The blade on this century-old beauty is a beauty, the scales, though solid and functional, are less stellar, but they do the job well.
I would call the grind here about 1/2 hollow. There is some hone/spine wear, no worse than "a little", and it's very even. The razor hones easily, gives a remarkable edge, and shaves like a charm.
This type of celluloid scale is fairly soft, given to scratching. This pair is solid and well-pinned and generally shiny. The spacer is red acrylic -- the original spacer has disintegrated from age and use. At the wedge end of the scales, around the pin, there is some dullness and scratching, but they look very nice overall, and remember -- they're 100 years old at least. The blade drops very neatly into the center of the scales.
I would call the grind here about 1/2 hollow. There is some hone/spine wear, no worse than "a little", and it's very even. The razor hones easily, gives a remarkable edge, and shaves like a charm.
This type of celluloid scale is fairly soft, given to scratching. This pair is solid and well-pinned and generally shiny. The spacer is red acrylic -- the original spacer has disintegrated from age and use. At the wedge end of the scales, around the pin, there is some dullness and scratching, but they look very nice overall, and remember -- they're 100 years old at least. The blade drops very neatly into the center of the scales.
In terms of dating, the best bet is that this was made sometime between 1899 and 1914. During this time, Challenge Cutlery Works of Bridgeport, Connecticut was importing blades from Sheffield.
It really is a beautiful blade
Price is $45
I'll also re-hone up to 3 times, customer just pays postage for honing.
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