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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Straight Razors

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A straight razor is a razor with a blade that can fold into its handle. They are also called open razors and cut-throat razors.
6 cut throat razor with plastic or bakelite handles. Blade folds back into handle to protect it. These razors were sharpened with a leather strop.

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cwa-org-124-2022.239

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1. On hilt of blade; T Wattam 36 & 37 Norfolk Market Hali. Sheffield. On Blade; Our Very Best
2. On hilt of blade; E M Dickinson INVICTA Sheffield England
3. On hilt of blade; CLUB Specially for Barber's use. Made in Germany. On Blade; G Salvatore, Hairdresser & Tobacconist Geraldton
4. On hilt of blade; FLIC. Made in Germany from best Flic Silver. On blade; High Class
5. On hilt of blade; 4 Best Silver Steel. On blade; Souvenir of Upper Silesia
6. On hilt of blade; H.G. Long & Co. Sheffield. Sheffield Ring. On blade Special (shield with cross swords) Cross Daggers

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Cut Throat Razor

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