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I think the synthetic wedge puts it after the First World War and the "Ld" puts it after the early twenties. Just when they used "Hand forged" is not clear but I think it's likely to have been in the...

"Can someone estimate the year it was manufactured? "
Ok, to do this we'll need some more information. Firstly, what material is the wedge made of: lead or synthetic? Secondly, does the "TR Cadman &...

The only Bengalls I have that I'm reasonably certain are pre 1890 don't have any maker's marks at all. Just when they started to put "TR Cadman" on them I'm not sure; it may have coincided with the...

Three superb razors
Two 13/16 and an 11/16. I know they sold them as 3/4 and 5/8 but that's what they measure. I just gave this trio a touch-up on the Shapton Pro 12k this afternoon and I...

Hi zozo, I'd not seen one either until I bought this example. One caveat however; there are no maker's marks so it may not be a TR Cadman & Sons. It could have been made by some other Sheffield...

Here is a 7/8 Bengall extra hollow to which I have given huon pine scales and a queen ebony wedge. The old scales were shot, and mismatched as well, so no loss there. After setting the bevel on...

Very nice Carl, Bengall wedges are as rare as rocking horse s%*t. I recently honed up a 1/4 hollow for a mate of kevinred's. I hadn't taken much notice of its profile as I ran it over the hones and...

Nice blade Sub. The word "Eng" definitely makes it safe to call it late Victorian or Edwardian. In any case I'd place it well before the first world war. Have you confirmed the scales as horn? ...

Hi Substance,

I just saw your post; I would have sent something earlier if I'd seen it :-)
First up, does the maker's information stamped on the back of the tang include the word "England" as...