Straight No. 1640?

[buzzy]

Hi!
Anyone knows something about this straight?


The only thing written on the tang is 1640. I find it odd that there is nothing written on the "usual" side of the tang.
Scales seem to be in plastic (probably molded?)

Thanks!

 

[tomjr]

pretty, looks like a generic no name blade but pretty. my no name is at least marked Solingen so it is a unknown 4 me.

 

[newtobengall]

It almost looks like theres remains of the Sheffield sword used by Joseph Allen and sons, on the tang?
Anybody else see it?

 

[Lexbomb]

I thought this was how many straights Johnmrson owned

 

[buzzy]

It almost looks like theres remains of the Sheffield sword used by Joseph Allen and sons, on the tang?
Anybody else see it?

I see what you mean but when I look at the razor (not at the picture) there is absolutely nothing on that side of the tang...

I honed it and got a good shave with it this morning. I guess that's the important thing!

 

[life2short1971]

I see what you mean but when I look at the razor (not at the picture) there is absolutely nothing on that side of the tang...

I honed it and got a good shave with it this morning. I guess that's the important thing!

If a blade is a reject they either grind the makers mark off or XXX it out so it may be a shadow that is seen at certain light and angles because it has been nearly completely erased. That is my theory anyway.

 

[buzzy]

I just found another straight with the same scales :


This one is marked Henry Sears & Son 1865.

Is it possible they are related?

It's interesting to note that this one only have one pin. When I unpinned mine for cleaning I noticed that the wedge area was glued before. The wedge is molded with one scale. Somebody must have pined the wedge to repair it.

 

[buzzy]

Found another straight with the same scales but they are black. It's a S.&P.LIOON

 

[Mike H]

There is a Robeson Cutlery 1640




I think Scott is on to something.