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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Capstan Quikstrop razorblade sharpener

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Capstan

c. 1930

Overview

The Quikstrop razorblade sharpener has a rectangular case with a string going through the centre. The string has a ball "Stop" on one end and a loop on the other end to attach to a Coat or rope hook, drawer knob/door knob. Inside the case there are two sets of toothed stone hones which are angled. The blade is sandwiched between the hones when the case is closed. The closed case is then drawn up and down the string as it is held taught.

Historical information

The owner of this item was John Bow of Popanyinning

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2019.13

Item type

Material

Width

530 mm

Height or length

40 mm

Depth

50 mm

Inscriptions and markings

CAPSTAN QUIKSTROP Made in Australia. Sydney. PAT APP FOR

Place made

Sydney
Australia

Year

c. 1930

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