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  1. 12-12-2011, 02:16 AM #1
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    Default Henry Sears and Sons 6/8 No. 489

    I'm pretty happy with this little gem. It says 1865 on the tang, but I think that's just when Mr. Sears must have started his company. I haven't honed it yet, cause I was too busy taking pictures. If anybody has any information on it, I'd be interested to hear it. Looks just perfect I think.
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  2. 12-12-2011, 03:20 AM #2
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    That's a nice looking razor. If there's hone wear on the spine, I can't see it. I'd be pretty happy with that one too!! Excellent!!!

    Howard
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    She's in nice shape!
    Use it in good health!

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    Info on the company is not hard to find. If I remember correctly, the '1865' designation was only used after the company was sold in 1897
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    http://straightrazorpalace.com/aucti...313-sears.html
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    Henry Sears and Sears, Roebuck, etc are of no relation.
    Henry Sears & Son and Henry Sears & Son 1865 are related in the fact that in 1897 Henry Sears was sold to Ozmun-Kirk & Co. So your razor was made in Germany for Ozmun-KIrk of St. Paul, MN. acording to GOINS"
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    Founded in 1865 as Henry Sears & Company in Rockford, Illinois, they first used the trademark "Queen" about 1870. In 1883 the business became Henry Sears & Sons.* Based in Chicago for many years, it was eventually sold in 1897 to Farwell-Ozmun-Kirk & Company Hardware of St. Paul, Minnesota.*

    I have 2 of 5/8 size. One, a Shoulderless beauty - pristine, the other, marked 'Prussia', which likely dates it before WWI. Its also pristine. I'm not fond of the 5/8 size, but can't bear to part w/ these. The shaves are really wonderful.
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    Well that explains it's nice condition. It's practically a newborn!

    I picked up another one marked QUEEN 3/4 also, but she's definitely not ready for any photo shoot. I was hoping they were American made, but...I'm not even a little bummed they aren't.
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  9. 12-13-2011, 05:25 AM #6
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    That's a great looking razor. I also have a Henry Sears heirloom razor restored last year by Glenn an it is a great shaver. Hope you enjoy it for years to come.
    Why doesn't the taco truck drive around the neighborhood selling tacos & margaritas???
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    nice razor, spike point, hollow ground,...a great shaver I guess
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  11. 12-15-2011, 05:54 PM #8
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    Sadly, I've not been able to get a smooth shave with it yet. Not the razors fault ofc. It's all me on that one. Right now it feels like a lethally sharp rake...Maybe this weekend I'll get it fixed.
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    They are great shavers ! Keep at the honing, you will get it fine tuned and be delighted with the shave.
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