george w. korn straight razor

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This is my first straight razor. I been trying to stay away from these cause I have enough vices as it is. Usually the ones I see are from germany but this one is from little vally , ny so I had to get it .These are so cool. anyway the stamp says ; GEO.W.KORN RAZO MFG.CO.
LITTLE VALLY NY,USA
Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[knife7knut]

BRL lists George W.Korn as being in business from ca 1880-1925 but not as a manufacturer(2nd edition)but rather as an inventor and perhaps a wholesaler.I didn't check the later editions as that one was close by.

He is probably best remember for his switchblade knives which are few and far between and very pricey.Knife World(the paper)did an article on him in the 1970's.I have it around(actually I was just going through them the other day)and will dig it out and post more info.Looks to be in good shape and is definitely collectible.

[smiling-knife]

Interesting... just as an aside, G. W. Korn is also known for patents in Germany and US for a knife in the shape of a bottle with a two-pronged attachment, rather than a worm, for removing the cork. These are quite rare and, sadly, I don't have one to show. Does anyone have one? Apologies for taking this slightly off topic. s-k

[knife7knut]

Here is the article in Knife world;I was way off on the date.It is the March 1989 issue.I hope this is readable as I photographed the article;I don't have a functioning scanner.

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KNIFE NUT ,thanks for sharing that.Very Cool. S-M did you read the part about the cork opener? KN It said before they made pocket knives they made korn knives and razors . did I read that right, if so whats a corn knife? Im thinkin pretty rare razor, care to speculate on the value? I love the history ,thanks alot !

[knife7knut]

These are corn knives and razors.Used to remove corns(growths on a foot from wearing too tight a shoe).Blades were very thin and sharp in order to slice the flesh cleanly.NOT ME!

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Wow ,nice collection there. I had no idea ,actually Ive seen those ivory handled ones called corn knives before , I thought they had something to do with the vegtable corn. They must have had some nasty corns back then. lol lovin the info knife7nut .

[knife7knut]

Thank you for the kind words.I have a fairly good library of knife books and catalogs starting around 1970 that to me are priceless for gleaning information.I also have an original Maher & Grosh catalog with supplements and an ordering envelope from the late 1890's that someone gave to me years ago.I've seen repros but this one is original.
A friend of mine who owned a knife store back in Massachusetts was going out of business and sold me his entire collection the American Blade magazine from Volume 1 Number 1 up(and in binders) for $50 and that was the best investment I ever made.
I also have numerous knife auction catalogs from various houses that help ID knives although the prices are a bit dated.I will never pass up a book on knives(or sign painting;my profession).

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Yes , definitely. I get the knife books when I can . The American blade mag. Deal ,SWEET. I'm always keepin an eye open for those old publications .The maher and grosh catalog sounds purdy cool too.I got a Schrade cut co. green bone 3 7/8 trapper with maher and grosh stamp and an Ulster one with that stamp with etch. Thanks agian for the info .