Thread: Early Hunter & Sons Sheffield Wedge

Here is a pictorial review of my recently restored Hunter & Sons Sheffield Wedge with Original Horn Scales. I acquired this blade at a Belleair, Florida antique shop which specializes in early military items with emphasis on Revolutionary War to Civil War items. The dealer had very little interest in straight razors but had a few that I purchased from him at very good prices. I believe I grabbed this one for under $20.00.

I liked the look of this one in particular because of the smiling wedge and nearly translucent horn scales that had been stamped with a previous owner's initials and numerals 930. I have not established the significance of either stamping. Ken at RupRazor in San Antonio, Texas did some work on this blade and guessed it's vintage as circa 1830's.

The tang is very roughly hammered but not as stubby as other early English blades I have seen on ebay. Ken mentioned to me in an email that he felt the quality of the steel was the best he worked on of the 4 blades I sent him. These included a Puma, a Dubl Duck, and my Great Great Great Grandfather's Wade & Butcher, so that is high praise. I shaved with it for the first time since receiving it this morning and it was a fantastic shave!

Here are some pictures highlighting some of the earlier comments made.