Point: square
Blade: swedish frameback
Tape: one layer Box: generic or vendor
Vendor Description
Age Range: Circa Late 1800s-Early 1900s
Manufacturer: Johannes Engstrom of Eskilstuna Sweden
Restoration: Fully restored, honed, stropped, sanitized and ready to shave
Blade
Material: Carbon Steel
Width: 13/16” wide from edge to top of spine
Grind: Frameback style
Hone Wear: Very light
Tip: Square
Finishes: Crocus (mirror) finish on spine and tang, etched finish on blade faces
Condition: Excellent, some cosmetic blemishes (patina) remaining in the steel, commensurate with its age but stunning overall
Shave ready: Yes, freshly honed with one layer of tape on the spine, stropped and sterilized, fully ready to shave
Scales
Material: These are 1800s stamped brass Sheffield scales which were originally silver plated; since that finish was mostly missing we stripped, polished and replated them in 24k gold
Pinning: Brass pins & washers, only the pivot has been replaced
Condition: Superb, the blade is held tightly and it centers well between the scales