Reply by Sue OldsWidow on April 21, 2012 at 15:25

INTERNATIONAL CUTLERY CO. STAR BRAND : FREMONT OHIO: 11/16 : FULL HOLLOW

This is an American International Cutlery Co. 'Star Brand' from Fremont, Ohio vintage straight razor in extremely nice condition which has been customized with G10 black scales and tapered with a G10 yellow wedge.
The blade has completely been polished and has a very nice looking shine, clean with no rust, cracks, chips or disturbing stains
Just a few tiny barely noticeable remaining residual surface micro pits
Blade centers nicely and pins are tight. 
Nickel Silver, Stainless Steel pins and Washers
Grind: Full Hollow
Size: 11/16
Total weight: 1.5 oz
Total cutting edge: 2.80 inches
On the front shank it says: Star Brand
On the back of the tang it says: International Cutlery Co. Fremont Ohio
On the monkey tail it says number 125
Tang stamping is still nicely visible.
Tang has jimps on the bottom.
Beautiful example of a International Cutlery Co. - ‘Star Brand’ Fremont Ohio

Internation cutlery Co. was in business since 1890. Somewhere in the early 1900's they ended up with Genco. The 'Star Brand' were known for their shears, scissors, tinners, prunning shears, razors and razor strops.