Thread: Some very old Greaves

I have a thing for Greaves. Just got these two in hand. One is quite old, predating the addition of his sons on the tang stamp. By style I would put it around ~1800-1810. Not from his very early period, but still cool to have one this old. The scales are not tortoise but are some of the better dyed horn I've handled. The second is 1830-37, and is in incredible condition. I just polished the blade, it and the scales have their original finish.









Like many I've seen from this period, the wedge has 3 holes drilled in it. I'm not sure what the purpose of this is, but I've seen it on at least 5 or so razors.