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    That razor looks "cherry" to me . I don't see any hone wear at all . It's definetly worth a premium , but I don't know about $1000 .

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    Yeah, I couldn't even choke down the 72 dollar price tag of a local WB...I can't imagine having the type of disposable income that'd make this purchase possible. Then again, doctors, lawyers, and politicians can use straight razors too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by razorguy View Post
    Did you gents notice the listing says "new" whereas it is so evident the blade has heavy signs of cleaning?
    Also look at the shank.
    I am not sure what is it that you call 'heavy signs of cleaning'. Or what is the problem with the shank. Can you clarify, please?

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    I'm no expert, but I don't see any sign of heavy cleaning? That thing is pristine.. I am just not that much of a Butcher fan... Of course I am not sure I would paymthat much for any razor....
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    If you have deep pockets, with denaro to spare,buy it,you may never see another like it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gugi View Post
    I am not sure what is it that you call 'heavy signs of cleaning'. Or what is the problem with the shank. Can you clarify, please?
    I see in the blade the signs of an electric tool, such as Dremel. Also in the shank I see some "dirt" which was not properly cleaned. The same in the tang. Also the "Celebrated" logo seems to be consumed by a sandpaper work or dremel.
    Moreover, if you guys are lucky as I am to own a Wade & Butcher "The Celebrated", the scales are quite different, as well as pins and washers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by razorguy View Post
    I see in the blade the signs of an electric tool, such as Dremel. Also in the shank I see some "dirt" which was not properly cleaned. The same in the tang. Also the "Celebrated" logo seems to be consumed by a sandpaper work or dremel.
    Moreover, if you guys are lucky as I am to own a Wade & Butcher "The Celebrated", the scales are quite different, as well as pins and washers.
    Disagree with all of that - everything looks legit to me. Bear in mind it's a later model (England stamped) - the scales and pinning are consistent with that IMO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EisenFaust View Post
    Disagree with all of that - everything looks legit to me. Bear in mind it's a later model (England stamped) - the scales and pinning are consistent with that IMO.
    I agree, that old razor is about as "cherry" as they come.

    It has the original "glaze" finish that it was made with.

    The markings are etched on that razor rather than stamped as on earlier razors.

    It's way out of my comfort zone for $$, but it IS a very nice old, and as far as I can see, unused W&B.
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    Quote Originally Posted by razorguy View Post
    I see in the blade the signs of an electric tool, such as Dremel.
    All I see on the finish is the marks from the polishing/finish from the factory - they look exactly the same as every other sheffield razor in excellent condition from the same period that I've seen, and nothing like the marks from dremel tool or buffer.

    Quote Originally Posted by razorguy View Post
    Also in the shank I see some "dirt" which was not properly cleaned. The same in the tang.
    I think that's because most likely nothing was done to it to 'clean' stuff. Normally with razors that old there is always some spots of pitting or at least tarnish. The signs of any restoration/cleaning work being done are nowhere to be seen - all the lines look super crisp like when the razor comes from the factory.

    Quote Originally Posted by razorguy View Post
    Also the "Celebrated" logo seems to be consumed by a sandpaper work or dremel.
    Moreover, if you guys are lucky as I am to own a Wade & Butcher "The Celebrated", the scales are quite different, as well as pins and washers.
    The logo looks just fine to me - deep etching and the black paint is in there. As far as scales go, these look the standard black scales from the period. Yes, sometimes you have different scales, esp. in horn on earlier razors, but at the period this was made i.e. late 1800s early 1900s, those would be the default. Most likely celluloid too.

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    I'm surprised everybody is putting so much weight on a post 1891 NOS Wade and butcher. I have a NOS Mappin Brothers near-wedge in bone scales, PRE-1891, and the blade looks like a mirror. You're making me think I should list it for ten grand

    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    If you have deep pockets, with denaro to spare,buy it,you may never see another like it.

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