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This razor is shave-ready and is, therefore, literally RAZOR-SHARP. This means that the edge will cut at a touch. IT IS NOT A TOY.  Although perfectly suitable for inclusion in a collection, it is primarily intended to be used for the purpose it was made - facial shaving. This razor has been honed and stropped by myself to this stage and I must again stress that, if you do not know how to handle this type of razor, it should be treated with the respect shown to any very sharp knife or instrument. If, of course, you are familiar with straight razor shaving then I do hope you will appreciate this piece.

 

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This straight razor was made by Joseph Elliot, Sheffield England. Exact year is unknown but most likely between about 1880 – 1890. Specs are as follows -

 

Blade: 6/8 square point, a little narrower at the heel, ground to about Henckel scale 1 – full wedge.   Evident hone wear that does include recent work and tends to look more pronounced due to the wedge blade profile. The blade is well polished with little sign of age beyond some surface scuffing. The edge measures just under 2.75" from point to heel and is in great shape.

 

Please note that this razor is supplied SHAVE-READY for immediate use.

 

Tang:  No jimps (serrations) to top or underside of tang. Marked to one side with the words 'Joseph Elliot's best silver steel, Sheffield England' and the Elliot trademark Maltese Cross between mirrored 'C's'.

 

Scales: Slick black with rounded edge and in excellent condition. Two pins with metal scale spacer. Pins are good though blade is a little loose on its post but with no scale fouling on closure.

 

Box: Original hard black card 'coffin'-type box with the Elliot logo and name embossed into the card, in extremely fine condition.

 

If you are looking for a lighter-weight full-wedge bladed razor, this could be a good choice. Not as heavy as some of the really big Wade & Butchers for instance, it has a very stiff blade that could be well suited if you have a heavy or very wiry beard. A good-looking piece in the original box and a nice addition to a 'rotation'!

 

 

 

 

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