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    Default Shepherd Brothers Manufacturers Sheffield

    Hi, just picked this up from whippeddog.com as a razor to learn how to hone with. Was trying to look up a bit of history but cant seem to find much, was wondering if anybody has some info on it. Name:  photo(1).jpg
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    There is a listing for them in 1852 as 'american merchants' at Workhouse Croft in Sheffield, and a notice that the partnership was dissolved in 1898.

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    Man! That is an oldie. Iron collars, wonkey spine and all. A real challenge to hone those, sometimes. I would hesitate to say a good challenge for a beginner! You might want to save it for further down the road as more experience is gained.
    JMHO, YMMV
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    That thing is beautiful man! Please dont learn to hone on that one. If it were to be messed up beyond repair, I for one would be heartbroken! Im a huge fan of those vintage English blades. If you want something cheap to practice honing on, pick up a cheap Gold Dollar or something. You'll probably only get a shave or tow out of it before you have to rehone it, but thats alot of practice. A good vintage blade, once honed properly can last a long time and give you great shaves. Of course its your money, but please please please please reconsider.

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