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This razor belonged to Granddad. He always shaved with a straight razor, although never with this one. This is the famous King Cutter. In my opinion the finest straight razor ever made. I hope everyone will enjoy checking it out. Jimbo
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Thats an incredible straight razor! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Many thanks, musikchoo...I can still see my Granddad with that shaving cup and brush and smell the aftershave.
It looks brand new -- awesome piece..
oh man, this is really neat! I love it!
Thanks very much Trunkman, eye4beauty, and Jaunpacotaco. Also Jason and Bellin68 for the love.
Beautiful razor. Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks DJ...More to come
Thanks , crabbykins and phildavidalexandermorris
I'd have to say that's the prettiest straight razor I've laid eyes on. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much, pablo. I haven't been around here for a while. Recuperating from a terrible tree cutting accident, but I'm better now and will kick it into high gear.