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    Just have to share with you folks this sad story: Found today on one of the yard sales in Beausejour.
    Nice 6/8+ Wade Wingfield. Clean horn scales, some minor chips on a blade, but for asked little to no money, I decided to keep the boy with me.




    But second one, just.... almost cried.

    The box:



    The cute 4/8 Joseph Rojers & Sons, clean ivory scales, the blade without any hone wear......




    But like everything in our life isn't perfect.

    This blade seriously damaged....


    Any way, adopted the orphan too.
    Really sad...
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    Wingfield steel in my experience is on the softer end of the sheffield spectrum but they take a nice edge and are capable
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    Very nice score!
    I know that town Beausejour....been there many times! Nice little town.

    That Rodgers can be made into a shorty. It would still be a sexy razor.... I have one similar to it....great shaver!
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    Congrats on the finds. That Rodgers is worth it just for the case and scales even if you don't make it into a shorty.

    Bob
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    What a nice box indeed !
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    No, don’t cut it, make it smile. Take a little off the toe and heel.

    Looks like it might have a bit of a smile, already…


    Nice find.
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    You might try making the Joseph Rodgers a round point and possibly save a little of the length of the blade. What ever you decide it is hard to beat a JR & Sons. Let us know what you decide along with some pics.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thaeris View Post
    What a nice box indeed !
    1+ Is it sterling?
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    I rest my case.

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    That case alone looks like it was worth the price of admission!!
    The razors are a beautiful bonus.
    Congratulations and enjoy!

    Pete <:-}
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    Well, I wonder that don't have enough skills to restore the Joseph. Want to get an offer for professional restoration.
    I guess that the case made sterling, but it could be made copper and plated with sterling.
    I'll scratch some point to see what is under.....
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