Civil War bone handle straight razor
length: 9 1/2" (open)
Bone handled straight razor marked "C.Y. Schelly & Bro." on the blade, and
"T. Hessen -Bruch & Co.", on the tang, and there's a standing bear imprint
and "Warranted" stamped on the other side of the tang. CivilWarAntiqueShop.com lists
a similar razor as being found in a typical Civil War (i.e. War of Northern
Agression to my neighbors) soldier's kit.
blade: 3"
blade width: 11/16"
bone grip length: 5 1/4"
weight: 1 oz
03/22/02