Why yes they are... lovely examples! That Engstrom looks amazing and the shape of the Neistrom is a classic for me. Thank you!
Been keeping an eye out for the little brothers of my MK32... and got lucky in rapid succession a little while back. Thought it would be fun to post them together. So here is the C.V. Heljestrand MK32, MK31 & MK30 side by side. Billed as 6/8, 5/8 and 4/8 models, placing them on the ruler adds a little 1/16” when measured from top of spine. Earlier posts show the 32 grind and here is a shot of the 31 (left) and 30. I thought it would be neat to capture an overlay. Honed up the 31 and intend to use it in a bit. Tom
We revived the Japanese and Russian threads, and I thought the Swedish thread was lonely. Kick it back off with a few Klas Tornblom razors. My understanding is he started with a partnership with a Hedengren in 1900 to produce hardware in Ekilstuna, then when they got in financial trouble, went out in his own in 1916, focusing on straight razors. He died in 1920 and I think the assumption is his daughter took over. They closed their doors in 1959. Most of what I see are these shoulderless varieties, and in the smaller side. These are around 9/16”. I also am lucky enough to have a slightly larger version, with the shape pretty much identical. All 3 have a light etching of Sandvik-Stal on the reverse tang. Sandvik looks like a Swedish steel producer from as far back as the mid 1800’s. But didn’t go deep into that, so please let me know if I’m mistaken. Tom
Hi, The Company was founded by Johan Engström in 1874 and was shut down in 1915. I would guess that your razor is from the 19th century, 1880-1900. It seems that in the beginning of 1900- there was a transition to blade shape that we have today. I have a photo of the factory, but haven’t got a clue how the attach it in this Plattform.., Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
It looks like you're using Tapatalk. If your version of the app is anything like mine, all you do is hit the paperclip at the bottom of the reply window and upload your photo from your phone. That is how I've been doing photos recently because my old photo server, Photobucket has completely gone to the dogs.
Sandvik is a huge firm dating to the mid 19th century that developed steel refinement techniques, and now covers a wide spectrum of engineering interests. For years they've been known a producer of high quality edged things. My first ripsaw, given to me by my father-in-law is a Sandvik, and he has a number of them in his arsenal. According to the Wikipedia page, they were the first firm to use the Bessemer process in steel manufacturing on a large scale. What I know from personal experience is that they have a solid reputation for making fantastic saw blades.
Well, the paper clip doesn’t work. But her is the URL to the website where you all also can find other Eskilstuna Manufacturers: http://pimhusse.se/johan-engstrom/ Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
Here is another link with all the knife manufacturers in Eskilstuna: http://eskilstunaknivar.se/register/register-over-knivsmeder/ As you can see, a huge amount... Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
Sorry, at the time I was responding, I was on my computer rather than using Tapatalk on my phone. I will attempt to post a screenshot of how I post pictures using Tapatalk. Tap where my screenshot indicates. It turns out it wasn't a paperclip but was a folder. Sorry about that. The examples I used being this post, the whole thing starts to become a little like when you set a couple mirrors up facing each other, but hopefully these make sense. The paperclip it turns out is for attaching files. I use my phone's gallery to select the image I want to post. Then you have to tap the tiny "send" at the top of the screen. Again this is assuming our versions are the same. Good luck. Sent from my LGUS992 using Tapatalk
Since its Show & Tell Time..My Erik Anton Berg Half Hollow 5/8th & My Mark 32 C.V Heljestrand Full Hollow 6/8th..Both are Real Shiny Blades..Wont be Parting with Either of Em.. Billy..
Please shave says the little dog. I will not argue against that . I will use an EDV Neiström. Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk
