Thread: Wade and Butcher

I am watching this on ebay, and I am new to this. 30 bucks. What do you guys think???? Wade and Butcher 7/8 wedge.

Big ol' bevel and non-original scales. Seem like a pretty big pit right in the middle above the heel. I would definitely get that bad boy pro-honed.

I'll buy just about any-dang razor, if it's a decent brand/style of blade I don't have for $30 or less to tinker with. Once it hits +$45, then I start to think about time, money and soap.

Ok so would it be hard to hone and keep sharp??? I saw that Mark, and I'm ok with it I just like the brand name. The bevel is the edge correct???

Originally Posted by dinnermint

Big ol' bevel and non-original scales. Seem like a pretty big pit right in the middle above the heel. I would definitely get that bad boy pro-honed.

I'll buy just about any-dang razor, if it's a decent brand/style of blade I don't have for $30 or less to tinker with. Once it hits +$45, then I start to think about time, money and soap.

Also the scales look good!!!

My query would be why the bevels so big when it appears there is no hone wear. Has someone done something to the geometry while restoring it

Originally Posted by eddy79

My query would be why the bevels so big when it appears there is no hone wear. Has someone done something to the geometry while restoring it

OK, I am not following, the bevel is the edge of the blade correct?? Sorry I am ignorant when it comes to verbiage...

So stay away????

Yes, the bevels are the flat portion ending in the cutting edge. The spine, the blunt edge, will show flat spots called hone wear. Eddy's concern is that bevels grow as material is honed away. However, this blade seems to have wide bevels and no hone wear, which is an odd thing. Any other pictures? It may be a hassle to hone, but IF it can take an edge, it will maintain that edge like any other. If you buy it and get it to a good honer, they'll put a good edge on there.

I looked at the ad. At no place does it say shave ready. That and looking at the pictures and I am not sure what that line along the edge is. It may not be the bevel, it may be a water stain or a buffer line. It is a likely candidate for a regrind. It has not even hit it's reserve at this point so no telling at how much it will actually go for. These very often sell for a lot more than I would pay. It seems as though it needs some work aside from honing. There seems to be no shortage of people willing to spend big bucks for these, even at 7/8 and then chuck little more at it having them professionally restored. Good luck.

"How to make money with online auctions. A primer"

(1)Run the questionable blade over a buffing wheel.
(a) This makes it shiny .(People like shiny things.)
(b) Buffing will also mask many imperfections. (You may not have the time,skills
or equipment to actually restore it.)
(2)Slap on a pair of cheap scales . (Do not waste your time or money making period correct
scales.)
(3)Take poor photos of the item. (Remember all that buffing you did? You will
negate all that work with clear revealing images.)
(4)Keep the description of the item to the minimum. (Make no claims about the item
that could be used against you IE: A return because "Item not as described."
(5)Place a price "Reserve" on the item. (You have to protect your investment.)

Originally Posted by Wirm

"How to make money with online auctions. A primer"

(1)Run the questionable blade over a buffing wheel.
(a) This makes it shiny .(People like shiny things.)
(b) Buffing will also mask many imperfections. (You may not have the time,skills
or equipment to actually restore it.)
(2)Slap on a pair of cheap scales . (Do not waste your time or money making period correct
scales.)
(3)Take poor photos of the item. (Remember all that buffing you did? You will
negate all that work with clear revealing images.)
(4)Keep the description of the item to the minimum. (Make no claims about the item
that could be used against you IE: A return because "Item not as described."
(5)Place a price "Reserve" on the item. (You have to protect your investment.)

YEP, that is EXACTLY what the AZZhole sellers do, they should have their necks Wrung. Frustrates me to no end to see it OVER AND OVER Again