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Old 07-29-2008, 03:21 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Antique Store Finds

I’ve been wanting to try restoring & honing since day one of using a Str8. I was in Mason City, Iowa last week on vacation and I stopped at a couple of antique shops to see what I could find. I Thought I’d share my finds and see what everyone thinks.

Razors
EMDE Bros, Germany, 6/8 spike point with etching on blade, w/box.
STERLING, 7/8 round point w/box.
Crane Brand 711 Robert Klass, Germany, 4/8 spike point.
WEDGE, 5/8 wedge spike point.
ERIRANTONEERS ESKKSTUUNR (its hard to read from corrosion), Sweden, 5/8 spike point.

Hones
Franz Swaty, Marburg, Austria.
CELTES, Marburg, Austria.
Small unmarked, looks like the Swaty

Hardwood Box

All of the razors need some honing, some need a little more than others. The hones are pretty glassy and probably need lapped. They also have a few minor nicks but i think they're in fair shape. Not pictured, i also picked up an old spice Shulton Grand Turk mug)...looks brand new. All said, i got 5 razors, 3 hones, 2 boxes, and the mug. I spent less than $30 for everything. How’d I do?
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