Thread: Mid-1700s long-tail razor

This one goes to show that single characteristics are often not good enough for rough dating (curved scales, shorter tails, etc), granted this is rather uncommon: a mid-1700s razor with a tail longer than most 1800s pieces. I have yet to identify the maker so give a date for this one cautiously, but it is definitely OLD. Some interesting blade features that are nearly identical to this one http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...e-rayskin.html are the dip in the spine at the toe and the spine cutout behind the tang. This one is in surprisingly good condition given its age, and I will be honing it soon. (please excuse the poor pictures while I am away from my camera)