Flea Mkt Motherlode?

**oldschooltools** · 12-03-2010, 02:44 AM

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

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.

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.

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?

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?

**Catrentshaving** · 12-03-2010, 02:49 AM

Nice Score

**nessmuck** · 12-03-2010, 02:49 AM

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.

**JimmyHAD** · 12-03-2010, 03:12 AM

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.

**oldschooltools** · 12-03-2010, 04:08 AM

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

**BladeRunner001** · 12-03-2010, 07:28 PM

Terrific scores

. I love the Shuredge. That is a looker

Congrats and enjoy

**Sailor** · 12-03-2010, 07:33 PM

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

**mbaglio100** · 12-03-2010, 08:32 PM

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

**jcsixx** · 12-03-2010, 08:49 PM

Awesome!

**mbaglio100** · 12-03-2010, 09:33 PM

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

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