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09-13-2012, 01:04 AM #1< Banned User >
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Griffon Cutlery Works Germany - Antelope Diamond Steel Full Hollow 16
I've only been able to find ONE example of this and it's a Max restoration that turned out gorgeous.
I just happened to get my hands on one and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this brand/razor or information about the company?
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09-13-2012, 01:26 AM #2Historically Inquisitive
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The Griffon Cutlery Works was founded in 1888 by Albert L. Silberstein .They had different location in new york city and settle a West 19th Street in 1920 and remained here until 1968.
Griffon Cutlery Works produced razors from 1893-1921
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09-13-2012, 01:29 AM #3Razor Vulture
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The Antelope is a purely sexy blade, it has a French point and a sweet shoulderless flow which follows. A nice shape. I had one. Griffon was a long-enduring dealer in New York. Some info can be found with a search. They dealt knives/ cutlery for a very long time. As I remember, they had their own factories in Solingen as well. The razor is a good blade to have, if complete. Pictures?
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09-13-2012, 01:49 AM #4< Banned User >
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This is the only one I have for now. It needs rescaling and some surface work, I'm hoping the edge doesn't require too much steel removal!
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09-13-2012, 01:55 AM #5Historically Inquisitive
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Here a thread with the same razor!
http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...ery-works.html
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09-13-2012, 01:56 AM #6Razor Vulture
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That's the one. Hopefully, you can get a good bevel without losing too much. Are the scales bone or ivory? Looks like a chunk off the backside pivot. Don't throw anything away. Good Luck!
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09-13-2012, 01:58 AM #7Senior Member
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Sorry I know it is off topic but I have the exact razor in the second picture of Martin103's post. It is a good shaver but is now sitting in restoration pile for a new set of scales. Hmm maybe it is time to get that one done.
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09-13-2012, 02:06 AM #8< Banned User >
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It's missing a little chunk yes, not sure what it's made from yet. It's in the mail
So I shouldn't throw out the scales even if they are missing the piece??
I've only seen two others that are this shoulderless model so i HAD to have it!
Any idea how it shaves?
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09-13-2012, 02:13 AM #9Razor Vulture
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The one I had was 6/8 and shaved super. Good Steel !
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09-13-2012, 02:14 AM #10< Banned User >
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Is there anything behind the 'diamond steel' or is it just another random etch?
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