The history of the Heljestrand "M.K." series

[Polarbeard]

Have you ever heard about mk n 170 ?

I haven't, but there were many new or renamed razor models during Heljestrand's last desperate decade (1970-1979)

 

[Steve56]

There’s a No 130 and No 140. The 130 is a 6/8, the 140 is 7/8-8/8.

 

[Ciko84]

Beautiful items


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[Steve56]

Thank you sir.

 

[Luecke2326]

Always a good history lesson, when Arne is involved. Thanks @Polarbeard

 

[global_dev]

I just picked up a stainless mk no 42

second from bottom. No.24 5/8s in there for ref only

 

[Polarbeard]

I just picked up a stainless mk no 42
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second from bottom. No.24 5/8s in there for ref only

The 25 is a good razor regardless of size.

 

[global_dev]

The 25 is a good razor regardless of size.

i assume you mean the 24 and you are absolutely right. The “oem” edges and my honed ones have been ridiculous. It was part of 7 razor roll, but not with day markings

 

[Polarbeard]

i assume you mean the 24 and you are absolutely right. The “oem” edges and my honed ones have been ridiculous. It was part of 7 razor roll, but not with day markings

Indeed I did. It's Friday afternoon here and it's been a long and hectic work week. The 24 5/8 was a very late production razor.

Just some information so you don't buy a duplicate one (unless you want another one): Before the Heljestrand 5/8 quarter hollow was sold as No.24 5/8 it had been sold as:

• No.23 (most "common")
• No.41
• No.42
• No.923 (mostly for surgical use)
• In the later part of the 1970's it was given another name that I've forgotten. It could have been "Viking".

There was also a quarter hollow 6/8 version sold as No.22. The bestseller through all years was however the No.24 4/8, a great razor that still can be had for not too much money.

In any case I hope you'll enjoy that very fine razor.

 

[global_dev]

In the later part of the 1970's it was given another name that I've forgotten. It could have been "Viking".

the mk no42 stainless has the viking etch on the face of the blade.

 

[Lyon Heart]

This has been great information on the MKs. I just picked up an MK no.6 for $50 (CDA$s). Lovely shape, it just needed a bit of rubbing with Mother's Mag Cleaner and has hardly any bevel nor wear.

The funny thing is that when I got home, I googled "Heljestrand straight razor" and up popped PolarBeard's profile picture.

 

[2bit_collie]

Thanks for all your information @Polarbeard! I now have a Heljestrand No.24 and a Tornblom, with a MK 31 on the way, and you are to thank (or blame) for that! All these history lessons are probably why I own a bunch of beat-up vintage SRs instead of 2-3 really nice new ones. I keep thinking about a Korat 14.2 but then I see some beater with the faded stamping “ESKILSTUNA” or “LITTLE VALLEY” on it and I just can’t resist!

 

[Polarbeard]

This has been great information on the MKs. I just picked up an MK no.6 for $50 (CDA$s). Lovely shape, it just needed a bit of rubbing with Mother's Mag Cleaner and has hardly any bevel nor wear.

The funny thing is that when I got home, I googled "Heljestrand straight razor" and up popped PolarBeard's profile picture.

So now I'm a celebrity! I'll put on some perfume comb my hair and wait by the door for the female fans to come by. Then again ladies in dire need to shave...

 

[Ice-Man]

So now I'm a celebrity! I'll put on some perfume comb my hair and wait by the door for the female fans to come by. Then again ladies in dire need to shave...

Hmmm that's a good idea you standing at the front door, and I will stand on the corner with a 50mm saying I will get his collection
of razors......