I found this 9/8 razor... My search is over...

Philadelph · 07-11-2008, 04:20 AM

So I was at a huge flea market Tuesday. One of the biggest in the country I think, Tuesday was the opening day. Dealers come from all over the country. Anyway, I found a lot of razors, and they are all trumped by this. It's kind of a shame because the other razors I found are also pretty amazing.

But THIS! This is a 9/8 Joseph Elliott. It's basically a wedge. Slight hollow I guess. Etching on the face says Diamond Edge Razor and on the tang, Jospeh Elliott, Best Silver Steel. It came in this condition, has to be near mint, only worn from being however old it is. Looks like the spine and tang were originally polished and the blade was ground to a satin finish. Looks much better in person really. It had scales on, but I have plans for it, so obviously, they came off (just plain black horn I think anyway). The last pics are of the razor next to my 8/8 W&B wedge and next to the 8/8 and next to a 5/8 W&B. It dwarfs the 8/8. I'm still stunned at finding this thing. Tuesday it was one of the last razors I found and afterwards, I think I had kind of thrown in the towel for the day. What more was there to look for?

P.S.- I forgot to mention- $20!!!!!!!!!!

BigBubba · 07-11-2008, 04:26 AM

OMG WOW! Sweet score!
I don't know what else to say.

kca · 07-11-2008, 04:30 AM

Congrats! What an awesome find. That blade is not only huge but beautiful to boot.

Enjoy! Will be looking forward to pics with the scales you go with.

nun2sharp · 07-11-2008, 05:09 AM

Put some scales on it! Its half naked! Oh God I cant look!

Chris L · 07-11-2008, 05:14 AM

Just beautiful. I can't wait to see it in scales. I'm also very glad to see that original satin finish. I have a similar Joseph Elliot shoulderless that came in its original coffin. Not even close to as wide a blade as yours. The one I have is probably a 6/8ths but.....somewhat coarse satin finish. I almost thought someone had modified it along the way. Now I know it's original like yours. Very cool.

Chris L

iron maiden · 07-11-2008, 06:11 AM

Alex...that is a monster. Are you going to put CF scales on it?

sicboater · 07-11-2008, 06:27 PM

Oh it Hurts! Great find that is going to be one pleasure to use I will bet anything!

shuredgefan · 07-11-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iron maiden

Alex...that is a monster. Are you going to put CF scales on it?

I'd keep the satin finish and I vote for stag scales, just my opinion.

ProfessorChaos! · 07-11-2008, 09:25 PM

WOW! What a score!!

Leon · 07-11-2008, 10:04 PM

You Lucky Alex,

Tell us the scales you're thinking on dressing this razor.

netsurfr · 07-11-2008, 10:10 PM

You are so disgusting! 'cause you found it and I didn't.
Nice find!!!

tjiscooler · 07-12-2008, 07:31 AM

thats great! I love it! I like big blades...

thoughtfuljoker · 08-10-2008, 05:43 PM

Splendid, a graal !

holli4pirating · 08-10-2008, 05:50 PM

Now that's the kind of blade that might replace my Savage. A very nice find, especially at that price.

English · 08-10-2008, 06:18 PM

Don't drop it on your foot, you might brake a toe.

I don't know what happened in England. I go to antique shows etc., and find nothing.

Maybe every body gave their old knives and blades into the war effort or something.

I mean there must have been a billion straight razors in the United Kingdom, but not anymore. Good makes are hard to find and then they are often rusted beyond repair. Partly climate, partly Sheffield steel which is noted for the best of edges but also the easiest to rust when compared to German steel or Swedish steel.
It's the same reason why BMW's and Volvo's bodywork used to outlive their British equivalents like Jaguar or MG. It was explained to me as something to do with the other mineral impurities in the steel.

Great edges but rusts like buggery they used to say. Buy a PUMA.

Great looking wedge from a quality supplier. Glad it's in your capable hands.

coachmike · 08-10-2008, 06:20 PM

Alex that is impressive and I would love to see it in your CF sacles!!!!!!!!!

Maximilian · 08-10-2008, 07:40 PM

Alex, no doubt you'll end up making another one of your masterpieces!

Utopian · 08-16-2008, 01:20 AM

I really wish I could find a flea market in Iowa. Congrats on the very sweet catch. I've no doubt you will turn it into an amazing razor.

Philadelph · 08-16-2008, 02:02 AM

In case you missed the finished product:

9/8 Joseph Elliot Worked Spine Monster with Linen Micarta

I post most stuff I do in the Gallery there if you care to see.

jwoods · 08-23-2008, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philadelph

So I was at a huge flea market Tuesday. One of the biggest in the country I think, Tuesday was the opening day. Dealers come from all over the country. Anyway, I found a lot of razors, and they are all trumped by this. It's kind of a shame because the other razors I found are also pretty amazing.

But THIS! This is a 9/8 Joseph Elliott. It's basically a wedge. Slight hollow I guess. Etching on the face says Diamond Edge Razor and on the tang, Jospeh Elliott, Best Silver Steel. It came in this condition, has to be near mint, only worn from being however old it is. Looks like the spine and tang were originally polished and the blade was ground to a satin finish. Looks much better in person really. It had scales on, but I have plans for it, so obviously, they came off (just plain black horn I think anyway). The last pics are of the razor next to my 8/8 W&B wedge and next to the 8/8 and next to a 5/8 W&B. It dwarfs the 8/8. I'm still stunned at finding this thing. Tuesday it was one of the last razors I found and afterwards, I think I had kind of thrown in the towel for the day. What more was there to look for?

P.S.- I forgot to mention- $20!!!!!!!!!!

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