Thread: Yes there were Scottish Razorsmiths

I was lucky enough to acquire this downright beautiful razor from a "buy it now" auction on eBay. The seller was asking $19.99obo. I immediately ended the auction at the full asking price. The purchase was a risk, even at $19.99. The image was grainy and taken from far back, and submitting a question may cause me to lose out on something potentially nice due to wasted time.

Now the razor that I received, is definitely something I did not expect. I'm not good at judging age, but going by the coffin box, I'd guess mid 1800ish? I can't find any information on the company, any advice is welcome. Regardless, this is a very old blade. But it truly doesn't show. The steel does not have one bit of pitting or tarnish. The only thing I needed to do was tighten the pins. And yes, the wedge is lead. Enough blabbering!

I present the JB Richards Argyle St 3/4" Near Wedge with original matching coffin






Given that I'm Scottish born, this is one razor that I will never part with. Thank you for your time gents, hope you all have a fantastic Friday!

It's a Beaut! Now you got me Googling to see if there were any Welsh razor manufactures.

Nice razor Sir !!....If you're interested, here's my Scottish razor.
"Elrick, Aberdeen"....I'm sure there are many more and one of our historians can give you
a heads-up on collecting "Scottish Steel"

Here's an old post....LINK: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...sh-razors.html

Originally Posted by bongo

Nice razor Sir !!....If you're interested, here's my Scottish razor.
"Elrick, Aberdeen"....I'm sure there are many more and one of our historians can give you
a heads-up on collecting "Scottish Steel"

Originally Posted by bongo

Here's an old post....LINK: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...sh-razors.html

That's one nice looking razor! Now there's another one I need to hunt down! Reminds me of my other Scottish razor, McPherson Bros Frass Razor.

Sheffield Steel, ground in Germany, sold as Scottish. Us Scots are a rare bunch

You razor looks like my Preist&Co. Prince of Wales. Except that mine has a smile for whatever reason. Love that kinda grind, well done on the purchase!

And here's a picture of a local carrying yet another Scottish razor!

There were Scottish, Irish, southern-English, Belgian, Swedish, French, Swiss, Italian (and many countries in between) cutlery firms, both makers and distributors. Sheffield and Solingen just take most of the spotlight today (and then).

Originally Posted by ScienceGuy

There were Scottish, Irish, southern-English, Belgian, Swedish, French, Swiss, Italian (and many countries in between) cutlery firms, both makers and distributors. Sheffield and Solingen just take most of the spotlight today (and then).

As much as I love a good Sheffield blade, I prefer to find steel of other European origin. Wade & Butcher flooded the market, to me it's more special to find something else of the same era. Less resale value, but I'm not in this for profit

Got one myself. Got it for next to nothing in a trade.
J Dobie & Co, Glasgow. KLOSSCUT




It shaved remarkably well even though the iron worms got it.