Thread: Stierlin scrimshaw razor, possible harpoon blade?

Originally Posted by Voidmonster

What it was was a frameback and it's missing the frame.

Ah, that makes much more sense than the harpoon story. I never really thought about how the rolled spines were attached on that style of frameback razors. I suppose I just thought they were somehow welded on while hot from the forge.

And the scales do have a slight gunstock shape but also a handmade look so perhaps they were replacements made by the owner.

I'm not sure if I will try to put an edge on this one or just keep it as is. The pitting does [not] really go down to the edge so I think it could take an edge. I might try 3-4 layers of electrical tape and see how big the bevel might be and decide to hone it all the way.