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I think I'll call it "RADzilla"
I just got back from a local antique mall with the absolute largest straight razor I've ever laid eyed on. Yes, you're reading that tape measure correctly. This monster is a full 1 5/16" at its widest point and the blade has 3 1/2" of cutting surface. And, yes... this sucker is heavy. For $10 I figured that it is at least an interesting curiosity - I'd probably be hesitant to actually shave with the thing. The tang is marked "Manufactured for the United States ______" (I can't make out the last word). I can only imagine that the reaction on my face when I opened up this beast must have been priceless.
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Re: I think I'll call it "RADzilla"
I just picked up a couple of these on eBay, both only 17/16.
There are a couple of informative links in this thread.
It's made by el&co, other then that there isn't much info available...
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=92832
I'd leave that one as is and hone it up, your going to find it won't be an everyday shaver!
Nice find,
Eric