Thread: A pair of traveler razors by Wade

A rare gentleman's set of travel razors. Robert Wade was listed as a razor manufacturer on Arundel St. in 1816. In 1821 he join with William Butcher forming 'Wade & Butcher' becoming one of the most famous and prosperous cutlery firms in Sheffield. The blades are quite small at less than 5/8 with an arris spine. The show face of the spine at one time had an etching but it was not legible on one blade and had been completely sanded off on the other. The decorative plunge ground tang is unusual. The blade is restored with glazed finished blade faces and crocus finished spine and tang. The scales are ivory with a lead wedge and copper pins. A standard size razor is shown for comparison.

Great pieces - do you shave with them, are they good shavers?

Nice job..

Originally Posted by lloydw

Great pieces - do you shave with them, are they good shavers?

Customer's words. "The shave was awesome."

Awesome as usual Karl.

Good stuff

Those are sweet. I love your work.

Outstanding restore Karlej!

Yes, the shave with the first blade was incredible. I assume the second will be just as fine. The blades are a joy to hold, albeit quite small. The box, while I am unsure is original, is quite old. Probbalt walnut on the sides. I restored it by removing the leather, then sanding all wood surfaces to 12,000 grit with micromesh. Rejuvenated with wood wax. Sprayed with Deft satin clear then leveled with steel wool for satin finish. Original steel screw. Karl did an amazing job!