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03-30-2018, 11:50 PM #91Senior Member
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The 700 on left and 700C on right. Most of the Red Imp logo is gone now. The hardware is different as well. The 700 states made in Germany and the 700C says made in USA. The 700 measures 2.9mm in middle and the 700C measures 3.5mm in thickness. I had to do some restoration work on the 700 so it is slightly narrower than the 700C. A hunk of leather was was missing. Looked like a rat had chewed on it. Had to sand it down to regain the proper look. Also had to lather it up with Williams shaving soap several times to soften it up. Seems to have worked as it has a nice draw somewhat faster than the 700C. Colors are certainly different. Hope this was helpful. Austin
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04-05-2018, 05:50 PM #92Senior Member
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Found this showing the different Pelican strops
Not the greatest pics but you can see the 6P top of the line goes for 28000 yen, about 260 bucks, 186 quid which is around the price of the top end Kanoyamas being sold now.
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04-05-2018, 11:10 PM #93Razor Vulture
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When was that, Mark?
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04-06-2018, 03:01 PM #94Senior Member
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Not sure mate, the photo didn't come with any more info
I daresay it's a good few years old.sharptonn likes this.
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04-06-2018, 03:05 PM #95Razor Vulture
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They had quite the lineup, eh?
Betcha that is from the 60's at most. Would be nice to have seen those in person!markbignosekelly likes this.
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04-06-2018, 06:20 PM #96Senior Member
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Yeah, ol' Naomi Sans had quite the career from making these exquisite strops. I remember JimRs blog showing at least 25 different stamps. Would love to have a gander where he works, I bet he still has a few from back in the day.
I wonder if he realises how loved his strops are to us?
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04-30-2018, 01:18 AM #97Razor Vulture
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This one sold for 255.00 just now...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Imp-700...vip=true&rt=nc
Not too shabby!
See that Red Imp plastic sleeve?
That is what was on 2 of my old NOS Kanayamas. From Japan!
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04-30-2018, 06:08 AM #98Senior Member
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High price, but it looks mint and I paid more I think for my Neil Miller Shell and Westhlome Shell is about the same I believe.
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04-30-2018, 01:58 PM #99Razor Vulture
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It had some yucky fabric. If it had been another brand it would not have garnered half of that, IMO. Still, hard to see them in that condition.
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04-30-2018, 06:22 PM #100Senior Member
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Yup another quality shell wouldn't sell for nearly as much but Red Imps have always been coveted and threads like this will drive up prices. I've seen a few descent 2 inch vintage shell go for peanuts
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