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If it wasn't the cork screw, then it was the barrel knife that created the background for razor making.
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This is what brought the Heljestrand's as much or more praise in Sweden before their razors.

Is this common knowledge among Swedish razor enthusiasts:
"A small manufacturer of razors, Edvin Neiström spent the years from 1917 until his death hand-making every razor that left his factory...

My largest MK is my C.V. Heljestrand MK 32 (19mm) Full Hollow. My C.V. Heljestrand MK 33 (17.5mm) Full Hollow is significantly smaller, about the size of most MK 31s. Then most of my MK 31s are 15mm...

Iberia Doble Temple #12 Straight Razor. This was made with Swedish steel believe it or not.
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It was made around 1890, plus or minus a couple of years. They clean up nicely and are great shavers.

From my 7-day set of C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 (15mm) Full Hollow (Tortoise with Ivory spacer)
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C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 (17.5mm) Full Hollow Bone (I have 5 just like this one)
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C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 (17mm) Full Hollow Bone
This MK31 was re-scaled due to damaged scales when purchased.
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I don't know if they are original scales or not. I purchased the razor in those scales, but a previous owner could have swapped out the scales.

I had them restored by @karlj a member here. If you asked him, I'm sure he'd be happy to share what he did.

The next two days
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The Radium French/Swedish Full Hollow (17mm)
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Erik Anton Berg Rattler Grind (16mm)
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I have a strong preference for Swedish steel and will start sharing here (I just found this forum).
This is my favorite 7-day rotation, MK*31's in Tortoise. The unique characteristic about these...