Thread: Barn Find Razors

Walking through a bargin barn I came across 3 straight razors, 3 single edge razors 2 were in cases, and a strop that looked like a pencil sharpener. I picked up 2 of the straights both American made. The third was from china, it was cool and I'll probably go back to see if he has it later. It had to have a 6" blade on it and weigh about a half pound lol.

White scaled razor is a H.M. Christensen. Got a chipped scale and very little surface rust. It will take hair off though. Blade has a small frown to it. Measures 9/16"





Green scaled razor is a King Razor King Midas. It also only has surface rust on one side of the blade. There is no pitting but I'm a little concerned about scale rot. The surface rust on it looks like it was put away went and will easily be cleaned up. The heal doesn't look like it was honed but it cuts hair off the arm. Measures 5/8"






They were basically stored in a barn so I think that's why it's got the rust on it. They should clean up nice. I'm thinking new scales for the H.M. though.



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Nice find. Should clean up well. Top razor looks to be smaller at tip than heel. If you can live with the scales fill in the chip with Superglue and baking soda. I have used it on bone scales with success.

Originally Posted by bouschie

Nice find. Should clean up well. Top razor looks to be smaller at tip than heel. If you can live with the scales fill in the chip with Superglue and baking soda. I have used it on bone scales with success.

It is a tad bit small at the tip than the heel, but there is no bevel at the heel so it looks worse than it is. The heel on both razors don't look like they have been touched. The bevel is not really there. I think they were owned by the same person. The guy I bought them from said he bought a lot of 10 at an estate auction. They don't look to be bad off being ~100 years old from what I've read.

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If you look close, the bevel tapers off towards the heel.



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Personally, I wouldn't bother with either for shaving; that is a lot of hone wear, at it isn't even on either. They can be good to try out resto techniques on, if that's something that interests you.

you have some work ahead of you getting the frown out of that blade as well. Looks to me that if you take the time to remove the frown you will then be re shaping the heel/stabilizer area. Not saying you can not do it but can be an ambitious project, best of luck with what ever you decide Most importantly, enjoy yourself ; )

That's an example of a frown

Originally Posted by Somdfisher

If you look close, the bevel tapers off towards the heel.



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Don't waste your money on the Chinese razor. It will not take an edge. Some of the pros here have tried.

Yes it has a frown. These will be used mainly for practice. Not too bad of shape to start out with.

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Originally Posted by rolodave

Don't waste your money on the Chinese razor. It will not take an edge. Some of the pros here have tried.

Oh I wouldn't even try to sharpen it. It has so extreme of a point at the end and just it's size would make a cool display in a case.

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