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Vintage J.A. Henckels Twinworks No. 401 “Platinum” carbon-steel straight razor with its matching original J.A. Henckels Twinworks case.The razor has yellow/gold marbled composition scales, a narrow hollow-ground carbon-steel blade, and a rounded point. It is accompanied by its original fitted cardboard case, marked for J.A. Henckels Twinworks of Solingen, Germany.BLADE MARKINGS:401 “PLATINUM”
CARBON STEEL BLADETANG MARKINGS:J.A. HENCKELS TWINWORKS
SOLINGEN - GERMANYCASE MARKINGS:J.A. HENCKELS TWINWORKS
SOLINGEN, GERMANYThe blade measures approximately 5/8 inch wide. Overall razor length is approximately 6 inches when closed.CONDITION:Vintage, pre-owned condition with age, use, and storage wear.The carbon-steel blade has visible scratches, tarnish, oxidation, dark staining, and scattered spotting/pitting. There is more noticeable discoloration and possible pitting toward the toe area. The cutting edge has not been inspected under magnification and may need restoration.Yellow/gold composition scales show normal age-related wear, including surface scuffs, scratches, light discoloration, and material variation. Razor opens and closes, but blade centering, pivot tension, edge condition, and shaving readiness are not guaranteed.The original J.A. Henckels Twinworks case is included in poor vintage condition. It has heavy surface wear, fading, discoloration, staining, paper loss, edge wear, split/separated portions, and damaged corners/end sections. The printed graphics and wording remain partially visible. Case is included as found and is primarily a collector/display accessory.I have not honed, sterilized, or shave-tested this razor. It is offered as a vintage collectible/restoration piece and should be cleaned, carefully inspected, and professionally honed before shaving use.Please review all photographs closely for the exact condition, markings, measurements, blade wear, case condition, and items included. You will receive the J.A. Henckels Twinworks No. 401 “Platinum” razor and matching case shown.
