Can somebody help tell me what I've got here.

[benjaminnutt]

Good evening

I was wondering if somebody could give me a bit of assistance in giving me some details about the cut throat razor I have recently received? It's a Joseph Rodgers, (I have read up a bit but would appreciate some assistance from those in the know)...I purchased it for £8.50 on ebay. Does it look any good? I am wanting to get it cleaned up, however, I am complete novice on the cut throat razor scene...

Thanks in advance

Benjamin

Pictures are from the ebay sale, I can take some others if required.

 

[smalltank]

pics dont show..

 

[wherndon]

yes, what ^ he said

 

[benjaminnutt]

Apologies...now posted!

Thanks

Benjamin

 

[jpcwon]

Looks to have quite a bit of hone wear, but otherwise in good shape, I say hone it up (or get it honed up) and it should shave just fine!!

 

[global_dev]

Wow.. that's some shaping

 

[jrward2]

Maybe post some other pictures that are larger on here, I can't really make out what the tang says or small details. However, it looks like there is a lot of hone ware, especially at the toe. There should be life left in it though.

 

[life2short1971]

Someone was a two fisted honer and used a lot of pressure on the toe honing. It will still take a nice edge though and Joseph Rodgers made some of the finest Sheffield steel razors so it should still serve you well.

 

[Wullie]

Someone was a two fisted honer and used a lot of pressure on the toe honing. It will still take a nice edge though and Joseph Rodgers made some of the finest Sheffield steel razors so it should still serve you well.

I agree, they're great razors and that one has a lot of life yet.

 

[benjaminnutt]

Thanks everybody for the messages and advice, it is very much appreciated. I will look at getting it cleaned up and honed. Is somebody able to tell me a rough age of this razor?

I haven't had a chance to get any better pictures taken yet.

Does the 'The Rodgers' engraving have an significance?

Thanks again.

Benjamin

 

[global_dev]

My guess is around 1900 give or take 50. Maybe it was a flagship model since it caries the same surname. But then again dovo's Best doesn't appear to be their best either.

 

[benjaminnutt]

Thanks global_dev, much appreciated.

Benjamin