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  1. 05-06-2009, 03:58 PM #1
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    Default Wade Butcher 7/8 American Razor Custom Scales

    Wade Butcher American Razor model/Scalloped spine engraved.This razor originally had an American eagle engraved on the blade.This one had been very roughly ground in the distant past (partially removing much of the eagle engraving),so it was necessary to regrind the blade to about eigth hollow,and remove the remaining engraving,then finish to EELL mirror.This belongs to a member here,and will ship tomorrow.The spacification are below.Best regards Gary

    RAZOR #: RC 875

    MANUFACTURER: Wade Butcher American Razor

    DATE OF MFG: C1870

    BLADE TYPE: Eight Hollow/American Razor 7/8 with scalloped spine/engraved scallops/strong makers mark/mirror finish/completely defect free

    SCALES: Custom Blue Planet/German silver flush rear pins/embellishment silver pins in amber wedge/Adjustable tension bullseye pivot pin

    CONDITION (1-10): 9.5

    SHAVABILITY (1-10): 9

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    VALUE (1-10): 9

    COMMENTS Beautiful defect free razor/good collectors value/and an excellent shaver
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  2. 05-06-2009, 04:01 PM #2
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    Very Nice Work! Love the scales!
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  3. 05-06-2009, 04:07 PM #3
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    That's another beauty! Did it have the eagle on it before restoration commenced?
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  4. 05-07-2009, 01:21 AM #4
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    Beautiful ! Like what you did with the wedge pins
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