All About Pocket Knives

Anybody here collect corn razors?

I've received an E-mail, via my Robeson website, from a guy that has acquired a group of corn razors, none of which appear to be Robeson or Terrier; go figure.

Looked to be about a dozen or so pieces. No photos, as yet.

I'll post the info here, or have the man come to AAPK and post it himself, if anyone wishes.

Charlie Noyes

What exactly is a "corn razor"?

Wullie, it has a special blade shape for cuttin' corns off yer feet.
Don't have a razor, but here's a knife with the same shape.

BTW, if you happen upon a corn knife, chances are it is 1930s or older. Folks started going with less risky ways to remove corns after that.

Willie;
Here's a little Robeson corn razor. They're much smaller than a regular razor.
Charlie Noyes

I posted these in another thread but figured I might as well put them here.A bunch of corn knives and razors including a money clip with a functioning(but non sharp)miniature straight razor on it.

Learned sump'n new today!
Mystery solved.

I was raised on wheat farms and cattle ranches. We bought what little corn we used. I was at a loss as to what the heck you could do to or for a stalk or ear of corn with those damn things.

Thanks gents,
W

I have been collecting corn razors for about 30 years, and I am always looking for unique ones that are reasonably priced! I probably have about 50 different ones.

[Here's one that's a little unusual. V.C. & Co. (Vom Cleff & Co. Germany)
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Would be interested in hearing about the corn razors!

Big Judge, Welcome to AAPK I think you'll like it here.

I only have the one little Robeson corn razor that I posted at the beginning.

Maybe you should show us some of yours......

Charlie Noyes

Picked up this little corn razor

a SCHNEFEL BROS. USA LACROSS

That's a nice one!!
Charlie Noyes

Don't collect, but have one Waterville/Cutlery Co. It has a small repair bottom end, well done.

Harold