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7/8" Joseph Smith & Sons Celebrated Wedge | SHEFFIELD | Custom Scales

7/8" Joseph Smith & Sons Celebrated Wedge | SHEFFIELD | Custom Scales

Regular price $275.00 USD
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$275.00 USD

Available is a massive 7/8" English Wedge dating to the 1840's or so from one of Sheffield's original cutler - Joseph Smith & Sons. This Beautiful "Celebrated Silver Steel" chopper features barbers notch point and brand new Smoked Grey acrylic scales. This blade has a heft and quality that is unmatched by any razor being made today. Wedge type razors were primarily used by barbers because of the ease of shaving due to the weight of the blade and the amount of steel present that could withstand constant usage and sharpening. 

These large "chopper" blades are getting harder and harder to find - especially in this nice of condition. Pick up this great shaver today!

Country of Manufacture: England
Grind: Near Wedge
Metal: Carbon Steel
Scales: Acrylic
Date: 1840's
Condition: Polished, Sharpened and Shave Ready
Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: Light pitting / age stains remain on blade. 
Included: Razor only

Restoration: This razor went through our complete Revamp service. It was first polished to a near mirror finish, removing all active rust and as much metal as was safe for this grind. Next new acrylic scales were fashioned to custom fit. The blade then went through our True Honing process, utilizing stones such as a Naniwa Chosera 10k, Belgian Yellow Coticule and Shapton 30k to give this straight razor the perfect edge. It arrives to you stropped and shave ready. 

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