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08-22-2013, 10:47 PM #1Senior Member
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Shumate covered tang
In a quest for more American made razors I picked up a covered tang 5/8 Shumate Trusty. The photo is basically as found with just a quicky light polish. Just may hone it up to-nite. Here is hoping it shaves as well as the other US made razors I have.
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08-22-2013, 10:50 PM #2Senior Member
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I have two Shumates, one I loaned out to a beginner & the other is in my top 5 rotation.
Great shavers.
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08-23-2013, 01:01 AM #3Senior Member
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I have this exact razor, one of my two Shumates. Great shaver and has held up well for it's age (estimated around 1915). Good find!
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08-23-2013, 01:27 AM #4At this point in time...
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I also have a Trusty
I think you will be happy
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08-23-2013, 02:08 AM #5Senior Member
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I love my Shumates and I am sure you will not be disappointed.
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08-23-2013, 03:05 AM #6Senior Member
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Thanks guys, it also came with a celluloid tube but have no idea if that is how they came. Just from resetting the bevel I am starting to wonder if these had hard steel.
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08-23-2013, 10:18 AM #7Senior Member
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Nice and clean
One time, in band camp, I shaved with a Gold Dollar razor.
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08-23-2013, 12:02 PM #8Senior Member
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It's official, I am thinking it is a good shaver. After this mornings 3 pass shave with a near wedge the house was quiet with everyone else sleeping so I finished honing with a Zulu Gray and gave her a stopping. Then decided what the hay I'll give her a go so had at her. What little was left behind by the near wedge a couple of hours previous the Shumate disposed of neatly. Did a complete 3 pass with her and no irritation. Either she is ready or I've got a hide like a panzer.
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08-23-2013, 02:44 PM #9Senior Member
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Congrats. It looks pristine. Hope you enjoy for a long time.
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