Swedish red devil

**aaron1234** · 09-21-2015, 06:39 PM

I bought this 1874 ran-tan-karus red devil today and I was hoping for some information about it. I'm also wondering if the scales are original or not and if so are they wort keeping even with the cracks Name: uploadfromtaptalk1442860373899.jpg
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**Hirlau** · 09-21-2015, 09:13 PM

Welcome aboard,,,,,,
I have one & it's a great shaver. the one in your photo needs cleaning, of course & my only concern with it is the rust spot on the edge, toward the toe.

I don't know if the scales are original ,, as mine is in storage & my photos of it not readily available,,,, I'll dig them out later tonight & compare to yours.

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**Hirlau** · 09-22-2015, 04:56 AM

I just pulled the photos of mine, it has ivory scales on it , not like the ones on your razor; so I cannot tell you if they are original,,,sorry.

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**aaron1234** · 09-22-2015, 09:57 PM

How thick is the blade on yours because mine is only 4.5/8th Name: uploadfromtaptalk1442959014118.jpg
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**Hirlau** · 09-22-2015, 11:54 PM

She's stored away,,, I have no idea the size,,, I have vever actually measured any of my razors. The photos were from the purchase of the razor. My Red devil is a Max Sprecher restoration & those are his photos.

**MikeB52** · 09-23-2015, 12:09 AM

Is 1874 the year you think it was made?
I have one that was received in black bakelite scales that were cracked.
I've seen them with the devil logo, think Harry Wally posted a cool restoration thread on his. Also in bakelite I believe.
Mine is a 5/8th still.
Nice blade, love the shave I get from it.
Mine's in some home grown ash scales now I carved up like the devils tail.
Call it my Official Halloween kit. Was actually a featured SOTD last year I think, I was honoured to see.
Cheers.
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**Maximilian** · 09-23-2015, 12:18 AM

The one from Hirlau was a 6/8 extra full hollow. Sharp little devil

**Hirlau** · 09-23-2015, 12:20 AM

Yep,,,, and not a bad restoration job that Sprecher fella did,,

**aaron1234** · 09-23-2015, 02:10 AM

I believe that's the year it was made.

**sharptonn** · 09-23-2015, 02:26 AM

My Engstrom Red Devil shaves wonderfully still; http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...tan-karus.html

I sincerely think the OP's razor seems done. I hope it can be brought back.

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