Flea Mkt Motherlode?

I was lucky enough to stumble upon these 4 blades at a local flea market yesterday. $65 for the lot. Please chime in with opinions and advice.

Henckels $20 - Robeson $15 - Royal Crown $15 - Boker $15


http://straightrazorpalace.com/attac...1&d=1291341202
This Henckels doesn't really need any restoration. Some polishing, tighten up the hinge pin and hone out some slight edge pitting towards the heel and it should be ready to use. The coffin is like new.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/attac...1&d=1291341698

This a Robeson Shuredge. 6/8 or 13/16. I have close-ups, if anyone is interested and can tell me about it. It is my only "Made in the USA" razor and will be a keeper. Blade etching says "The razor that fits your face". Scales are faux tortoise shell w/ brass end caps and in nice condition. My favorite of the four.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/attac...1&d=1291342505
This is a Royal Crown. I know nothing about this razor or brand. The blade is in good condition. The scales are crap and if I restore it, I will replace them. Can the blade be cleaned up without removing the gold wash?

http://straightrazorpalace.com/attac...1&d=1291342983
Boker Red Injun #101 The blade on this one, I am afraid, is beyond my meager restoration abilities. Lots of pitting along the whole edge and much hone wear on the spine. OTOH...the scales are flawless. They look to be either horn or bone. Maybe there is a member who has a nice blade and trashed scales? We could possibly work out a deal and cob together one really nice razor? Or, is it worth sending out to a professional restorer?

Nice Score :)

The first 3 look great, low spine wear, full blades. nice score !!!! the boker has some issues, but hone past the rust and see if you can get into some good steel and make her a shaver.

Nice haul. nessmuck is giving you the right advice. Tape the spine on the Boker and do circles and back and forth strokes on a bevel setter and see if you get to good steel or swiss cheese. Check it with an eye loupe or a microscope. If you're lucky you'll be able to salvage it and have a good shaver. The scales are probably celluloid, not bone or horn, but with that logo they are original.

Gentlemen,
Thank you.

These and a couple others should keep me occupied this winter. I appreciate your advice. Hopefully I will post some "after" shots in the spring.

nessmuck and Jimmy,

For the Boker: the taped spine and circular honing on the 220 grit (with a close eye with the microscope) sounds like excellent advice. Not too much time, or money, wasted if it doesn't work out. I'll take it.

Thanks,
Jimbo

Terrific scores :rock:. I love the Shuredge. That is a looker

Congrats and enjoy

Congrats for the nice catch: Flea markets can be real treasure chests sometimes!

Outstanding. Even if only 3 of them end up being serviceable, simply outstanding. Congrats!

Awesome! :gl:

Outstanding. Even if only 3 of them end up being serviceable, simply outstanding. Congrats!

Very cool. Glad to hone a few for you if you'd like to do some comparisions.

Nice haul! Let us know how you make out with the Boker.

Even if the Boker blade can't be salvaged, those scales are in good enough shape to re-use. If you get lucky with your timing, you can score a Boker blade for a great price off of E-bay.

Nice finds OldSchool!

I have a Roberson's similar to the one you found. Mine didn't have as pretty of scales as yours so it's out for some new clothes. The blade had been overhoned at the toe and isn't the prettiest blade, but after Lynn worked his magic on it, it's one of my go-to shavers. Can't wait to get it back with its new scales. I think you'll find the Roberson to be an outstanding shaver.

I have a Boker with identical scales - mine doesn't say Red Imp on the tang. I'm at work now but I believe it has 101 on the tang. I was fortunate that the blade on mine was in great shape and only needed light cleaning and honing. It too is a nice shaver. Hopefully yours can be salvaged.

Congrats!

Could you post a close up of the scales on the sure edge? How sure are you they are faux tortiseshell, IME real tortise gets very dark with age and those scales look very dark.

Would love to see good close ups of the Robison as well :)

I'd be surprised if they where tortoise, most likely a motled celuloid material, but they do look good :)

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Originally Posted by livingontheedge

Could you post a close up of the scales on the sure edge? How sure are you they are faux tortiseshell, IME real tortise gets very dark with age and those scales look very dark.

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Ontheedge,

Yes, I will post shots of the Shuredge scales. It will be a while though, "tis the season". And, to get a good idea, I'm going to have to figure out a way to backlight the scales for a translucent view.

It would be very cool if they were real tortoiseshell. I love the razor regardless, though. It's my only Made in the USA and looks even better live than in my mediocre pictures.

Thanks all for the interest and advice on the Robeson. I was excited when I got it. Even more so now!

Regards,
oldschooltools

Gents,

Here is the link to my earlier post on "Those Robesons" razor club thread. Pictures a little better?

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post698433

You lucky dog you!

Wow jealous