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Just had this Lather Catcher show up last night. I'm absolutely in love with it. Heljestrand's have such nice steel and I haven't met one yet I didn't love. I have no idea why, but Lather Catchers just drive me crazy. I think they're so neat.

I grabbed this from Maggards. Came with 3 Half Hollow wedge blades total. 2 should be usable, 1 is iffy but I'm going to see what I can do.

I don't think I'll polish it. I did scrub and wash it some, but I like the look it has now. I'm hoping to try and get one of the blades honed tonight.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Great catch! The leather is for stropping the blades?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It is. It has a little clip in the middle that holds the blades. From what I gather, you set the blade in the clip and pull the leather, then flip and pull it the other way. It's cool. I'll try to remember to grab a pic showing that this evening.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago
[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I agree with you on the existing patina. It has a steam-punk look. Really cool. Great find!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Very steampunk indeed. From what I can tell, these were made by Heljestrand between 1900 and 1939. The lines along the back give me really strong 30's vibes. The most steampunk looking decade!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Looking forward to hearing how it shaves!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Great find! Curious to hear how it shaves.