New Strop/Straight Day, Trash or Treasure?

[Crisco]

Hi folks,

This is my first non-introductory post of B&B, so please forgive me if this is posted in the incorrect sub forum.

I regular several local antique marts in my area, and always keep an eye out for old shaving gear. Recently I found an old strop and JA Henckels straight razor. I haven't been able to find much information on either, but I do have some concerns with each.

With the strop, I haven't been able to find much information on the manufacturer, so I have no clue if it is a quality piece or not. Also, there are some scratches/scuffs on the leather side, but it all seems to be quite smooth. So, is this a usable strop, or just a decorative piece?

With the razor, the main concern I have is with what appears to be some shallow but extensive pitting at the tip of the cutting edge on both sides of the blade. Is this something that could be honed out? If so, is the blade worth the trouble? On the left side of the blade, the tang is marked:

JD HENCKELS.TWIN WORKS
SOLINGEN.GERMANY

And on the right side of the tang it's marked:

GRAEF & SCHMIDT

...if that is of any importance. I'll attach a few pictures, I apologize in advance for their quality.

Any information on either item would be most appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Mike H]

Razor looks rough, but should hone ok. It is a well regarded brand.
The stop looks like it would work as a beginner strop.
...If you can get them for cheap.
What are they asking?

 

[Crisco]

Hi Mike,
Thanks for the reply. I got the pair for around $40 after tax.

 

[weizemanner]

Great brand on the razor, I actually collect anything antique Henckels. It looks pretty beat up but it is so hard to tell from a picture. I can't say what it's worth (forum policy) but for razors that need sanding, I pay 5-10 each. I probably would have gone 15 because I collect them.

Guessing horsehide strop. That style seems to run about 30 new. If the rest of the strop as as good as the one pictured I personally would feel good about dropping 30.

I think you paid fair. Not really a steal but you didn't get ripped off.

 

[Crisco]

Hey Weizmanner, thanks for the info.