The Straight Razor Acquisition Thread

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by DaltonGang, Aug 3, 2017.

  1. Shojo510

    Shojo510 Well-Known Member

    My RAD level is increasing...

    Two nice ladies came today

    The first one was a lovely Friodur 72

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    The next lovely is the Kikuboshi Feon 6800 Swedish steel
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    Can't wait to give them a go

    Cheers!
     
  2. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    :happy088: Those look amazing - great purchases.
     
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  3. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    F.W.Engels, Leader

    I couldn't help myself. I've only seen 2 others like this, on this site. It is a little worn, but not too much, and has no cell rot. It will require only minimal work, to prettify it. Plus, I got it for a good price. Sorry for the bad pics. It really does look better in person.

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  4. Shojo510

    Shojo510 Well-Known Member

    Fredrick Reynolds fixer upper. Broken scales...bummer! I proclaim it shall be whole again!

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  5. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    I understand RAD. This retirement business has me screwed up but Social Security made a mistake and I was refunded some money which.......I promptly bought another Wacker with. I was looking for another vintage but got side tracked.
     
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  6. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Joseph Rodgers & Sons
    Cutlers To Their Majesties
    No.6 Norfolk Street
    Sheffield England.
    "Monkey Tail Razor"

    I snatched this Monkey Tail up, for a song. I just like the way they look, it had little wear, and I've not seen one like it before, by this maker.

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  7. Heljestrand23

    Heljestrand23 Well-Known Member

    That is one sweeeeeeet lookin razor!!


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  8. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Thank you. I liked the look, and its not a small blade, like the De Pew, and Bengals I've seen.
     
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  9. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

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  10. Shojo510

    Shojo510 Well-Known Member

    +1 that SR had me trolling for monkey tail :happy088:

    I'm man enough to admit that I did a search for monkey tail razors on the bay, with very limited results :lam:

    Great score DaltonGang!
     
  11. Shojo510

    Shojo510 Well-Known Member

    I just picked up a wacker, will post some pics when she gets here!
     
  12. Shojo510

    Shojo510 Well-Known Member

    I just found out that the engravings on my SR is something like "Kikusui, Special grade"

    I'm guessing that the scales from a Kikusui Japanese SR were repurposed on my Torrey.

    Cheers!

    John
     
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  13. M14Shooter

    M14Shooter Well-Known Member

    Was very lucky and won bid on a 6/8 T.I. Wolf and Sheep. I have always wanted on of these .But could never find a good deal on one .
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  14. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Rarely Have I seen any listed as "Monkey Tail Razors". They are usually just listed under their stamped name. You just have to get lucky, while picking your way through the thousands of listed straights.
     
  15. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

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    Waiting on this Rather Minty Solingen Dubi Duck Gold Edge Round Point Comin in from the USA.. @Karl G Kindly Done the Bidding for Me & Gonna Post it Over to Scotland as the Seller Dont Post to the UK..I Got it for a Real Good Price as is it Only had a Few Watchers on it..It was Obviously Semi Hidden for Whatever Reason..:)

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  16. M14Shooter

    M14Shooter Well-Known Member

    You will love it Billy .My Golden Edge take a very keen and smooth edge .Similar feel to a Herder but with a slightly lighter blade .Enjoy .
     
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  17. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    :thanks:Looking Forward to Getting it Here..I Absolutely Love Solingen Full Hollows..I Have Two Herders & Love Em to Bits..:happy088:

    Billy..:chores016:
     
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  18. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    "Drug Merchant of America". Made in Germany.
    Around $6.50, and in good restorable shape.

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  19. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    "Waterville Cutlery Co". Waterville Conn. Waterville Hand Forged.
    I really liked the blade design. Little wear, and for $7.99, what's not to like.

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  20. TestDepth

    TestDepth Well-Known Member

    Very cool blade design! :happy088:
     

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