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    Default It's like Christmas!

    I just got three razors today.

    The much anticipated Henckels safety razor.

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    A beautiful set in a lovely case, I am going to use it with the blades. There is an inkling of hesitation but that's what they where made for.

    Mappin & Web Royal Cutlery Works "Trustworthy"

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    The finish on this is even better than I had anticipated and but for a few scuffs it looks like it's been chromed. Unfortunately the cellulose or plastic scales are warped, any advice on straightening is much appreciated.

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    And finally this very odd one

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    I believe it says ALDAM & CO CAST STEEL, although the CO looks like the the o is small with a dot underneath.

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    It tapers on the spine from tail to toe

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    and is as near a pure wedge as I can tell

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    Any background info on this one would be appreciated as well.
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    Great finds for sure!
    Congratulations!
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    Very nice - knew the M&W was a beautiful piece - but alas, I was gunning for the Reynolds FBU....

    And that very old razor, probably turn of the 19th century, if not older, is a great find.

    My 18th century French razor is with Val now for a clean up and hone, he said it was going to be interesting to get an edge of it.

    DE looks awesome, seems a very rare piece, something to hold on to for sure.
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    Very nice Hart! Enjoy them all!
    Burls, Girls, and all things that Swirl....

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    A beautiful Henckels ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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    Christmas indeed! That last one has some serious age to it, love the shape.

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    Are you sure the Mappin abad Web is plastic? That is quite the acquisition pile. I am just a little envious.
    It's not what you know, it's who you take fishing!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RezDog View Post
    Are you sure the Mappin abad Web is plastic? That is quite the acquisition pile. I am just a little envious.
    I agree, they don't look plastic and have no collars. May try the pin trick before proceeding. Nice finds btw.

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    I saw Glen do something rather clever when the question came up on a set of scales. He rubbed the very vigorously and the smelled them to see if they had that chemical smell associated with plastics. You may try that too.
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    So you're the one that ended up with that Mapping & Webb..............the Heckles too. I didn't see the Adams & Co but very excellent scores of course!
    The Mappin & Webb appears to look like Ivory to me!

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