alfredus
Auctioneer-in-Chief + organises many group buys
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Grand Society
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- Joined
- Nov 14, 2014
- Location
- Adelaide
We are very proud to present this auction lot - originally generously donated by @Holiday and generously restored by @rbscebu
Please read the auction guidelines here before bidding.
International bidders: If you are serious about bidding for this item, please contact @alfredus for shipping options.
Australian bidders: This lot will be shipped free of charge within Australia using standard postage.
C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 Straight Razor
AUCTION DESCRIPTION
This auction is for a C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 Straight Razor. What you see in the pictures is what you are going to get. This razor has been given a reasonable restore and the bevel has been set.(without tape).
This razor has NOT been honed shave-ready - this will be left to the winning bidder. However the razor could be honed shave-ready by @rbscebu, should the winning bidder want this.
The SR is not recommended as a beginner's razor, although they may wish to bid on it as a collector's item for later use.
Technical Description
Maker = C.J. Heljestrand, Sweeden
Model = MK 31
Blade material = high carbon steel (Swedish)
Point style = American (square)
Grind = near wedge
Blade width = 11.5mm (4/8)
Blade thickness = 0.42mm at top of bevel
Edge length = 66mm
Stabilizers = one each side
Jimps = top and bottom of shank
Tail length = 12mm opened 270°
Scales material = plastic
Pins = 2 of brass
Wedge = tapered plastic
Length closed = 156mm
Mass = 35g
Condition
The blade has been sanded and polished, although there are still some minor pockmarks on the spine and near the top of the grind at the point. The face-side scale has a crack at the pivot pin, although this has been repaired by a previous owner.
Please read the auction guidelines here before bidding.
International bidders: If you are serious about bidding for this item, please contact @alfredus for shipping options.
Australian bidders: This lot will be shipped free of charge within Australia using standard postage.
C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 Straight Razor
AUCTION DESCRIPTION
This auction is for a C.V. Heljestrand MK 31 Straight Razor. What you see in the pictures is what you are going to get. This razor has been given a reasonable restore and the bevel has been set.(without tape).
This razor has NOT been honed shave-ready - this will be left to the winning bidder. However the razor could be honed shave-ready by @rbscebu, should the winning bidder want this.
The SR is not recommended as a beginner's razor, although they may wish to bid on it as a collector's item for later use.
Technical Description
Maker = C.J. Heljestrand, Sweeden
Model = MK 31
Blade material = high carbon steel (Swedish)
Point style = American (square)
Grind = near wedge
Blade width = 11.5mm (4/8)
Blade thickness = 0.42mm at top of bevel
Edge length = 66mm
Stabilizers = one each side
Jimps = top and bottom of shank
Tail length = 12mm opened 270°
Scales material = plastic
Pins = 2 of brass
Wedge = tapered plastic
Length closed = 156mm
Mass = 35g
Condition
The blade has been sanded and polished, although there are still some minor pockmarks on the spine and near the top of the grind at the point. The face-side scale has a crack at the pivot pin, although this has been repaired by a previous owner.
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