6/8 Wade & Butcher Extra Hollow Ground

I posted a teaser picture of this blade a few days ago, well, here she is, basically done. Got her repinned tonight. Decided to try a few things:

1. I kept the look of the washers, instead of going with a triple stack I used a reverse stack I just learned of from Glen;

2. I smashed flat a couple nylon washers from micro (their smallest) and used those as thrust washers - totally smoothed it out!

3. Kept the original scales, lead wedge, and some of the original grind lines.

Overall, I am pretty happy with the results.

Sorry the pics aren't that good, only have my phone camera. Enjoy!


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About to shave with this for the first time, I'll let you know how it is in a little bit.

Your pics are plenty good, looks like NOS !!

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Originally Posted by JoelLewicki

About to shave with this for the first time, I'll let you know how it is in a little bit.

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Well, it got the job done, in that I had to shave for work. But it's going to go back on the hones tonight, I don't think it was as close/comfortable as it could be (some probably would have been happy with it, but I have high standards).

I'm going to put it through the paces tonight and keep you updated. Haven't decided yet if I'm going to hold onto this one or not...thoughts?

I love that razor! Good job Joel!

Thats an absolute beauty - a lovely restore!

Looks great. Love the hollow grind.

looking great :)! .. can you maybe post just a short info on these reverse stacked washers please?

It's a beauty. The text on the blade reminds me of the Harry Potter logo.