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View Full Version : FS: NOS 11/16 Stainless Straight -J.M. Schmid- Custom Bird's eye Maple Scales


lax1mxr
04-11-2009, 02:29 PM
Blade is NOS, has not been honed. It does scrape hairs off my arm very easily. I will leave the honing to the new owner.

Blade is stainless and has a mirror polish. Blade measures 11/16.

Custom made Bird's eye maple scales w/ three pins. Scales are finished with Danish Oil and Renaissance Wax. Wedge is cocobolo.

Price is $87 shipped CONUS. Please PM for shipping elsewhere.
richmondesi
04-11-2009, 02:33 PM
Stunning razor... shouldn't last long :thumbup1:
Blackstangal
04-11-2009, 02:41 PM
Nice razor!! Good price.:thumbup1:
lax1mxr
04-12-2009, 04:38 AM
Easter bump.
dkapp
04-12-2009, 05:45 PM
Beautiful razor, it's hard not to stare at it.

Do you have any info on the maker?
Seraphim
04-12-2009, 09:20 PM
PMed
TstebinsB
04-12-2009, 10:13 PM
Beautiful razor, it's hard not to stare at it.

Do you have any info on the maker?

American firm dealing in cutlery that was originally based out of Providence, RI, but later moved to or opened a satellite office in Hartford, CT. Unicletica (http://www.uniclectica.com/misc/manuf.html) says they started in 1871 but that's inaccurate. John M Schmid started the firm in 1857 but was succeeded by Albert J. Schmid in 1871.
ambrose
04-12-2009, 10:33 PM
Beautiful razor, too bad im afraid of the point on these. :smile:
lax1mxr
04-13-2009, 04:44 AM
Thanks Telly! US company that eEnded operations in 1964 I believe. This razor is probably from around the late 50's.
Seraphim
04-13-2009, 07:34 AM
Beautiful razor, too bad im afraid of the point on these. :smile:

The sharp "spike" of a square point canb always be eased just a touch to tame these beasts. I used to fear them as well, then I got one, honed it, and put just the slightest bevel off of the spike corner, and it shaves quite nicely indeed.

Looking forward to this one! Thanks Mike!:w00t:
mkevenson
04-13-2009, 08:03 AM
First time I used my spike point or square point I jabbed that succer right into my skin. I have never done that again. Every str8 shaver should have at least on point like this, it teaches patience and helps develope skill.:wink:
colin39
04-13-2009, 09:12 AM
what a lovely blade,I really want to try a straight but im worried about cutting me throat. lol. although I have shaved with a de most my shaving life, besides if I didn't cut my throat she probably would.lol
still thinking about it though how much to post to the uk?
lax1mxr
04-13-2009, 10:46 AM
Sold!