15/16" Ernst Klopp "Spezial"

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05-21-2011, 08:28 PM
BladeRunner001

15/16" Ernst Klopp "Spezial"

I was lucky (I think) to be only bidder on this thing of beauty; a 15/16" Ernst Klopp "Spezial". She's in pretty tip top condition, with the exception of back tang area (some sort of stain that wouldn't go away with MAAS)

Does anyone have any info on the maker/manufacturer? I haven't seen too much info on them. She seems to be taking a pretty nice edge (although not shave tested yet)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/...02f0415a_b.jpg

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05-21-2011, 08:42 PM
Birnando

I know Diddley about the maker, but my oh my Robert, what a gorgeous razor.
Congratulations buddy:)
05-21-2011, 08:49 PM
holli4pirating

I have no factual information about Klopps, but I have had a few and they have been top notch shavers. Yours is a beauty.
05-21-2011, 08:57 PM
Maximilian

ohhhh. nice catch! congrats and enjoy that gorgeous piece of steel.
05-21-2011, 09:04 PM
BladeRunner001

Thanks guys :bow

Max: I have a question for you. Do you think that "stain" on part of the backside tang can go away (picture #2)? ideas?
05-22-2011, 01:09 PM
nicknbleeding

Quote:

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Thanks guys :bow

Max: I have a question for you. Do you think that "stain" on part of the backside tang can go away (picture #2)? ideas?

Im sorry Robert to tell you but there is no hope. You REALLY should let me handle this eye sore for you. I would hate for that staining to spread to your Maxeum pieces. LOL Just kidding. Very lucky catch!
05-22-2011, 01:36 PM
Maxi

That is a very nice looking piece of equipment! It's in great shape!
05-25-2011, 04:37 PM
RobertH

I think that's one of the best looking razors I've ever seen. Congratulations on the great score. Very jealous.
05-25-2011, 05:47 PM
crichton

Wow, congrats on such a great acquisition!
05-25-2011, 05:54 PM
thehekler

I love the spine work, you really found a gem!
05-25-2011, 09:28 PM
rostfrei

Its rare that one can get a razor like that w/ the spine etching & color engraving uncontested. Bravo.
05-26-2011, 04:52 PM
Croaker

That is an outstandingly good looking and high end razor! Everything to love; worked spine, excellent etching, nice colorful scales and inlays, and huge blade! Hope it is a great shaver too. Congratulations.
05-27-2011, 01:18 AM
Scipio

That's a sweet blade, I assume NOS. I am surprised it doesn't have a 14 on the shank. Either way its one hell of a find.
05-27-2011, 03:06 AM
sharptonn

;)Nice catch and nice work, Robert !!! I am very proud of you and happy for you. This is a nice piece and you have done well by it. I would consider it DONE! Now, hone the thing!
05-27-2011, 03:17 AM
BladeRunner001

Thanks guys..>She is indeed a great shaver. Smooth as butter. This blade (and her edge) re-created a whole different standard by which to judge other blades for me. She is also ~2 times heavier than other blades her size.
05-27-2011, 03:19 AM
BladeRunner001

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharptonn

;)Nice catch and nice work, Robert !!! I am very proud of you and happy for you. This is a nice piece and you have done well by it. I would consider it DONE! Now, hone the thing!

Thank you my friend :bow. She is honed and took her for a test drive (I think last week in SOTD).
05-27-2011, 03:54 PM
kalerolf

Hmmm... thats a nice razor!
06-04-2011, 04:01 PM
GeauxLSU

That's a beautiful razor. Let me guess, $3.99 plus tax?
06-09-2011, 06:46 PM
Sasquatch

Damn that's sweet! Makes my best look like roadkill...enjoy it!