Unusual Small Diamondine Straight Razor

[vikingdog]

I just picked this razor up yesterday. I don't know much about them but I've never seen one this small. It's a Dimondine from Germany imported by Vom Cleff & Co. who were in NYC from 1885 to 1926.

I think it's unusual in that it's so small and also for the shape of the blade. Does anyone know about this kind of razor?

[tjmurphy]

Neat Mike, really cool. A wharncliffe razor? How cool can it get??

[vikingdog]

Did you ever see a one like this TJ? I wonder why they made one so small? For little kids with heavy beards?

[Miller Bro's]

It`s a Corn razor ,(for removing corns on your feet), that has had the blade re-shaped

[tjmurphy]

Well, there ya go Mike. And you know what they say about corn razors/knifes and guitar players

[vikingdog]

Thanks Dmitri.

"And you know what they say about corn razors/knifes and guitar players."

Is that corn razors or corn whiskey TJ?

[tjmurphy]

Oh, well, I guess it could be either one, but I'd rather have the razor/knife. I know a lot of very fine musicians, a couple that were with Ralph Stanley for a long time, but a few hits on the shine removes every bit of talent they ever had. That's some hot stuff.

[bigjudge]

Corn Razor is correct! Been collecting them for about 25 years, and used to have one like this! If you decide to get rid of it, give me a shout!

[bigjudge]

Vikingdog, I sent you a PM