Thread: Challenge Razor Works

I've collected/accumulated sharp stuff all of my life. Only recently became affected with RAD. I do believe I have it worse than PKAD (pocket knife acquisition disorder). I jumped in with both feet by trading some PK's to an acquaintance for a box of razors. Several of which I've posted in the various RAZOR CLUB forum threads.

One of my favorite pocket knife manufacturers is Challenge Cutlery Company. I saw this razor on "the bay" for a buy it now or best offer. I made an offer and ended up buying it after the auction closed. As far as I'm concerned it will stay in this condition. I've no plans to use it. I have several nice razors from my trade that will make great users and this one will continue to rest and look pretty in my "museum" as my son calls my knife and now razor display case.




It has a very few pepper spots here and there. A light coat of oil will keep those at bay I think.




Willie

It looks new and un used from what I can see, these are nice razors, too bad about the pepper. Maybe a pencil eraser will remove some of that without resorting to polishes.

I thought about that or using the lead from a No2 pencil to try to diminish them. Then I thought it just might change the finish in the area I was messing with. I'll probably just let it be as I've got some rough ones that came with my big trade to keep me occupied. I've messed with enough old knives over the years to learn to be wary. That old factory glazing and crocus polish is damn near impossible to duplicate these days, which I guess can be a good thing if you know what to look for.

I've learned over the years from buying and trading old knives that just because it's shiny doesn't mean it's "mint". "Restored to mint" is one of my personal pet peeves.

I see you're up in the KC area. I lived in Shawnee Mission as kid for a couple of years. Went to the old Hickory Grove Elementary school. Lived about a block and half from it. Drove through there about 10 years ago and didn't recognize anything. I think there is a convenience store where our old house was now.

I am a pushover for original packaging. That is really choice.

That's a great looking razor! Classic, Classy, and really like the blade lettering. Good find!

Originally Posted by novice

I am a pushover for original packaging. That is really choice.

Seconded. Nice font choice especially on the box lid.