Thread: Help With Pre-WWI Vintage German Razor

Hello everyone,

I'm BigZ and this is my first post at SRP. I was hoping that my fellow members could give me some information regarding a pre-WWI German Razor. My girlfriend's mother recently gave me her grandfather's straight razor in hopes that I could give her some of the history and info behind the razor. I tried looking up the info myself but had no luck. Hopefully you all can help shed some light on this conundrum for me.

She said that her grandfather purchased the razor before immigrating to the USA in 1912. They traveled from Russia through Germany and Austria and picked it up along the way.

The scales have the brand Breidora stamped on them. The blade has "King's Crown Razor Extra Hollow Ground" engraved into it. "Warranted Hollow Ground Solingen" was written on one side of the tang. "Made In Germany" was written on the opposite side. Please see attached photos for reference.

So my questions are: What year was this razor manufactured? What are the materials used? Is this a Breidora or just Breidora scales? If i decide to restore it myself what should I do to bring this potentially 100+ year old razor back to its former glory?

Thank you for all your help. I know I've asked alot for a simple thread. Please answer what you can I would be ecstatic to learn anything about this heirloom piece. Thank you all again.

BigZ