Questions about antique razors

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11-14-2012, 03:46 AM
RARamirez

Questions about antique razors

I got two razors that seem to be in horrible condition. The scales were terrible. I took them off and threw them away because they smelled like foot. The razors themselves have some pretty good sized chips. One razor reads c. Krespach Mainz and the other reads top flight on one side and Burrell cutlery co. Inc ellicott villey N.Y. My question for you is, is it worth it to get these razors restored. Are they a known brand that is worth anything. I would post pics but I don't use a computer and there is no way to do it from my iPhone.
11-14-2012, 03:49 AM
JimmyHAD

Without photos I think it is impossible to say.
11-14-2012, 03:51 AM
Hirlau

Then have some one else send the photos directly to one of the guys who restores vintage razors.
All brands of vintage razors are good, just some are better.
If you want good advice, then you need to show the razors to someone.
11-14-2012, 04:07 AM
JimmyHAD

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Originally Posted by RARamirez

I got two razors that seem to be in horrible condition. The scales were terrible. I took them off and threw them away because they smelled like foot. The razors themselves have some pretty good sized chips.

If you don't have the tools/equipment and the skill to do it yourself I imagine you would be looking at near a hundred dollars or more for each razor. Scales, honing with chip removal. Then there is polishing if you want to go whole hog. I am not familiar with those named blades and even restored they probably wouldn't be worth the dollar value spent to get them fixed. Just IMHO.
11-14-2012, 05:05 AM
RARamirez

So my next question is what do I do with the razors
11-14-2012, 05:51 AM
PortlandJosh

Questions about antique razors

The tapatalk app allows you to post photos to the forum via iPhone. FYI
11-14-2012, 06:07 AM
gugi

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Originally Posted by RARamirez

So my next question is what do I do with the razors

Throw them away and get a good one that is in good condition and works properly.
11-14-2012, 06:18 AM
RARamirez

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Originally Posted by PortlandJosh

The tapatalk app allows you to post photos to the forum via iPhone. FYI

It's also 3 bucks
11-14-2012, 06:20 AM
RARamirez

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Originally Posted by gugi

Throw them away and get a good one that is in good condition and works properly.

I have a dovo that is my normal razor. My girlfriend found these at a antique shop for an art project but didn't end up using it so she gave it to me. I'll just put them aside maybe she will find another use for them. Thanks for the help guys
11-14-2012, 06:35 AM
PortlandJosh

Questions about antique razors

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Originally Posted by RARamirez

It's also 3 bucks

It's cheaper than a computer:)
11-14-2012, 07:03 AM
RARamirez

Touché... And compared to have to wait for the computer to turn on i guess it's priceless
11-14-2012, 06:01 PM
gssixgun

The Burrell "Top Flight" is a good brand I don't know the other first hand

Without a pic of the chips it is too hard to say what you should do

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11-16-2012, 11:29 PM
RARamirez

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11-16-2012, 11:30 PM
RARamirez

Questions about antique razors

This is the top flight
11-16-2012, 11:38 PM
TrilliumLT

yeah it looks to be done. the pitting at the top by the spine doesnt really matter, but the pitting towards the toe by the cutting edge kills it.
11-16-2012, 11:41 PM
pcg

Are you really complaining that a good app costs $3?!
11-16-2012, 11:42 PM
RARamirez

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The pic of the top flight is worse than in person my iPhone camera just isn't that great
11-16-2012, 11:43 PM
TrilliumLT

I would say this one can be saved with some work.
11-16-2012, 11:44 PM
RARamirez

Questions about antique razors

I just bought the app and I'm not such a fan of it. The jeep forum I belong to has one for free and works great. Can you send a pic in a pm in this app tried doing it but wasn't really letting me. I don't feel like the app was worth 3 bucks. It has some bad glitches
11-16-2012, 11:45 PM
RARamirez

Questions about antique razors

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Originally Posted by TrilliumLT

I would say this one can be saved with some work.

How much do you think it would cost to restore
11-17-2012, 12:05 AM
gssixgun

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Originally Posted by RARamirez

How much do you think it would cost to restore

We really don't discuss prices on the forum but if you hit the classifieds or the vendor section you can fire off some e-mails and PM's to those of us that do the work and get some price quotes...
11-17-2012, 12:13 AM
TrilliumLT

I would do some reading in the Libaray at the top of the page. There is some great info to get you started on a journey of restoration. But thats me im a hands on kinda guy.
11-17-2012, 12:21 AM
RARamirez

Questions about antique razors

I appreciate it guys. I'll start looking. I don't have any stones for honing (fingers crossed I get the nani set from srd and a DMT for lapping) and maybe I'll try to restore one. Thanks for the help
11-17-2012, 03:45 AM
mhenson

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Originally Posted by RARamirez

I got two razors that seem to be in horrible condition. The scales were terrible. I took them off and threw them away because they smelled like foot. The razors themselves have some pretty good sized chips. One razor reads c. Krespach Mainz and the other reads top flight on one side and Burrell cutlery co. Inc ellicott villey N.Y. My question for you is, is it worth it to get these razors restored. Are they a known brand that is worth anything. I would post pics but I don't use a computer and there is no way to do it from my iPhone.

You have to change the forum's style changer. It's all the way down on the left hand side ... just change it to something other than 'Mobile'. :D

Err ... I was wrong ... just tap on the 'Full Site' link. :D
11-18-2012, 06:46 AM
RARamirez

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Well I Sanded one of the razors down and so far it's looking pretty good. Even got most Of the chip out (unintentionally) while trying to take off rust. Here some before and after picsAttachment 112438 Attachment 112439 Attachment 112440 Attachment 112441

I think I have to go up a few more grits. Any suggestions on how to get the rest of the little chip out? After this ill do the "top flight" any suggestion or am I doing ok so far
11-18-2012, 07:44 AM
DwarvenChef

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Originally Posted by RARamirez

Well I Sanded one of the razors down and so far it's looking pretty good. Even got most Of the chip out (unintentionally) while trying to take off rust. Here some before and after pics
I think I have to go up a few more grits. Any suggestions on how to get the rest of the little chip out? After this ill do the "top flight" any suggestion or am I doing ok so far

My bet that the scales that this razor had where the ones that smelled bad :p Looks like Checker type cellialoid (sp) scalls just starting to rot. Good call on tossing them :)
11-18-2012, 07:48 AM
RARamirez

Questions about antique razors

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Originally Posted by DwarvenChef

My bet that the scales that this razor had where the ones that smelled bad :p Looks like Checker type cellialoid (sp) scalls just starting to rot. Good call on tossing them :)

You are correct. The scales came from this one, and smelled of disgusting feet. But both razors scales were in bad shape. The razors wouldn't close correctly on either.