Rocket differences.

[MTgrayling]

Just what are these pointy tooth like tabs on the Rockets on the right in the pictures below? They look similiar to the tabs on SS's but those are part of two thin pieces of metal pressed together, on these English razors it is part of a single piece of metal and I can't imagine a purpose for them on either razor.

Parats: English, German

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[Groundhog]

I've always just figured they were cosmetic?? I'm with you...what are they for?

 

[MTgrayling]

I've always just figured they were cosmetic?? I'm with you...what are they for?

And why only on some razors? I think they look better without them myself.

 

[Hanspleasure]

Just another way of the British letting us know they are superior.
Good grief.. you have TWO 58's??

 

[Groundhog]

Just another question we'll probably never know the answer to in regard to the English Gillettes....

 

[MTgrayling]

Good grief.. you have TWO 58's??

The one on the right is up for trade on the BS&T forum.

I don't know why but those #58's just click with me like Presidents.

 

[MTgrayling]

Parats: English, German

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I found another one, the red tip Rocket. I'm still looking for an explanation for these "teeth" if anyone has an answer as to what they are, or what they do, or why they are there.

Red Tip Rockets: