Thread: Boise Bonanza . . .

So, my wife spent almost two weeks in Boise, and got back yesterday. I made out like a bandit, even if I do have some work to do to see the fruits of her purchases.

Nice! Is the frame back a french one? I have one very similar

Jacques Lecoultre frameback, the two day version, beautiful, have one myself and they are superb razors, the French (edit: and the Swiss!! LOL) seem to make excellent framebacks - awesome find.

There is a 7-Day set of those as well, different blade for each day...was there a tiny long screwdriver in the frameback coffin box?

The first pic will need new scales, obv., but the blade is solid. It's made in Worcester, MA by Columbia Cutlery
Second blade is actually a Wade and Butcher. The right side portion of the tang stamps is almost gone, but the "B" in the circle and the tail of the arrow are easily recognized, as is the word Wade above it and Sheffield. Blade is heavily worn, but should be able to to take an edge still. Scales appear to be bone, and do not need any work. This was a sweet deal.
Last is a Swiss Frameback with two spare blades, only one of which is salvageable. The only thing missing and therefore keeping it from being all original is the screwdriver that came in the coffin box. This one is going to take some time to get right, or I will send it out for honing . . . one of the two.

Originally Posted by Phrank

Jacques Lecoultre frameback, the two day version, beautiful, have one myself and they are superb razors, the French (edit: and the Swiss!! LOL) seem to make excellent framebacks - awesome find.

There is a 7-Day set of those as well, different blade for each day...was there a tiny long screwdriver in the frameback coffin box?

There were two spare blades, but room for more in the sleeve meant for the purpose. I think this might be a Seven day version with blades missing.

**EDIT** No joy . . . Google Translate on the coffin box indicates this was a three day set. Also, close inspection of both spare blades shows a stamp of "N2" on the good one, and "N3" on the rust bucket. So it looks like a three day set is what I own, but I have room in the sleeve should I find compatible blades. First step will be to pick up a small screwdriver at the dollar store and install it in the appropriate slot.

I have the 7 day set, 4 day set & two 2 day sets. I have have seen singles w/o a blade number, 2 day, 3 day, 4 day, 5 day & 7 day sets as well. Here is my 7 day set many of you have seen already but for any new members, here ya go. Each blade is numbered 1-7 which is hard to find beginning with #1 in the razor followed in order from top to bottom.