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As I was researching a Bulldog barlow I came across Bull Head tang stamp in Goins. It has 1920-1940 with Terre Haute B.S. Co Terre Haute Ind. On back of tang. "Bull Head" 2 words, Goins has "Bullhead" 1word is a NY company. I have never seen one or even heard of this company. I can't even think what "B.S. Co" would be (I know what your thinking, don't say it :D )
Have any of you guys heard of this company or have you seen one?
Thanks for any info.
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According to The Straight Razor Place, that stands for "Terre Haute Barber Supply Co."

Maybe we should search for their razors, see if they etched one "Bull Head".

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I never thought of "barber supply". I don't collect razors, so I'm tunnel vision, thinking only pocket knife or fixed blade not razors. Thanks Charlie.
I think a trip to the library is in order to see what I can find on Terre Haute Barber Supply Co.
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I didn't know it, either.

I Googled, "Terre Haute B. S. Co."

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