Thread: Wade & Butcher

Does anyone know if the scales on this razor could be original?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Wade-But...QQcmdZViewItem

I have a W&B I picked up that has very similar scales, with the pins flush with the surface I was wondering if they could possibly be original. Also one of my coworkers thinks the scales might be teak

As soon as I can I will post pics of it, just wondering if anyone might have some info.

Thanks
Bob

Wood would (Huh?) seem like a natural scale material for such an old razor. From those photos you can't tell if they were replaced.

Straight scales are usually a sign of an very old razor those look like a home made job.!
Tony H

You get so tired sometimes you forget things. I forgot I was going to post the pics of my razor. I'm trying to see what people think about these scales.

possibly original ?

Any idea of possible age, type of wood?



I've had one person say they might be teak

Bob

Could it be American Chestnut??? Before the blight struck, it was commonly available, and you'd think someone would have scaled a razor or two with it.

The caption of this photo for comparison claims the wood is from a 125 year old Chestnut floorbeam enclosure.

P.S.
Anybody know of a Am. chestnut scaled razor - I'd love to see pics of one.

It looks very close to that, I've tried finding pics of untreated American Chestnut but no luck. The color on the W&B is natural it appears. Ive sanded from 800 grit to 2000 grit and even the dust was a yellowish or brownish color. Any way to find out definitely?

Bob

Here are many photos of American Chestnut wood you can compare your scales to.

All I can find out is that it is supposed to be strong, light, and extremely rot-resistant. The color can vary, depending on the age, and condition of the wood.

I've become obsessed about this because I was hoping an old razor I bought had chestnut scales, but I think they are oak. I hope yours turn out to be chestnut, but if you don't want 'em . . . .