Thread: Thomas Ellin - Vulcan - "The Million Razor"

Originally Posted by karlej

Thomas Ellin I became a master cutler in 1833. His son Thomas Ellin II in 1841. In 1810.The firm rented a water wheel later known as Ellin or Sylvester Wheel. Ellin was said to be one of the first cutlers to use steam powered machinery and the first to employ circular saws for cutting ivory, horn and bone. In it's day Ellin's was considered amongst the most advanced firms in the cutlery business. Ellin's marks were a sailing ship 'Cutter', 'Vulcan', Sylverster & Co.', 'Maple Leaf', and Lacrosse. In 1915 Ellin's was one of the first firms to register a stainless steel trade mark 'Vulcan Stainproof'. The Ellin company was formally dissolved in 1980.

Nice work, Karl! Makes me wonder what they did up until 1980? Seems an innovative and long-lasting firm! This razor seems 20's, 30's? Prewar, for certain.
Thanks!

C'mon Tom,

You can get closer than that! Notice the words "Sheffield" but not "Sheffield, England" Predates the country of Origin requirements! Sweetest Vulcan I have seen. Looks like a 6/8?

It's actually a little more than 6/8. It measures right on 13/16.

Originally Posted by xiaotuzi

It's actually a little more than 6/8. It measures right on 13/16.

My only vulcan was a beaten up 5/8 and it still shaved like a champ. I would be happy to hone it for you if you need that done, just so I can give it a test shave!

Originally Posted by Magpie

C'mon Tom,

You can get closer than that! Notice the words "Sheffield" but not "Sheffield, England" Predates the country of Origin requirements! Sweetest Vulcan I have seen. Looks like a 6/8?

Was that not implemented in 1891 or so? This thing is a time-capsule!
I have looked-again at it. Must be highly-polished horn. The collars caught my attention.
Should have known! Still, looks fairly hollow. Nice razor!

I believe the box makes me think it is a bit more modern?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Was that not implemented in 1891 or so? This thing is a time-capsule!

Yeah, the box is literally like a capsule, it fits so tight that it suctions when opening it. As if it has only been opened a few times, like new.

It's all pristine! The history will reveal it'self! In time!
Has to be before 1919! Yeah! That!

Somebody put it away, and it got handed down from Great Grandpa's sock drawer, to Grandpa's sock drawer. just so you could find it!

Just because nobody else has said it, and I cant resist an easy opening.... "That razor looks like a Million Bucks"!!

Originally Posted by Magpie

Just because nobody else has said it, and I cant resist an easy opening.... "That razor looks like a Million Bucks"!!

Or at LEAST what 'Tuzi bought it for! Nice find!