What razor belongs in the Khaki set?

I bought a Khaki set on Ebay and I don't think it comes with the correct razor. I think I want to find the original one but I've seen what seems to be the same sets with different razors. Anyone know the "right" answer?

Here's the link to the set.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&clk_rvr_id=246509303179

Here is a link to a Khaki set from mr-razor's web site. That Khaki set of yours would have had a ball end old type razor that was stamped "PROPERTY U.S. ARMY" on the bottom of the guard plate.

Typically an Property U.S. Army Khaki set will have a J-Code ball end Old Type which will be stamped Property US Army on the bottom plate. Here is my set.



Closeup of the stamping.

Well I guess I'll have to find a proper razor to go in the set then!!! Now I am on the hunt again!! My wife is gonna kill me!!!!LOL

Very nice set^^^^

25 years ago I picked up a Khaki set at an antique shop. I used it for about a year and let it go. I still regret that decision. Great post, thanks for the memories!

I just picked up a Property U.S. Army razor (only) and was trying to figure out what it was worth. Its not in great shape, I thought I might clean it up and give it a spin.

plpenn said:

I just picked up a Property U.S. Army razor (only) and was trying to figure out what it was worth. Its not in great shape, I thought I might clean it up and give it a spin.

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If you decide you want to get rid of it, let me know. I have yet to find one in my hours of searching.

Greg

Its a little rough, bent teeth, bumps and bangs. You may want something a little cleaner. If you don't find one soon pm me and I will try to send you a pic.

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xillion said:

Typically an Property U.S. Army Khaki set will have a J-Code ball end Old Type which will be stamped Property US Army on the bottom plate.

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Actually, Gillette was still on the letter "D" when they started making razors for the WWI contract. They quickly burned through several letters of the alphabet making so many razors for the army. In 1918, once they hit the letter "J", they made lots of 100 razors each with the same serial number. The J-code razors are the most common WWI contract razors found due to the shear numbers involved. The "Property of US Army" appears on all razors made for the contract, and not just the J-code razors.

No "civilian" razors were made with a J-code number, so all J-codes are contract razors, but not all contract razors are J-code.

I have a G-code Army razor in very nice condition, but sadly I do not have a Khaki case. The Khaki razors were nickel plated and still carry quite a tarnish-proof shine!