Rare Antique Joseph Elliot True Sheffield Ring I challenge the world Straight Razor 13 16

Rare Antique Joseph Elliot True Sheffield Ring "I challenge the world" Straight Razor
13/16 wide round point hollow ground. From my research this logo with the backwards C would date it between 1821 to 1854. Joseph Elliot Co. was founded in 1795.
Its trade mark was a Maltese Cross and two ‘C’s (granted in 1805). In 1898, it registered a silver mark.

So this is an exceptionally rare razor in unbelievable condition. If I was judging it by it's looks alone I'd think it was a fairly modern razor. All of the face and tang impressions are flawless. The steel is in amazing condition. Scales are flawless. Just an exceptional and one of a kind piece of history.
I absolutely hate letting blades like this go. They belong in a museum. If you intend to make this your daily shaver PLEASE do not let this razor get rust on it. It has a razor sharp edge so you can shave with it for sure...but make sure you respect it for what it is.

I'm going to price it high enough that I know it ends up in the right hands where it will be properly appreciated and protected. If you promise me you will guard it with your life I may lower the price tag for you but I feel a sense of duty to keep a razor like this pristine...even if I have to keep it in my collection. You will not see another one looking anything like this. I've never seen another one in any condition to tell you the truth and nobody monitors the market as closely as I do.











Only ONE available. No I won't hold it and no I won't be getting more.
A razor like this won't come around twice. Great investment.
If you need it rehoned in the future I'll be happy to maintain it at no cost but postage.



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Only ONE available. Will be months before another is ready.





These pieces make excellent gifts for all occasions. Groomsmen gifts, give one to a son or grandchild who is graduating. House warming gifts, collectibles for knife and shaving enthusiasts. Birthday, Father's days...and occasion that calls for a remembered gift.Legal Disclaimers:

Caution do not read this warning while unconscious.
Warning do not use razor during an earthquake.
Razor is sharp on purpose please exercise caution.
Warning Razor is harmful if swallowed.
Warning by purchasing any of our BeardKnife products you agree that you are asserting that you are not stupid
and ergo responsible for anything bad that happens to you or a razor that is in your hands.

I highly RECOMMEND for any items that have STEEL components that you pick up a 5 dollar bottle of Beard Knife Razor lube. It lasts forever and costs next to nothing to protect your investment. I see guys dropping $200 dollars on a razor and then wondering why it develops rust when they leave it wet and don't take care of it. Stainless steel doesn't mean rust proof steel. Remember your blade can last HUNDREDS of years or a month. That's entirely up to you. Always...ALWAYS dry your razor after use. Get a stand so it can drip dry if nothing else and apply a little of this oil to your steel after use and you will not have to worry about rust. https://www.beardknife.com/listing/649137610/beardknife-straight-razor-steel-lube
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: You are responsible for your countries taxes not me. If you place an order and I ship the order and it comes back to me because you refused to pay your own import fees or taxes I will NOT issue a refund. So I highly recommend you pay your duties OR do NOT order from BeardKnife. This removes my product from inventory, it costs me twice as much to ship, my seller fees are greater than your tax obligation. I don't like taxes either...but I'm not responsible for your taxes. I cannot ban buyers but not every customer is a paying customer and I do not want you to purchase from me if you cannot satisfy the terms of the listing. You drive up prices for all the other customers who want what they order. Don't be that guy.((This notice is on all listings may not apply to THIS listing: please look at item descriptions before purchasing any items))

Nos definition: New old stock. It means the razor is OLD but not used. So you will not have a razor that is honed or stropped by me. You will have a brand new factory edge. Which usually is shave ready but often will require immediate or quicker work to get the edge how YOU prefer. They are usually the most expensive razors because they are best preserved. By honing them I would be devaluing them. IF you don't care and want me to hone a NOS razor contact me prior to purchase and let me know. Many people put their razors are NOS just to get views and it has no meaning to them just like "shave ready" is not true for most online sellers these days.

Shave ready definition:
Shave ready means different things to different people. It's often just added to titles to increase sales. I use the term honestly. It passes all industry standards of shave readiness and has been put through the described process. If you are looking for a razor that you can take out of the box....and shave with. That's what shave ready is supposed to mean. Worked on by a professional.

My 2 cents on hone wear and scratches. It's a tool. Don't worry about them. Some people tape spines I do not unless stated and for a specific reason. My goal is to maintain the geometry of the razor not manipulate it and provide the best shaving razor not simply a perfect razor. No shave ready razor is in mint but I do my best to balance ALL pros and cons to provide the most trustworthy cutthroat.