Allegro Model E with C.V. Heljestrand (Kindal)

[specialk]

After lots of waiting for the correct model, I finally scored an Allegro Model E with the K11 attachement and it came with a C.V. Heljestrand razor with a NOS wedge blade to boot. This is the model that will hone wedge blades. You see lots of Model L's which hone the DE blades on the bay but the Model E's are scarce. I had been wanting to get a C.V. Heljestrand as well so when it all came together in one set I had to have it.

Little history and then the pics...
Allegros were made in Switzerland. I believe they were made in the 1930s.
The C.V. Heljestrand company of Eskilstuna, Sweden made singel-edge wedge blade razor sets for Mason Kindal of Paris, France circa 1929 into the 1930s.

I will only post a few pics but if you want to see more click my flickr url at the bottom.

Allegro Model E with K11 Attachment





In action sharpening a Henckels wedge blade...





C.V. Heljestrand made for Kindal









So much for only a few pics but I just couldn't pick!
www.flickr.com/photos/ksenor

[samcracker]

Does anyone know if the C.V. Heljestrand razor came with the Allegro Model E? I have the same setup and there was a Heljestrand razor included in the box.

[samcracker]

Here is a picture of mine.

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[specialk]

Yes the CV Heljestrand came with the Allegro as a set. There was also a set that had a Henckels razor.

[samcracker]

Thanks Kevin, that is good information to know. ;D

[rocketman]

I finally found myself a Model E. It hasn't arrived yet, but I am looking forward to trying it out.