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03-02-2013, 08:31 PM #1Senior Member
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Wheat Sheaf 13/16 Help
I received this razor from an ebay seller, and it is definately a keeper. I soaked the entire razor in neatsfoot oil for a couple of days, then sanded and polished the scales, inside and out. The razor was shave ready as advertised by the seller, and in fact has an incredible edge, and delivered a smooth shave this morning. Anyhow, I know very little about Sheaf Works Cutlery Company, other than they produced fine Sheffield blades, and they are somehow connected to the Wheatley Brothers. This one is a near wedge that is closer to 7/8 than 13/16. Can anybody tell me something about the history or this razor and/or maker? Thank you.
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03-02-2013, 08:44 PM #2Truth is weirder than any fiction..
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can't help with the history side of it, but i have a Joseph Rodgers 7/8 with identical scales, even the blade looks the same shape.
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03-02-2013, 08:50 PM #3Senior Member
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Sorry I cant help with maker info, but that is one beautiful blade!
Eric.
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03-02-2013, 11:53 PM #4Senior Member
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The inlay on this razor is lead. I thought it was silver until I looked closely at it and wiped it with a cloth. It is definately lead. Is yours the same?
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03-03-2013, 12:30 AM #5Truth is weirder than any fiction..
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Seems more like silver, soft, but not as soft as lead, and slightly different shape to yours. Actually shaved with it last night, one of my favorites. Originally Posted by IamSt8ght
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I can't help you with the info you seek, but it definitely looks awesome!!! Congrats on a nice pickup.
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03-05-2013, 03:28 AM #7
The inlay is probably a pewter metal. At least those on similar scales I have is. The same metal as the wedges.
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03-05-2013, 04:10 AM #8Historically Inquisitive
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Wheatley Bros, by William and Samuel Wheatley.Founded 1878-1936, Wheat Sheaf marks sold to Needham, veall & Tyzack.
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03-05-2013, 04:25 AM #9Senior Member
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Nice blade
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03-06-2013, 05:49 PM #10Truth is weirder than any fiction..
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Yep.Geezer is right, pewter. Originally Posted by Geezer
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