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    Was at an antiques market today and was getting tired of walking around and not finding much aside from beat up German hollow grounds when I made the biggest score I have ever had. Check it out - it's an 8/8 Joseph Rodgers with factory polish, worked spine, and a thumbnotch. And ivory scales in good shape. And there's not even rust in the pivot. Oh, and it was also $10. I almost fainted when I saw the price tag. It was hidden in a pile with a couple other junk hollow grounds. Just need to bust out the MAAS...

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    I also got a WB Celebrated for $10:

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    And finally, a sweet Wade and Butcher cast steel chisel for woodworking:

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    This guy had a whole box of chisels, mostly WB, but also a couple Greaves and Sons. It was cool to see the makers marks on something other than razors / knives.

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    Amazing............

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    Great score!
    I hope you are taking good care of that crookes for me

    Eric.

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    Quote Originally Posted by epd View Post
    Great score!
    I hope you are taking good care of that crookes for me

    Eric.
    Yup. One of my best shavers, and also on the "never sell" list.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ScienceGuy View Post
    Yup. One of my best shavers, and also on the "never sell" list.
    Understandable, If it were mine I wouldn't sell it either I will never forget about that beauty.

    Cheers.

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    Just cleaned it up with some polish and soap / water on the scales. More pics! Here it is next to a 5/8 Henckels:

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    fantastic finds...I hope to have some like this in the near future...congrats!

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    Love that JR! Wish I could find something that nice in my local antique shops...

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    Congrats on the great score.

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    Yaaa you!!!!! Dont you just love the hunt? the cetch is fun to. Nice bag!!
    Rich

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