Thread: My Biggest Blades

Well here it gos, first time on the show and tell thread. And I know I should start small but just cant help it!
The W&B Masonic I bought a year or so ago, but will still post it with my newest acquisitions because they all go well together.
W&B Masonic 30mm
J. Elliot Magnum Bonum FBU 30mm
For Barbers Use Mystery Blade 34mm
Please if you can help me with some info on the Mystery Blade. I talked to my old friend who know a good bit and have some ideas but of course any ideas are welcome. More info better

Lovely blades! A Magnum Bonum like that has been on my wishlist for years. The unnamed one looks like an 'Ascher' to me. Wait for Voidmonster to chime in - he's an expert on all things old and Sheffield.

Good golly !!...That ain't a razor, that's a meat cleaver

Yup those are big blades. Nice stash.

Them blades will hold a whole shaves worth of lather! They look pretty mean, can't beat em'.

Originally Posted by bongo

Good golly !!...That ain't a razor, that's a meat cleaver

Yes, a huge razor-like meat cleaver. For me, too large.

Those are some huge blades! They look like the might be too large to maneuver well...how do they shave?

How do you even shave with these??? That's just HUGE.

Very nice - I've got two MB's, one 8/8 and this 9/8 W&B Magnum Bonum...always a gas to shave with:

Originally Posted by Ernie1980

Those are some huge blades! They look like the might be too large to maneuver well...how do they shave?

I haven't shaved with anything bigger than 8/8, and never an 8/8+ wedge. But I found them not as maneuverable as smaller blades, but felt more steady with a big blade. Well we will see. Can't imagine getting under the nose would be easy.