Thread: Top-heavy fractions on old razor scales

It makes me think of a few Hamilton 992 railroad watches I've owned in the past. If you unscrew the back and look inside watchmakers would scratch/engrave numerals signifying when they overhauled the watch. Probably a warranty thing I guess ? I think you're right about the fractions being so the honemeister knew he had the razor before and maybe when he had it.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

It makes me think of a few Hamilton 992 railroad watches I've owned in the past. If you unscrew the back and look inside watchmakers would scratch/engrave numerals signifying when they overhauled the watch. Probably a warranty thing I guess ? I think you're right about the fractions being so the honemeister knew he had the razor before and maybe when he had it.

makes sense ... i ended up making a list for my razors so i knew what ones i used tape and how many pieces ...lol

They don't seem to corellate to dates. IMO.. I truly think they scratched the honing regimen to reference next time. I have seen it LOTS. I always sand it off. History, sanded off!