Thread: BJ Eyre Challenger Sheffield

hey guys, I just won an auction on a BJ EYRE CHALLENGER SHEFFIELD SR It's .875 wide dont know how wide thats is exactly, its more than 3/4 and less than an inch i know that much. I will post pictures as I am verbally challenged I would just like some Info. The auction was for 2 razors. Any info and or feedback is very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

There are a few threads here for B.J. Eyre & Co - just do a quick search at the top right. One of the more relevant ones is here, which has info on the CHALLENGE mark: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...-question.html

Yours looks like a wedge or near wedge with barber's notch, 19th century according to above info. Some over-honing, which I've found especially common with wedges (either testament to their age or difficulty of honing), but I'm sure you could have it nicely restored and usable in time!

I can't make out any stamp on the second razor, but its edge is completely shot, I'd say not worth any time or effort (but an expert grinder might disagree).

Hope that's a helpful start.

agreed, the first is restorable, the second is toast. Keep those tan scales though, they're sure to look great on another blade.