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Thread: W & B 5/8 WEDGE: Little Blade-Big Shaver!

  1. 10-31-2014, 06:34 PM #1
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    Cool W & B 5/8 WEDGE: Little Blade-Big Shaver!

    Don't know how many folks have tried these 'smaller near wedge' razors by Wade and Butcher, but they are really fine shavers. Of course all W&B's in my experience are tremendous shavers, but these little post-1891 razors really pack a big punch when it comes to mowing down the stubble!

    I prefer a heavier 'feel' to my smaller blades...some smaller hollow grinds seem way to 'light' to me and tend to skip sometimes when I'm shaving...and these 5/8 to 11/16 Wade and Butcher 'little wedges' fit the bill.

    Anyway...here's one I just finished up.

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    Very nice job of it. Yea, there is nothing wrong with "smaller near wedges" got as couple in my rotation.

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    Very nice, looks like the one made after 1890, originally had the, "Corporate Mark" on the blade face. I have one like that, was my very first W&B.

    edited to add: man, I just love the finish you get on your blades...beautiful!
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    I have to say that your washers are intriguing me. The blade is of course wonderful but what I really want to talk about is the washers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RezDog View Post
    I have to say that your washers are intriguing me. The blade is of course wonderful but what I really want to talk about is the washers.
    I'll second that. Spill the beans! You're a time traveller aren't you!?
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    Quote Originally Posted by RezDog View Post
    I have to say that your washers are intriguing me. The blade is of course wonderful but what I really want to talk about is the washers.

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    I'll second that. Spill the beans! You're a time traveller aren't you!?

    No mystery fellas. It's the pins...not the washers! These are mock-up screws on the pivot...pictures taken before the razor was pinned.

    **EDIT** ...Unless you are actually talking about the washers themselves???
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
    Very nice job of it. Yea, there is nothing wrong with "smaller near wedges" got as couple in my rotation.

    Bob
    Thanks Bob...Usually I shave every other day, but when I have to shave the next day after, these little 'wedges' are my go to. GREAT daily shavers...and smooth as silk Sheffield steel!


    Quote Originally Posted by Phrank View Post
    Very nice, looks like the one made after 1890, originally had the, "Corporate Mark" on the blade face. I have one like that, was my very first W&B.

    edited to add: man, I just love the finish you get on your blades...beautiful!
    Thank you Phrank...your coaching ( ) has done wonders for me!
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    Very nice. Yeah, the finish looks amazing, how bad was it before clean up? Looks brand new again. Have a couple of smaller wedges I have never tried, may have to get them out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grazor View Post
    Very nice. Yeah, the finish looks amazing, how bad was it before clean up? Looks brand new again. Have a couple of smaller wedges I have never tried, may have to get them out.
    Thanks Grazor! The razor was not too bad before the restoration. Some minor pitting on the tang, spine and blade face, scratches etc. I'd say about fair/poor condition, except there was (is) very little hone wear, which made the restoration project worthwhile. And it honed up beautifully with one layer of tape...nice tight bevel.
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    Nope, I noticed the screws, I'm curious about the washers themselves
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