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So I talked to a really great retired fireman today, and he sold me 5 straight razors he came across doing auctions. Great guy!
This Engels Wedge was among the five:
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It needs to be cleaned up a little, but it basically looks brand new. Pretty excited. I'll post the other 4 soon.
Oh, and I honed it up and shaved with it before my Thai dinner with my wife for valentine's day. Took a great edge, nice shave!
That's a nice razor !
Does anyone know very much about these particular razors?
Here are two more - a matched set of Robert Klaas FOREMOST razors:
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I was really happy to get these, again, like the Engels, these look to be basically new. Anyone know anything about these ones? I believe Robert Klaas was in Solingen, but these say Germany, anyone know the reason that may be?
Very nice razor, the C. W. Engels and F. W. Engels(sister companies i believed) are nothing more then high quality Solingen razors. Enjoy!Quote:
Originally Posted by JoelLewicki
Wow! A pair of "Kissing Cranes"!! One would be wonderful, but two? Be still, my heart. Enjoy 'em!
Just noticed your new post about the 2 Klaas, what a pair! in such beautiful condition, you got yourself 3 high quality Solingen razors, Enjoy!
Here is number 4 of 5 - Another F.W. Engels (made for a US company):
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You hit the Jackpot on these razors the condition is exceptional.
Klaas goes back to the 1700s or something like that. Made a lot of forms of cutlery and is famous for swords back a hundred or two years ago. Also a highly collectible pocket knife brand. I have a few of the 'Kissing Cranes' Klaas razors and they are as good as can be got. Ditto for Engles IME.
Final installment, razor # 5 of 5, a dubl duck satin wedge: Attachment 156462
Obviously in need of a little tlc, but I'm excited to get to work in it! The scales are really basic, shine 'em up? Or make new custom? Votes?
Another nice one, doesnt look like it will need much restoration to bring it back, as far as the scales its really up to you, but these will definately work. Enjoy!
I'm very surprised. If someone told me they got a lot of 5 razors (2 Klaas, 2 FWEs, and a Duck) like that, I would have expected copious amounts of hone wear, perhaps some rust, and most likely 3 scales needing replacement...
That is quite the haul!
Update on the dubl duck cleanup (with pictures):
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Not done yet, but pretty happy so far!
Score! Those are some great looking razors. Love the wedges.
