Posted 8 years ago
fortapache
(3421 items)
I have been looking at straight razors for a bit and found this for $10 while mall hoping in the Mojave Desert/Victorville/Hesperia area.
It is not exactly mint. The Larkin name is almost completely obscured by corrosion. The plus side to rust/corrosion is that it means carbon steel. It holds a much better edge than stainless steel. But it does rust when wet.
I believe this is from Larkin made in Sheffield, England. One source says Larkin Soap but I am going with Larkin in Sheffield.
Not sure on the date for this but will just say 1900-1950. It is just a guestimate.
It is a bit over 9" long when fully opened.
![Vintage ~F.W. Engels Special~ Straight Razor Solingen [Shave Ready]](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6uYAAOSwIbVnNQy~/s-l225.jpg)
Pretty cool! Do you have a razor stop to sharpen it with?
Thank you very much Scott. Sadly I do not.
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kyratango
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Cool razor, Fort. If you haven't already, will you be posting the other blades in pic #4? The folding pocket knife looks particularly interesting. [;>)
Thank you very much NevadaBlades. It is already posted. I'll look up the link latter.
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vetraio50
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Thank you pw-collector.
Thank you SEAN68.