Craftsman - Sta-Sharp???

[engine46]

I've got this Craftsman recently but by looking at it, it looks identical to a Sta-Sharp. It also has the collarless pins. I love it. I love the translucent scales on it. It also has it's own protective sock which then slides into the box.

[gssixgun]

What does the back side stamp say ????

[JimmyHAD]

I believe Koeller made the Sta-Sharp for Sears for a time. Ern also made razors for them, among a couple of other Solingen outfits. Yours is different from the Sta-Sharp in that other thread in that there is no decorative strip running across the tang, just ahead of the stabilizer. I have one of those as well. I also have an old Sears & Roebuck Sta-Sharp with the Sta-Sharp logo on the tang, and on the scales. It has the "Distributed by Sears & Roebuck, Chicago, Illinois" on the reverse tang, and the original Sears box has 'Kayser Ellison Steel' on it. I have basically the same razor marked Koeller instead of Sears. So there are different versions from different periods of time.

[engine46]

What does the back side stamp say ????

Sears Roebuck & Company, Chicago, Illinois. I immediately noticed the etching on the blade was very similar.

[engine46]

I see some on the bay right now made by Koeller. There is a nice Sta-Sharp on there, item #141376406211 with a nice price too if ya know what I mean.

[Tarkus]

Shes a beauty
I don't see as many of the Craftsman models as I do the Sta-Sharps in the market. I never had the opportunity to obtain the Craftsman. One day I hope I shall.

[engine46]

Thanks. It is indeed a beauty. The pics do it no justice. One day i'll get me a Sta-Sharp!

[sharptonn]

Those ARE pretty. And effective. I have a Sta-Sharp like this one. The original box says F.Koeller.
A Craftsman I have, similar,has Ern on it's box. Both are excellent extremely fine, thin razors.
You have a winner! Enjoy!

[Wullie]

It's a nice one, and since it's a CRAFTSMAN, if you tear it up, sears will replace it with this.
Sears.com

[sharptonn]

Ain't it the truth! I was hearing their tool warranty has changed dramatically! I worked for Sears a short while way back when. I do know the Craftsman stuff back then was excellent. Pretty much 'par' these days.