Geneva Cutlery was founded in 1902 in Geneva, New York. Initially producing shears, it later also produced straight razors and became the largest razor manufacturer in America in the 1912s. The company changed its name to Geneva Cutlery Inc. in 1928 and was acquired by Ecko in 1935. We estimate that this Geneva Cutlery Co Silver Dollar Straight Razor is 100-120 years old. It is in good condition for its age, measuring 5/8” with a half hollow ground and square tip. After cleaning, we gave it a bright polish and combined it with beautifully shaped scales made of Wenge wood. Takes a good edge and recommended to all straight razor enthusiasts looking for a quality straight razor for daily use.
Straight Razor Care Instructions
Unlike any other shaving tools, straight razors require special care. The cutting edge must be protected from impacts and contact with any hard surface. After each shave you must clean and dry your straight razor with a soft paper towel without touching the very edge and strop it to keep it sharp. You can strop on the canvas side of your strop to clean the cutting edge after each shave. Please do not try to sharpen your straight razor by yourself if you don’t have adequate honing experience, otherwise you can cause irreparable damage. You may consult our straight razor honing service. If you won’t be using your straight razor for a long time, it’s best to cover it with a thin coat of oil to keep it rust free. This is especially important for straight razors with carbon steels, as carbon steel is very prone to rust in humid conditions. Keep your straight razor in a dry place and out of children’s reach.
CAUTION: Straight razors are serious tools for experienced users who know their faces, skins, whisker types and how to lather well. They can cause serious accidents and injuries in the hands of people without enough experience. If you’re enthusiastic about traditional wet shaving but don’t have the experience needed for using a straight razor, then we recommend checking out our double edge safety razors first.
Please note; comes only as straight razor; stand image was added as reference.