Thread: W&B For Barbers Use

What's wrong with this razor?

Wade & Butcher Sheffield THE CELEBRATED Hollow Ground Straight Razor Barber's | eBay


Please feel free to list anything noteworthy on why someone should or should not bid on this gem.

Too late, it already has one bid.

EXTREME hone wear And not symmetrical completely a waste of money

It needs scales before I bid on it.

Wow! I've made some mistakes in purchasing blades, but that one is just nasty. Maybe someone is hoping they can use it for honing practice…..

I think I can see the 'use by' date on that one is expired

Why are we bashing this poor blade? I know a nice NOS Filly is everybodies goal (or what ever brand you prefer) but in 150 years, after you, your sons, and the next 3 generations after have all honed on them, they will ALL look like that.
It may be rough, but unless its lost its temper along the line, it can STILL be made into a shaver. Obviously, many people over the decades thought that blade was good enough to keep sharpening. Not that I would pay that much for it, but I would still take it if you gave it to me.

Originally Posted by Magpie

Why are we bashing this poor blade? I know a nice NOS Filly is everybodies goal (or what ever brand you prefer) but in 150 years, after you, your sons, and the next 3 generations after have all honed on them, they will ALL look like that.

No they shouldn't look like that even after 150 years . That one has been clearly abused or damaged.

The last time I was out looking for a vintage blade to restore, the owner of the shop I was in was actually upset that I was intending to shave with the razors! "But that would ruin the historical value!!!!" ....
Some collectors out there want the most chewed up and spat out blades they can find. For them, it is about owning history and has nothing to do with razor functionality.

I'm not saying that none of you knew this, but just reminding those new to the forum about the perspective of other buyers.

Hope this helped at least one soul.
JackofDiamonds

hehe I think a noob like me took it to the hones for fun and ate steel!

Wade & Butcher....good to the last drop!