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05-09-2015, 03:07 AM #1barba crescit caput nescit
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Challenge Cutlery & Peres Barrell Brand
Wife just got back from the in-laws in Bolton, Ontario - found two straight razors, one a Challenge Cutlery from Bridgeport Connecticut, a 6/8 spanish point, and a Peres Barrel Brand. Nice of her to think of me, was a nice surprise. $10.00 each...good for her!
Not my style of razors, but good I guess to practice some honing on!
And this Peres Barrel Brand, never heard of this one:
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05-09-2015, 03:11 AM #2Razor Vulture
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Nice, quality blades. Hone them up! Might make you think twice about the monsters!
I take it your wife has never seen your razor stash? Otherwise, she might know what to look for!
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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05-12-2015, 01:28 AM #3Thread derailment specialist.
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Challenge Cutlery was made from 1899-1927.
They did not make any junk. I carry an old Challenge Cutlery "tear drop" jack knife every day. It still snaps like an alligator and keeps a great edge.
Like Tom said, hone 'em up and take for a spin around your face.Member Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club, participant SE Asia War Games 1972-1973. The oath I swore has no statute of limitation.
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05-12-2015, 01:43 AM #4Senior Member
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Yup, that Peres is a shaver. Sell the Hummers and jump into a 550 spyder, it will change your life…
Ok, you don’t have to sell them, but they may get a little dusty…
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05-12-2015, 01:48 AM #5I got this . . .
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Wullie, thanks for the date information. Phrank, is your Challenge blade the round point? Because it's a nice counter point to my Square point blade that I just finished. And yes, I can vouch that it shaves very nicely, even with the edge I put on it.
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05-12-2015, 01:51 AM #6barba crescit caput nescit
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I believe it's a Spanish point....I was impressed that they have a very nice heft to them, good weight in the hand, and it's off to another member in the States tomorrow who is helping me restore a tough old Anchor!
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05-12-2015, 01:58 AM #7I got this . . .
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Love to see it when you get it back. Looks like a cousin to the one I have.
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05-12-2015, 02:04 AM #8barba crescit caput nescit
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The Challenge will be a thank-you to the member who is helping me out with an old stubborn Anchor razor and who has given me some invaluable advice... Originally Posted by Orville
Hey - like your new profile pic!!
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05-12-2015, 02:13 AM #9I got this . . .
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Well, we do use "cutthroat" razors, no?
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