Thread: The 3 newbies

today was my early day. hit a few antique stores. picked these 3 up.

Columbia Cutlery Extra Hollow Ground. i think a 5/8s. this will be taken apart, cleaned, and repinned with brass pins and original scales.

2nd is a Henkels(no, not Henckels) round point 13/16. i think this will end up closer to 6/8 after honing. this will be taken apart, cleaned, and repinned with brass pins and original scales.

the last is a Sheffield The Old English Razor. this is a big blade. it is a 15/16 and very heavy. this one will get a complete teardown and new scales. probably adjustable pins since i plan on keeping this one.

vgod

Hmmmm.... you know... that Sheffield razor looks very familiar... lost it just last week... could it be the same?

possibly. i could have been more clear. the OE came in the mail that morning, the other 2 were antique store finds. hope to get to a couple of them this week.

vgod

Good catch at the antique stores… those in my area have all but dried out or razors… looks like I will have to “forage” even farther for game.

The FR interests me because I have a similar razor with the same type scales but the face scale with “The Old English Razor” is toast. I Would love to restore the razor with original scales.
If the scales on yours aren’t that bad I would gladly take them off you if you don’t mind my asking.

Originally Posted by smythe

If the scales on yours aren’t that bad I would gladly take them off you if you don’t mind my asking.

i wish that they were pristine because i like the vintage look over customs, but i don't think that they are that great. i will look again when i get home tonight. they are yours if you want them. i will let you know.

vgod

I am jellous my area's antique shops don't do razors.

I will take them if they are not cracked or broken.
Scratches and bug bites OK.
PM and let me know how much you want for them and shipping... Thanks.

Originally Posted by vgod

i wish that they were pristine because i like the vintage look over customs, but i don't think that they are that great. i will look again when i get home tonight. they are yours if you want them. i will let you know.

vgod