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Found this interesting old razor last year in poor condition - the rust was so bad that it was impossible to see the blade etch. It has clearly been well used, but the hone wear is reasonable and it takes a good edge. The blade cleaned up quite well, but there is residual pitting which I don't feel detracts from the overall look of the blade too much.
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For those not familiar with these razors, they were produced by Thomas Turner in Sheffield for the Canadian defence forces (M&D = Militia & Defence) between 1860 and 1923, hence the beaver logo. I have no idea where to date this particular razor, but I imagine survival rates would imply later rather than earlier.
Apart from the corrosion, the scales were in poor condition, so I replaced them with a pair in buffalo horn with camel bone wedge and brass pins.
I'm looking forward to putting a fresh edge on this one and shaving with it, but in the meantime, your comments to a beginner would be welcome!
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For those not familiar with these razors, they were produced by Thomas Turner in Sheffield for the Canadian defence forces (M&D = Militia & Defence) between 1860 and 1923, hence the beaver logo. I have no idea where to date this particular razor, but I imagine survival rates would imply later rather than earlier.
Apart from the corrosion, the scales were in poor condition, so I replaced them with a pair in buffalo horn with camel bone wedge and brass pins.
I'm looking forward to putting a fresh edge on this one and shaving with it, but in the meantime, your comments to a beginner would be welcome!
