

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

That's almost right, but iron ore rather than steel. Iron ore has to be converted into steel. Sheffield has always imported iron ore to mix with the native product to form a vast range of alloy steels. A lot came from Russia and Spain once upon a time, but Sweden's iron ore became prominent once it was found to be of such high purity.

Regards,
Neil

Thanks for correcting me, I've read bits and articles here and there, but couldn't remember how it went exactly.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Sweden, Solingen, and Sheffield certainly have the reputation for the best steels for cutlery. The USA steel used in the vintage razors was equal in quality I think. I have always found the marketing aspect interesting. I mean how a British made razor might say 'ground in Solingen' and a Solingen might be marked Sheffield or Swedish steel'. All of the vintage stuff was remarkably high quality though. Up until recently TI marked their razors 'Sheffield Silver Steel' or something like that. Our modern steels are super good as well IME.

This is interesting info. I like to browse antique shops and every once in a while I come across straight razors for sale, but I'm not knowledgeable enough about them to determine the value. Now at least I have a rule of thumb to use!