Antique BJ Eyre Challenge "Dutch Hollow Ground" Straight Razor Etched Blade Horn

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This is an antique
B. J. Eyre "The Challenge Razor, Dutch Hollow Ground"
straight razor with
black horn
scales
and an 11
/16 inch wide (.68" - .74")
blade
.
The blade is etched,
"The Challenge Razor, Dutch Hollow Ground."
The tang is marked, "
B. J. Eyre & Cos., Challenge Razor, Sheffield."
Razors stamped simply, "Sheffield" were usually made before an 1891 trade embargo requiring products to be marked with country of origin.
The blade
shows some evidence of hone wear. There are no nicks or cracks in the cutting edge.
The blade has a 2 3/4 inch cutting edge and seems to be the original full length. The scales aren't warped but there is a stable crack at the pivot on one side (see pictures). The
blade
fits a little loosely between the scales.
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