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    Default 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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    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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    Sorry I cant help with maker info, but that is one beautiful blade!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grazor View Post
    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.
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by IamSt8ght View Post
    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?
    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.
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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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    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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    Wheatley Bros, by William and Samuel Wheatley.Founded 1878-1936, Wheat Sheaf marks sold to Needham, veall & Tyzack.
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    Nice blade
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    Quote Originally Posted by Geezer View Post
    The inlay is probably a pewter metal. At least those on similar scales I have is. The same metal as the wedges.
    ~Richard
    Yep.Geezer is right, pewter.
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