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Thread: 7/8 Manhattan Cutlery Co. Sheffield Razor with Faux tortoise Shell scales

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    Default 7/8 Manhattan Cutlery Co. Sheffield Razor with Faux tortoise Shell scales

    This razor is part of a larger lot found here

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    7/8 Manhattan Cutlery Co. Sheffield Razor with Faux tortoise Shell scales.
    From the history of John Newton & Co.:
    "The firm was a merchant, which sold table an pocket cutlery, Bowie knives, and razors. These were sold in America through the New York cutlery importer H. Boker."
    From the H.Böker & Co. history:
    "1868 - Knives marked for the Manhattan Cutlery Co. were imported from Sheffield, England, until 1916.".

    Overall, for its age, the razor is in good condition. Some hone wear. No signs of rust. The small pivot pin is reasonably tight. The wedge pin is tight. There is some back and forth play when opening and closing the razor. The faux tortoise scales are in good condition but there is no metal wedge. Not really sure if there's supposed to be.

    The near wedge blade is not sharp to the touch. The stamp on the tang is deep but not precise. Half is not legible.

    Thanks for looking.

    Thanks for looking.
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