I got lucky in Las Vegas today!!!!!

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03-10-2011, 10:00 PM
TwistedOak

I got lucky in Las Vegas today!!!!!

Found a gentleman that owns a small antique store who happens to be a straight razor collector. Well he brought in a box of at 50-60 straights from his collection for me to dig through. My wallet allowed me to walk away with these:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...s/IMAG0190.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...s/IMAG0192.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...s/IMAG0191.jpg

So we have two Dubl Ducks, a Leader (I liked the scales), and a J.A. Henkels with a messed up pair of scales that I will make a nice custom set for. All of the blades are in mint or damn close to it.

If I could have spend more money I'd have a third DD, the same as the two I now own, but with a rounded point and some other cool assorted blades. I couldn't believe how many of his razors were untouched except for the oil he put on them.
03-10-2011, 10:15 PM
JimmyHAD

You made out like a bandido. Forget about the beautiful scales, the FWE Leader is one of the finest shavers you can get. The ducks are gorgeous. :rock:
03-11-2011, 01:22 AM
ReardenSteel

:rock::rock: Very nice! I think it's time to take a road trip to Vegas.
03-11-2011, 01:52 AM
nun2sharp

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

You made out like a bandido. Forget about the beautiful scales, the FWE Leader is one of the finest shavers you can get. The ducks are gorgeous. :rock:

I t couldnt be said any better than this! Dude, yer kickin' butt!
03-11-2011, 02:26 AM
1OldGI

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/v...er-simpson.jpg

HMMMMM!!! Dubl Duck. Killer razor porn Dude! Kind of funny considering the title of the thread that no one has asked you how you did in the casinos. My wife has been lobbying for a Vegas trip for years. I for one am just not the Vegas type. Never lost a thing in Vegas I need to go back after. Although I've spent more than my fair share of time in the desert, if there's razors like that available I may just have to go.
03-11-2011, 02:37 AM
hi_bud_gl

Very nice buy. congratulations.
03-11-2011, 05:07 AM
gugi

Those look fantastic!!!
03-11-2011, 05:09 AM
TwistedOak

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/v...er-simpson.jpg

HMMMMM!!! Dubl Duck. Killer razor porn Dude! Kind of funny considering the title of the thread that no one has asked you how you did in the casinos. My wife has been lobbying for a Vegas trip for years. I for one am just not the Vegas type. Never lost a thing in Vegas I need to go back after. Although I've spent more than my fair share of time in the desert, if there's razors like that available I may just have to go.

Yeah man luckily I'm from Vegas and my family still lives here so I have a reason for visiting other than loose women, gambling, and hard drugs.

Thanks for the looks guys. Can't wait to restore that henckels.
03-11-2011, 05:16 AM
eTom

It is really porn.
Congrats!
03-11-2011, 08:39 AM
jhenry

TwistedOak,

Holy cow!!! Those razors look fantastic. Congrats on hiting a straight razor mother-lode.

How deep is that vein? Is it worth another straight razor prospector attempting to mine it?
03-11-2011, 02:17 PM
Stubear

Nice haul!

I keep hoping to stumble across something like that here in London, that would be awesome..!

The DD's are great shavers, mine are right up there on my list and that Leader looks stunning. I've not had the privelege to get my mitts on one but I'ev heard good things..!

Enjoy 'em! :)
03-11-2011, 03:13 PM
TwistedOak

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhenry

TwistedOak,

Holy cow!!! Those razors look fantastic. Congrats on hiting a straight razor mother-lode.

How deep is that vein? Is it worth another straight razor prospector attempting to mine it?

I would say it is worth it. The gentleman was nice enough to bring in blades from his home collection for me to purchase because the 15-20 he had in his antique store were mostly in terrible condition.

I plan on doing business with him in the future. :beer1:
03-13-2011, 12:34 AM
Croaker

A fine piece of luck there, congratulations! I would rather have gotten those gorgeous razors than won an equivalent value jackpot, but so would probably any of us.
03-23-2011, 09:24 PM
TwistedOak

Well everyone keep their fingers crossed. My girlfriend mailed them to me last week and today I found the package in my apartment foyer torn open... So now I am trying to find out when they were taken. I am very unhappy.

*edit - if anyone happens to see this set on ebay please let me know.
03-23-2011, 10:30 PM
ReardenSteel

Oh man...that does suck. I'm sorry for your loss but do hope they find their way back to you. If you find out who has them, I think you would be justisfied going :medvl: on the lowlife.
03-24-2011, 06:56 PM
TwistedOak

Well, I feel great and silly at the same time.

As it turns out, the package that I found torn open was just some candy or something my girlfriend had sent me. MY RAZORS ARRIVED TODAY! :y

fancy razor pictures for your enjoyment.
03-24-2011, 06:57 PM
TwistedOak

My Dubl Duck Goldedges:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...s/IMG_2599.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...s/IMG_2601.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...s/IMG_2603.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...s/IMG_2608.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...s/IMG_2610.jpg
03-24-2011, 06:58 PM
Maximilian

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

Well, I feel great and silly at the same time.

As it turns out, the package that I found torn open was just some candy or something my girlfriend had sent me.

You scared me to death with that story.

Glad they arrived safely.
03-24-2011, 06:58 PM
TwistedOak

My FWE Leader

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...s/IMG_2617.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...s/IMG_2619.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...s/IMG_2620.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...s/IMG_2627.jpg
03-24-2011, 08:08 PM
ReardenSteel

Thanks for the update and glad to hear it. You must feel like a kid in a candy store...decisions, decisions, which one to use first?
03-24-2011, 08:20 PM
TwistedOak

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReardenSteel

Thanks for the update and glad to hear it. You must feel like a kid in a candy store...decisions, decisions, which one to use first?

I think I am going to build up my shaving skill with my dovo before I give the FWE or Duck a try. Just so I can comment on the blade itself and not my poor technique. :cool:
03-29-2011, 12:11 AM
Firefighter2

I can't believe he let these razors escape his clutches! You're very lucky to have come across these.
03-29-2011, 05:41 PM
MNstCloud

Nice find!
03-29-2011, 06:30 PM
wescap34

You find razors like these AND your gf sends you candy! Life is good dude!
03-29-2011, 06:32 PM
TwistedOak

Quote:

Originally Posted by wescap34

You find razors like these AND your gf sends you candy! Life is good dude!

Haha yes I must have done something awesome in my past life to be this lucky.
04-04-2013, 05:49 PM
GasCan

Any chance you would give up the location of this treasure trove? I'm in the area and feel lucky
04-07-2013, 08:17 AM
kalerolf

wow, realy nice buy!
04-08-2013, 01:28 PM
Brando

Yup I Have to agree with Jimmy
And they all appear to be in great condition
You lucky dog

QUOTE=JimmyHAD;753390]You made out like a bandido. Forget about the beautiful scales, the FWE Leader is one of the finest shavers you can get. The ducks are gorgeous. :rock:[/QUOTE]