Thread: Rarely seen Genco from the W.R. Case Days

Well, here is a rarely seen Genco. I picked it up for $22. Unfortunately it is going to need some slight modification (shorten the blade a little) because someone apparently broke the blade but on the opposite side of the tang it says, W.R. Case & Sons. According to my Knives & Razors book by Jim Sargent, Case bought out Geneva Cutlery in 1935 & only razors marked Genco, Bradford, PA were made & sold until around 1955. Martin mentioned this in another post also. This particular razor is the Fluid Steel model. I hate to butcher this one. It's the only Genco I have that says W.R. Case on the opposite side of the tang although some Red Imp say it on them & I think my Cases Aces is that way also but I would need to find it to verify that.

I've not seen one with both markings before. Very cool. Be sure to post some pice after modification.

This is a first for me too! Unique razor for sure, make sure you show us the result of the restoration job

That is way cool!
Too bad the toe is damaged....but a great score any way you look at it.
Shortening it won't make that much of a difference anyways.....

Originally Posted by BeJay

I've not seen one with both markings before. Very cool. Be sure to post some pice after modification.

Will do. I may post it here again but most likely in the Butchered Blade thread & maybe here also.

We love Genco blades native to Bradford. Here's my "Honor"

I have always wanted a Genco Honor but have not found s good deal on one yet. Very nice piece!

Sweet n cheap Steve.
Gonna make a very nice shorty..... Indeed [emoji106]

Originally Posted by engine46

I have always wanted a Genco Honor but have not found s good deal on one yet. Very nice piece!

Thanks pal. I lucked out and got this one fot 20 sum bux at an antique store. An Easy Aces is what you gotta keep an eye out for! They're cool too! US razors kick major @$$.

I have both mint Easy Aces & Cases Aces. I'll have to get them out & take pics of them. I know I most likely showed mine on here. Maybe in the Genco club. I'll keep an eye open for ya.