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CJBianco · 07-08-2008, 01:07 PM

I was keeping this razor in the collection, but I have a few projects I need to fund, so...

BENGALL / CAST STEEL (Early 1800s): The blade is a 5/8+ old school wedge. The scales are horn. The steel was sanded to a shiny-satin finish. $75 SOLD

The scales are a little warped, so the blade must be guided. That makes it a good candidate for rescaling, but I could never bring myself to do that. (Even with the one bug bite.) The original scales are so strong and beautiful. And I love the way it blends from golden honey to dark brown. Pure heaven. (Can you tell how much I love this razor? LOL)

(NOTE: This razor is ready for honing.)

According to the production dates, the blade shape, the scales and original pinning style, I am dating this razor to circa 1820.

Please contact me with any questions. Shipping is FREE via USPS first class. Inquire for international shipping rates. PayPal preferred. No e-checks. Happiness guaranteed. (This is the fine print.)

Thanks,
Christopher

07-08-2008, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
CJBianco Status: Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Spartanburg, SC USA Posts: 248 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	SALE: Bengall (Early 1800s) I was keeping this razor in the collection, but I have a few projects I need to fund, so... BENGALL / CAST STEEL (Early 1800s): The blade is a 5/8+ old school wedge. The scales are horn. The steel was sanded to a shiny-satin finish. $75 SOLD The scales are a little warped, so the blade must be guided. That makes it a good candidate for rescaling, but I could never bring myself to do that. (Even with the one bug bite.) The original scales are so strong and beautiful. And I love the way it blends from golden honey to dark brown. Pure heaven. (Can you tell how much I love this razor? LOL) (NOTE: This razor is ready for honing.) According to the production dates, the blade shape, the scales and original pinning style, I am dating this razor to circa 1820. Please contact me with any questions. Shipping is FREE via USPS first class. Inquire for international shipping rates. PayPal preferred. No e-checks. Happiness guaranteed. (This is the fine print.) Thanks, Christopher Attached Images __________________ Christopher Sky is blue. Grass is green. Water is wet. Last edited by CJBianco; 07-08-2008 at 08:47 PM.