Thread: Help With Pre-WWI Vintage German Razor

not allowed to give values on here( not that id know any way ..lol) as ones opinion may differ from another , in the member sales section there are a list of vendors who can give you an idea on restore cost ...
here is what ive found on here , also a quick

Breidohr, Johann Stahlwarenfabrik - Straight Razor Place Wiki

here is a link where you can find " how to"section that is VERY helpful
welcome to SRP !!
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html

BigZ welcome to SRP! No valuations allowed in the open forums, we wouldnt want the place to turn into a flea market. Nice razor from the '30's IMO. No real restoration work needed, a simple cleaning and honing should return it to its former glory. Looks like it has been taken care of. Be sure to check out our classifieds and look under member services for the appropriate help. Once again welcome!

Thank you all for the prompt response. Thank you for making me aware of the post etiquette of SRP, I really appreciate it. Gooser, thank you for the links they were very informative and thank you nun2sharp for the info and advice. The razor is in great shape for being as old as it is. My GF's family will be happy to learn about this heirloom piece.

Breidohr began his trade activities in 1914-1918, and was registered 24th May, 1924.
In 1928, he was listed as manufacturer of cutlery, razors and razor blades.
1935-1986, Johann Breidohr, Rasiermesserfabrik located Friedrich-Wilhelm-Strasse 55, Solingen, Germany.
Brands: Breidora, Las Tres Cruses.
Trademarks: Les ††† Croix, Loes ††† Cruses (pat. №277774, 1921).

Nice razor from the '30's

I think so too.

But interesting fact: There is something similar with blades of Crown Razor Company from Boston, Mass. IMO.

I'd hazard a guess that the blade and scales didn't start life together.

I have some doubts, but ....nothing to say.

+1 on suspicions of a possible rescale. The odd scratches around the pivot pin support this. The pivot pin looks different than the other pins, also.
Other than the nicked up blade edge, which should hone out, it is in excellent shape with little hone wear. It really looks like it has seen little use. Honed up and a light cleaning or buffing and it should be a fine shaver.
I'll leave the restoration advice to more experienced hands here, but if it were mine, I wouldn't do much other than clean it up.
Please post pics after you get it cleaned up and honed. Tell us how it shaves.
Nice find, and welcome!