Wade & Butcher Restore

**jseitz** · 04-30-2018, 03:17 PM

Just finished this one up. Its a shade over 13/16 near wedge. It cleaned up well and took a nice edge. This was my first time honing a true wedge. The bevel setting took some time, but I think I got off lucky compared to some horror stories I've read about wedges and funky geometry.

I used a faux ivory for the wedge. I need to bone-up on making lead wedges and give that a go one of these days. The scales are black horn with AJ's replica dome washers to complete the look. Enjoy the pics.

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**bouschie** · 04-30-2018, 03:33 PM

Very nicely done. You should be proud of yourself.

**jseitz** · 04-30-2018, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by bouschie

Very nicely done. You should be proud of yourself.

It helps having all of the great sources of information, help and encouragement here at this site!

**RezDog** · 04-30-2018, 05:22 PM

Nice! Another old gem looking sharp and back to work.

**MrZ** · 04-30-2018, 05:46 PM

I like it. You should make one just like it for all of us. Kind of like a Christmas present.

**sharptonn** · 04-30-2018, 05:48 PM

Looks great!

**jseitz** · 04-30-2018, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by MrZ

I like it. You should make one just like it for all of us. Kind of like a Christmas present.

Lol. You're Christmas present could be delayed several years/decades given the rate at which I turn these around. I might get a bit faster if I opt for a buffer system. But, I think the hand sanding really produces a nice result, though it takes forever and a day.

**sloanwinters** · 05-01-2018, 01:38 AM

truly beautiful restoration. how does it shave?

**Geezer** · 05-01-2018, 01:43 AM

Looking at the before photo; I am impressed by the way you managed to get that horrible "Devil Spit" off of the razor and get a smooth solid bevel on it. Very well done!

~Richard

**jseitz** · 05-03-2018, 04:10 PM

Thanks! It shave's (and exfoliates) great, which I was concerned about since I am not experienced at honing wedges. I just got lucky on this one!

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