Frederick Fenney - 1800's Tally-Ho Blade - Half Hollow Square Tip - Shave Ready
This razor has been professionally restored, sterilized and honed, and is shave ready.
FREDERICK FENNEY was one of the best known Sheffield cutlers, and produced this awesome Tally-ho blade with his running fox emblem sometime between 1833 and his death in 1852. It is a half-hollow ground blade with a square-tip and a beautiful sweeping shape with a generous belly.
Very minimal pitting remains on the blade, tang, and tail after refurbishment. Bakelite scales. Nickel silver pins and pin-covers. Please see photos for full detail.
It has been honed, shave tested stripped, and sanitized.
Honing progression:
Naniwa 1k Waterstone
Norton 4k Waterstone
King 6k Waterstone
8k Nagura on 6k King Waterstone
Jon Coe Dota Creek Arkansas fine natural stone
Jon Coe Arkansas Grey natural Finishing Stone
Nakayama Japanese natural stone
Vintage Scottish linen fire hose Strop
Tony Miller Rough Out Leather Strop
Tony Miller Fast Bridle Strop
Razor Is In Very Good Condition And Has No Corrosion Or Plating Loss.
Opens and closes freely without any sticking.
