Thread: Geo F Creutzburg before and after

Here are some photos of my second restore.
I broke the scales getting them off and decided to use some clear acrylic that I had lying around.
This is my first attempt at making scales.
I'm not too happy with the wedge as some dust got caught between it and the scales resulting in visible scratches
It shaves really well, though and has a killer edge.
Any info on the blade would be really appreciated.

Below is some information about Geo. F. Creutzburg & Son from a booklet published in 1893. Since it states in the article that Creutzburg had been in business "some forty years", it can be estimated that they were making razors since the early 1850s. In the 1950s they were selling farming and livestock raising equipment. Since your razor is stamped "Made in Germany" it is probably made by an unknown manufacturer who produced razors under contract for Creutzburg. It's hard to date exactly.

Regards - Walt

Geo. F. Creutzburg & Son,

MAKERS OF THE CELEBRATED

Eagle, Peerless and Snake Razors.

OUR GRINDING DEPARTMENT.

The Largest in the United States.

As this department was the foundation on which we started, now some forty
years past, that reputation and fame which is as wide-spread as our country is ex-
tensive, we may state that we were the first whose work was equaled nowhere else
in the world excepting one place only, and that Hamburg ; in fact it was there
where for many years the founder of our establishment gained that skill and expe-
rience which, when exercised in this country with such improvements as were
found to be an advantage, was heralded as a need supplied which had been long
felt. Our constant and special endeavor has been, is and shall be, to improve and
to supply first-class work at as low a cost as the expense of the finest workman-
ship would allow, and upon the latter our most energetic efforts will be concen-
trated.

119 NORTH SIXTH STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.

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This is very nice workmanship, everything looks tight and clean

I especially like the rounded look I am seeing on the scales themselves...

The company was in business 1875-1943.
The George F. Creutzberg Company was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Creutzberg originally dealt in razors, known as "Eagle" razors. Later, pocket knives were added.
Many of their knives were made by using parts left over from other contract knives.
Creutzberg went into farm supplies after 1943.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

This is very nice workmanship, everything looks tight and clean

I especially like the rounded look I am seeing on the scales themselves...

Thanks Glen, from you this is high praise indeed.
If it wasn't for your videos I couldn't have shaved with it though.
Thanks for posting them.
I used nylon thrust washers instead of brass so they wouldn't detract from the look.
Geoff

I bought one of these exact razors (MASTER on the tang) because I liked the size, the price was right, and it was in great condition. I honed it up and holy crap does the thing take an edge. I finished it on a Shapton 16k and stropped it well. But. I find that the edge is a little harsh. What is your experince with it?

Originally Posted by august11231

I bought one of these exact razors (MASTER on the tang) because I liked the size, the price was right, and it was in great condition. I honed it up and holy crap does the thing take an edge. I finished it on a Shapton 16k and stropped it well. But. I find that the edge is a little harsh. What is your experince with it?

I agree august11231, it takes an edge very well.
It's been the easiest razor to hone and it has the smoothest feel of any of my occamage.
I finished it on my PHIG then stropped on canvas for around 60 and then leather for the same.
I find it as smooth as silk to use even though it has kissed me with the spike point....I think it loves me....hehehehe

Hi Geoff

I like the look of this razor
The scales seem to set it off right
Congrats on a great looking restore

Rick

ps - sorry if I posted this a bit late on the thread

I missed it the first time around. Great job!! As said by others, the scales are nice. I want to try something other than wood, it kicks my butt.
Something just for a change.

Wow - got to see and handle this razor yesterday
It really feels good in the hands and looks great
I got an invite from Geoff to go have a look and chat about razors
Best thing is it only takes about 20 minutes to get there

And of course we lost all track of time
Kudos mate on some really nice razor restores

Got some great tips on honing and restoring
And got to handle some nice restored razors
Too bad it had to end so soon

Had to go home and eat dinner and face swmbo ...

Have fun guys

Rick