Looking for a way to pass the time during the coldest winter months? Check out the DIY antique Frieder. Herder straight razor kits. These kits have all the components you need to make a unique antique straight razor, just like your great-grandpa might have used. They only cost about $10 so if you’ve an interest in either straight razors or a simply want a fun knife restoration project, these kits are great.
Registered in 1727, the Frieder. Herder spade symbol is the oldest trademark in Solingen and each kit comes with one of these unfinished, unsharpened antique Frieder. Herder carbon steel blades. Most likely made sometime between 1900 and 1945, the blade in the small kit is just over 2”, the blade in the large kit is just over 3”.
Both kits have either a white or black smooth bone handle with a contrasting, inlaid Herder symbol. It also comes with a single pin and two small washers to complete the assembly.
Small Antique Frieder. Herder Straight Razor Kit Details
- Carbon Steel, Unfinished and Unsharpened
- 2.3” Straight Razor
- 0.625” Wide
- Smooth Bone Handle
- Pin and Washers Included
- 4” Closed
- 6.3” Overall
- Made in Solingen, Germany
Large Antique Frieder. Herder Straight Razor Kit Details
- Carbon Steel, Unfinished and Unsharpened
- 3” Straight Razor
- 0.875” Wide
- Smooth Bone Handle
- Pin and Washers Included
- 5” Closed
- 8” Overall
- Made in Solingen, Germany
The antique Frieder.Herder straight razor kit is a fun project that costs very little money. If you’re interested in these kits, click any link in the article or simply click the button below.
All images courtesy of Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com.
