Thread: Clauss USMC 6/8

There are 2 different Marine Corps razors by Clauss the older of the 2 has USMC etched on the Blade and those razors date back to the Spanish American War The other the 1 like you have is Pre-WW I it has some type of coating on the blade to keep it from rusting that being said it will rust if not taken care of. I own both models and only shave with 1 or the other on the 10 of November. Get honed and enjoy a piece of History

Originally Posted by Slamthunderide

There are 2 different Marine Corps razors by Clauss the older of the 2 has USMC etched on the Blade and those razors date back to the Spanish American War The other the 1 like you have is Pre-WW I it has some type of coating on the blade to keep it from rusting that being said it will rust if not taken care of. I own both models and only shave with 1 or the other on the 10 of November. Get honed and enjoy a piece of History

Thank you for the info! I always thought the Marines weren't formed until WWII, so i thought my razor was made in the 40's.

Originally Posted by tri33

Thank you for the info! I always thought the Marines weren't formed until WWII, so i thought my razor was made in the 40's.

you're off by a couple of years..

Captain Samuel Nicholas formed two battalions of Continental Marines on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia as naval infantry.[10] Since then, the mission of the Marine Corps has evolved with changing military doctrine and American foreign policy.

United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Clauss razors are great shavers.

i will have to get one of these. Being a Marine, i want one of these.. and great my RAD is kicking in again...

You got a hell of a deal! Those are highly sought after in excellent condition.

Originally Posted by Wullie

you're off by a couple of years..

United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Clauss razors are great shavers.

I checked out that wikipedia article too. And so i've heard, i cant wait to shave with it!

The USMC was originated on Nobember 10 1775 by Captain Samuel Nichols in a bar called Tunn tavern by which starts an argument what was formed 1st the Army or the Marines. I believe it's the Marines but its a difficult thing to figure out historically