SHUMATE'S 012 - SHUMATE RAZOR CO. ST LOUIS, U.S.A - 5/8 - 1/2 HOLLOW
This is a Shumate's 012 vintage straight razor from the US Shumate Razor Co. which has been fitted and customized with G10 black scales. Tapered with a G10 Hunter Orange wedge.
The blade has been cleaned, satin finished and looks extremely good with maybe a few tiny barely noticeable remaining surface micro pits. You really have to go look for them. Edge takes a very sharp edge.
Blade has been cleaned and satin finished.
Razor has some hone wear.
The blade's width is 5/8 - French point
Grind: Half Hollow (loose grind - feels more like a full hollow)
Shoulder: 1 stabilizer
Total weight: 1.3 oz
Total cutting edge: 2.65 inches
On the front shank it says: Shumate's 012
On the blade it says: Shumate Razor Co. - St Louis U.S.A
Both front and rear markings are still present and readable.
Blade centers nicely between the scales and sits very snug.
SHUMATE RAZOR CO
Austin, TX until 1904, then St. Louis, Missouri
ca. 1900 - 1920
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