Thread: Trenton Razor Co.?

I read that the Trenton Razor Co. was a trademark for Boker, but this razor just seems to plain for a Boker razor. It was cheap and thought I would take a chance. I have seen some of the USA made ones that looked plain, but nothing really as plain as this. There isnt any other marking other than Trenton Razor Co. The scales are basic and not smooth around the edges. Like they were just cut from a pattern and thrown on. The scales might not be original, but who knows. I guess though if it can take and hold an edge doesn't really matter. The edge looks good so far and is still capable to shave arm hair effortlessly, but will take it to some stones once I decide what I want to do with it. Any info or opinions would be appreciated.

TRENTON RAZOR CO
Trademark later used by Boker
ca. 1880 - 1906
And it is also listed in the Boker trademarks as well.

From the history of the H.Boker & Co.:
"с 1906 ־ Knives marked for John Newton, Regal and the Trenton Cutlery Co. were Imported from Sheffield. England".

Hmm my John Primble definitely looks Germanic.


Makes me wonder if it's a Boker in a funny dress.

From the history of the H.Boker & Co.:
"c 1947 - John Primble knives were made on contract by Boker, Camillus, Utica, and Schrade for the Belknap Hardware Co. until sometime in 1985".

Its not Trenton Cutlery co but Trenton Razor co?