Thread: Favorite Torreys

Originally Posted by Martin103

Nice write up Tom, and definately a great history as well, and i totally agree with the Sheffield influence, with Torrey's, Turner and Cowlishaw, i notice lately there is also razors marked Joseph Turner only in the same fashion as the Turner and Cowlishaw.
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So it would seem a bit of history is missing here from the time Turner bought out Cowlishaw in 1876 and teamed up with Torrey in 1880.
Seems Turner made razors with his name only from Worcester after leaving Meriden. Perhaps made side by side with Torrey's for a while?

Great blades for sure,has anyone seen one > than 6/8?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

So it would seem a bit of history is missing here from the time Turner bought out Cowlishaw in 1876 and teamed up with Torrey in 1880.
Seems Turner made razors with his name only from Worcester after leaving Meriden. Perhaps made side by side with Torrey's for a while?

Thats what i was thinking!

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Great blades for sure,has anyone seen one > than 6/8?

This one is quite early. Similar to old Sheffields and not the rock-hard steel of later Torreys. 7/8 plus!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

This one is quite early. Similar to old Sheffields and not the rock-hard steel of later Torreys. 7/8 plus!

OMG,that is a fantastic razor

Originally Posted by Martin103

Nice write up Tom, and definately a great history as well, and i totally agree with the Sheffield influence, with Torrey's, Turner and Cowlishaw, i notice lately there is also razors marked Joseph Turner only in the same fashion as the Turner and Cowlishaw.
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I thought to add a picture or 2 of a Turner and Cowlishaw. supposedly 1872-76

Very Nice Tom! never saw one with that stamp before, thanks for sharing.

Don't buy any, pass on them ... ..... they are junk ..... especially those with faux tortoise scales

Originally Posted by mrsell63

Attachment 128761. I have put the very best edge on my vintage Torrey 922 clad tang

Jerry, Please keep a close eye on this razor. Please note the banding of orange-yellow in the green scales. This is often (though not always) a sign the celluloid is changing, and the blade under that area may start to rust. I have had it happen to 2 or my razors.

Originally Posted by mrsell63

Attachment 128761I have always found Torrey razors to be more difficult to hone than the average razor, which would indicate that they are not average razors. Don't know why but it has always seemed that way. I have put the very best edge on my vintage Torrey 922 clad tang and and the other Torreys are just as enjoyable to shave with. Torreys are quality blades and here are 4 of the 5 that I have in my collection. Are there anyother Torrey fans out there? Jerry____

What is the difficulty in honing them?