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11-08-2015, 01:02 AM #1Senior Member
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Been a few years, but my recent acquisitons
Good evening everyone!
I frequented SRP a few years ago, but for personal reasons I took some time off. But as all of you know, once you start collecting, it never stops.
I went by my local antique shop with only $30 in my pocket and came home with these gems.
Griffon Cutlery Works Germany "Antelope" in 6/8
Washington Cutlery Germany "King of Whiskers" in a hair over 5/8
Hugo Linder Deltawerk Solingen Germany in 6/8
And the one that really stood out to me was this one. In very simple font, it says "Caudano Torino"
I can't find much info on the razor company other than it was once of few Italian razor companies. The razor measures 13/16.
Not too bad for the day if I must say so.
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11-08-2015, 01:14 AM #2I love Burls....... and Acrylic
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$30???? you did great! You got some nice off brands there that look real decent. Looks like very minimal cleaning is required to get them back shaving and of course a good hone. Enjoy them!
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11-08-2015, 01:28 AM #3Fatty Boom Boom
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"King of Whiskers" A great name for a razor!
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11-08-2015, 01:32 AM #4Senior Member
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Some really awesome finds! Getting hard to find anything in the Chicago area anymore. Come across stuff occasionally.
Really like that Torino! As HARRYWALLY said, a little cleanup and hone. Love razors with a little patina and those rock!!
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11-08-2015, 01:52 AM #5Senior Member
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Couldn't agree more. Every antique shop in the area is pretty picked over in the past few years.
Originally Posted by NewellVW
Some really awesome finds! Getting hard to find anything in the Chicago area anymore. Come across stuff occasionally.
Really like that Torino! As HARRYWALLY said, a little cleanup and hone. Love razors with a little patina and those rock!!
Something about the Torino, the shape of the blade shape just seems comfortable.
I honestly only keep razors with patina. I've had countless razors in NOS condition, and I can't seem to keep them for long. The black pitting and stains on the blade just add a certain character to the razor.HARRYWALLY and NewellVW like this.
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11-08-2015, 01:52 AM #6Senior Member
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Am thinking the 1st razor posted has cell rot,JMO
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Dangerous within 1 Mile
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11-08-2015, 01:55 AM #7Senior Member
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I agree. They actually threw that one in, so I wasn't too let down. I'll likely clean it up and put some nice wood on it. Originally Posted by pixelfixed
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11-08-2015, 10:27 AM #8
My thoughts, too. Originally Posted by pixelfixed
I would see if it will take a bevel before investing a lot of time in cleaning.HARRYWALLY likes this.If you don't care where you are, you are not lost.
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11-08-2015, 10:23 AM #9Member
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Very nice find if only I wad do lucky, I went to my local antique shop and everything there was in the low 200 didn't even bother looking at them
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