Thread: Craftsman - Sta-Sharp???

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.

What does the back side stamp say ????

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.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

What does the back side stamp say ????

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.