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Comment by Jan Carter on August 5, 2016 at 18:35

Malcolm,

wow, some impressive woods going on over there!!  Sheffield made to boot.  I know every one we have purchased through you was outstanding

KnifeMaker Comment by M. Carpenter on August 5, 2016 at 16:06

 This is a Sheffield made sgian dubh or Scottish sock dagger. We have used the walnut from Lee Enfield rifle butts for the wood. The wood has been stored since before WW2 when the British army switched to beech as a cheaper wood. Because of the curves and drill holes in a rifle butt each sgian dubh is different. We have also made some with 12th century oak which was salvaged from the fire in York Minster Cathedral. You can see picures on http://www.sheffield-gb.com

KnifeMaker Comment by M. Carpenter on August 5, 2016 at 16:00

The blades on the pre 1900 straight razors are all different. Each one has a small difference presumably to give each blade it's own personality.

Comment by John Bamford on August 3, 2016 at 13:20

Isn't that classy , what a beaut !!!

KnifeMaker Comment by M. Carpenter on August 3, 2016 at 9:09

I will put them on rasoir.uk I have come to the sad conclusion that pre WW2 razors are better made and better steel than any of the current razors on the market even when you are paying a lot of money for a high end razor.

Comment by Jan Carter on August 3, 2016 at 9:08

It is simple and elegant at the same time!  Just look at that hand forged blade!

KnifeMaker Comment by M. Carpenter on August 3, 2016 at 9:04

This is a Paragon straight razor circa 1880 Sheffield made and stored since it was made. Unused. One of a number of different types I have acquired. Made John and William Ragg, Sheffield. All with crocus polished blades, hand forged, and shaped jimped tang.

Comment by Jan Carter on August 2, 2016 at 16:51

Malcolm,

Will you be selling the razors?  If so will you give us a link to where we can find them and YES we want to see them please!

KnifeMaker Comment by M. Carpenter on August 2, 2016 at 15:02

They are pretty much perfect except for one and they kept them all these years in anti-rust paper. I am amazed it's so efficient. It really makes you wonder what else is out there. Anyway time for bed. I had a chap turn up last week and he had boxes of pre 1900 fruit knives many multi-blade. Hundreds and he never came back but I think they will start turning up on auction sites soon.

Comment by John Bamford on August 2, 2016 at 14:55

Great love to see them .

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