Thread: Antique store finds 2, Good or Garbage?

I found these today, they were $10 each,(sorry if the picture came out bad) the only thing i have done is give them a quick once over with a rag and some Metal polish. Other then that its how they came. What do you think? I have pretty thick skin so be honest. If nothing else they can be used for me to practice my honing. but the C-Mon is almost sharp enough to shave as is, not that i would ever put it to my face before it was perfect.
Thanks in advance
Christian

Just a few more pictures.

I think you did fine for the money, the C-Mon will need a serious bevel reset, it seems by my screen
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Looks like they can be used to shave with after some more love. The C-mon has a short blade but some like it that way for various reasons. The question is ,,,,Do you like them ? That's all that matters. Make em shave and see.

Maybe it's just me, but I think the C-Mon looks shortened. Or somehow modified...

But C-Mon's are great shavers, so if she'll take and edge that's a win. The edge on the other looks a bit wavey (maybe that's just me...), so I would have passed for the money (again, maybe that's just me).

But hone them up and see how they do, and then you'll know how you did.

10$ each ..... great find! Don't know about your restoring skills but worst case, you've got yourself 2 test dummies !!

Cheers

This is all new to me especially the restores, but I've noticed/found there are plenty if people on this site that are amazing at the restores. Actually I'd consider most pieces of functional art. Eventually I want them all restored but till then ill sharpen and see, and continue to learn

What's the name on the tang of the mystery razor in black?

Originally Posted by lindyhop66

What's the name on the tang of the mystery razor in black?

It says 56 MARS on the back says best silver steel extra hollow ground Germany

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I think you did fine for the money, the C-Mon will need a serious bevel reset, it seems by my screen
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The bevel needs a bit of tlc, but nothing that a bit of sand paper, several quality stones, a good paddle strop and a lot of patience wont cure. The only thing im curious about is on the scales are the metal c-mon decals is superglue good to get the corner to stick back on as one of the corners is coming up a bit?