Click Here to Continue Viewing Current Query Results or Home to Start a New Query. Description: Bates razor set with lever action sharpener and black cover Manufacturer: The Bates Company (Harry H. and William O. Bates), Joliet, Illinois Type: Set Country: USA Patent: US - Safety Razor 2,106,587(1/25/1938) Comment: Case has built-in sharpener. Set contains razor and blades and a package that includes Thorite, application brush, and cellophane tube of specially prepared blade testing hair. Accessories stored in case under the razor. Razor has adjustable dial. Source: twillard Editors: