Thread: Colt commerorative razor

Generally collectability seems to be inversely proportional to amount that something is advertised as "collectible".

I just can't understand why a company like Colt would even put their name on something that wasn't good.

Secondly, I don't understand why a company would make a razor out of junk steel when good steel is quite affordable. The labor remains the same...

I agree, but most gun companies allow their name to be put on stuff that is junk.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

I agree, but most gun companies allow their name to be put on stuff that is junk.

Oh, you can tell it is junk right from the get go by just looking at the rough grind on the edge.

It's funny when people know that you collect and use straights, they like to bring you these "nice finds" and try to get you to buy them.

I have to be pretty specific now when people ask me if they run across some do they want me have them pick them up. You then have to go into a 10 minute lesson on sheffieds, solingens and US made razors, then onto blade wear and such.

I just couldn't let this old fella think he wasn't helping me out, and for 10 bucks with the Colt name on I figured what the heck. Those that know me, know I wouldn't normally go after these types. After collecting and restoring razors to this point, I think I know enough not to fall for poor quality.

You collect (Stuff) for one of two resons, 1) You like something, "my wife and her fogs for instants" and 2) For is value, will i or can i make some money off the resale. Sounds like you got the first one covered. Enjoy.
Rich

Originally Posted by Ryan82

So what exactly is the point of making and selling so-called commemorative "razors" that aren't even functional?

I'm in the market for a novelty letter opener that looks like a straight razor. This should do quite nicely!

Originally Posted by sheffieldlover

I'm in the market for a novelty letter opener that looks like a straight razor. This should do quite nicely!

Wanna buy it?