I'm Stumped
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What baffles you about it?
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Well, there's Dubl Duck, maybe this is Dubl Chicken? Dunno bro.
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I actually Googled "straight razor" and Dubl Chicken and Two Chickens. Nothing.
The tang is inlaid with either celluloid or ivory.
This is not so uncommon, sometimes mother of pearl as well.
There were so many razor makers at one point that not every one became well known. Some makers only for a short time, this does not mean anything with regards to quality though.
This is not so uncommon, sometimes mother of pearl as well.
There were so many razor makers at one point that not every one became well known. Some makers only for a short time, this does not mean anything with regards to quality though.
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Thanks for the info. I'd never seen one like that.
Here is one I picked up a while ago.
www.badgerandblade.com
Boker antique store find
I don't need any more razors but when I see a decent razor cheap, I feel it is my responsibility to give it a new life. A Very, Very, light cleaning while in the scales. Any info for time frame would be appreciated. Thanks The steel seems exceptional. It honed very easily to a superb edge...
www.badgerandblade.com
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Here is one I picked up a while ago.
Boker antique store find
I don't need any more razors but when I see a decent razor cheap, I feel it is my responsibility to give it a new life. A Very, Very, light cleaning while in the scales. Any info for time frame would be appreciated. Thanks The steel seems exceptional. It honed very easily to a superb edge...
Thanks again for the education. I really love your blade.
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I agree, but I could never match it with anything. I did add greatly to my SR education, though.
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Probably German made, 20th century.
I’ve got a Keen Kutter with a MoP tang inlay, with plastic scales. Strange combo, but there it is.
I’ve got a Keen Kutter with a MoP tang inlay, with plastic scales. Strange combo, but there it is.
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Sounds nice. I keep learning things here, thanks.
I don't think that's a chicken. Looks more like a turkey to me with the fancy tail feathers. I did a little sleuthing during my commute. Unfortunately Google is infested with a cheap modern knockoff razor company when you search for "turkey straight razor".
I’d say Hen and Rooster, as was suggested also. I've seen other tangs with on-lays, but not often.
Amazon.com : Hen & Rooster HR401RPB-BRK Straight Razor Red Pick Bone : Folding Camping Knives : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Hen & Rooster HR401RPB-BRK Straight Razor Red Pick Bone : Folding Camping Knives : Sports & Outdoors
www.amazon.com
With +90 percent certainty that razor is made in Solingen in the 1880's or late 1870's. It was the standard Solingen export razor model of that time. There were literally hundreds of different razors brands in Solingen back then. The names of most brands are lost, even if some like ERN still are known. Here are three from the "museum" part of my collection.
no matter what, that looks like a perfectly serviceable razor. I'd personally leave the patina as is, hone it, and start shaving with it.
Found this on a quick search for you.....look at the blade. HTHYO....Larry
Does favor the H&R logo. Nice find. I would like to have one their old knives/razors eventually.
That would be the rooster.
A strutting tom with his feathers fanned out would look good etched on a blade though.
