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1917 RARE Genco Straight Razor Master Cutlery Gold Embossed Blade
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Marked Genco Master Cutler, etched blade, hard rubber handles, no cracks.
The bright hollow ground blade has "MASTER­ CUTLER"­ in fancy letters and is
5/8" wide, hollow grind and has deep cut top gimping showing the high quality
of the blade. The blade has NO chips, cracks or any damage. The ORIGINAL
handles have NO cracks, warping or any damage. The original pins are tight
and the blade still has gold wash on the show side of the blade, "Master­
Cutler"­ model, back of the tang reads GENCO Razors, Geneva, NY, USA. Jimps
on the bottom of the tang. Opens and closes correctly. The original box is
included and in extremely good condition.

This razor is in fantastic condition. The blade has gold embossing, looks
great. The hinge is sturdy, with no wiggle. The scales, are black hard
rubber, and in great condition. The razor measures 6" closed and 9.5" open.
This is a very old and collectible razor please see the pictures, and judge
it for yourself.

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PRICE $225.00 OBO
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Terms of Sale:
When I describe an object as 'VINTAGE' or 'ANTIQUE' they will have the typical wear and tear you
would expect with an older piece. Light scratches, scuffing & crazing and such like would be
expected as opposed to a NEW condition. If an item is in MINT condition I will say so. If an item
has any major issues - dents, deep marks, stains or heavy scratches etc. I will bring these to your
attention in my description.­ All sales final.

History:
Geneva Cutlery Co. Manufacturer­
The "Genco"­; brand was first used about 1916.
Manufacturer:­ Geneva Cutlery Co. (est. 1900).
Other Names: Genco, Geneva Cutlery Corp., Geneva Cutlery Inc.
Location: 935 Gates Ave. Geneva, N.Y., U.S.A (1902-1935);­ Bradford PA
Dates in Production: Geneva Cutlery Company (1902-1935),­ Genco (W.R. Case &
Sons) (1936-1965?)­
Production Type: Straight Razors, Cutlery, Shears

Timeline:
*Notice: This chronology may not be all encompassing,­ there may be items/
events missing.
1900-Geneva Shear Company founded.
1902-Unsuccessfu­l shear company reorganized by William and Walter Althoff to
produce straight razors and pocket knives.
1912-Geneva Cutlery Company becomes largest U.S. manufacturer­ of straight
razors, and puts out more razors per day than any other manufacturer­ in the
world.
1928-Company­ reorganizes to form Geneva Cutlery Inc.
1934-Ecko (Edward Katzinger Co.), purchases Geneva Cutlery Inc.
1935-W.R. Case & Sons acquire razor production contingent of Geneva Cutlery
Inc. And market these razors under the name Genco.