Thread: Wade & Butcher 8/8th

Finally I got a hold of an 8/8 ths chopper Celebrated hollow.


This blade was in good condition apart from some deep vertical scratches on the side of the spine.

For those deep scratches I started with 400 grit glass paper. The rest of the blade I started with 1000 grit paper, going up to 3000 and metal polish.

I managed to keep all the lines sharp n crisp.


The scales could have been re used but I was going for my own style.
Firstly I made horn scales then I made some wooden scales and both were slightly flawed in design .

I decided to take some old rose wood scales I made previously and re work them . Thinned them out , a new wedge and so on.

I used solid brass bull's-eye collars with nickel pins and brass internal washers.
The wedge was made from rose wood lined with brass and the scales were finished with linseed oil, finishing oil, beeswax, basically anything I could throw at it..


Honing it was a delight if not awkward and the shave was in my top 2 shaves of all time. One pass would have done it.
Its now stropped n oiled and put away for special occasions .
I see what all the fuss is about concerning these chopper blades.

Very nice. I'm going to step up my search for a blade like that!

That's a really nice restoration.
I love what you did with the wedge. Beautiful dark wood scales.
Now you know what all the hoopla is about. They are tremendous shavers.
Congratulations and enjoy!

Pete <:-}

I love the one I just got not long ago. Great shaver and just awesome to hold. Great work with the resto.

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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing the pics!

Great job mate!
The FBU is a sweet shaver and one of my favourites.

Originally Posted by JOB15

Finally I got a hold of an 8/8 ths chopper Celebrated hollow.


I see what all the fuss is about concerning these chopper blades.

Very nicely done!

My 1st SR was a 8/8 W&B, so I was spoiled from the get-go. The fuss is worth it, IMO.

Originally Posted by JOB15

Finally I got a hold of an 8/8 ths chopper Celebrated hollow.
Honing it was a delight if not awkward and the shave was in my top 2 shaves of all time.
I see what all the fuss is about concerning these chopper blades.

Originally Posted by AcesandEights

Very nicely done!

My 1st SR was a 8/8 W&B, so I was spoiled from the get-go. The fuss is worth it, IMO.

To me a W&B FBU is the benchmark of all other razors

Very nice work my friend. I have one of these big W&B, they are a hand full but a joy to shave with, thanks for posting.

really nice restore job15. im jealous. been looking/hunting for an 8/8 but they are always out of my price range when i see them at auction.