Chopper blades Photos as Requested

I posted the other day that I had opened up a box of chopper blades put up a long time ago.I thought there were around 90 blades in this box but there are actually about 200.They are mostly as new or excellent condition(none corroded or damaged,or reworked)Some still have cosmoline on them,so the packages are too greasy to put on my mat to take pictures.The worst looking of the bunch is the Celebrated 8/8 with scales,and it is in very good condition.There are 7 ,maybe more 9/8,and a couple of 10/8 various manufacturers,most are WB.There is also a package with all of the Royals from George 5 to Prince Albert with everybody repesented by at least one blade.I am going to start degreassing and rescaleing these in the next few weeks,and will put some up for sale.I have a lot of original scales,buffalo horn,and I will put some of them in these.Thought you might like to see the photos.Many more boxes like this laying around,Ill get to them someday.Best Regards Gary

Some more photos............................................ .............

Sharing's caring, Gary :D

Nice catch there

Sweet Score there! How does one come across a box of chopper blades? lol I'd like to stumble across one of those myself haha. guess I better start digging up the back yard :P

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was wondering where all the good blades went to.

Drool, Drool! :eek: :tu

I like how photo #2 subtly says "They're here but they're mine." ;)

Thanks for sharing those pictures! It's like someone put together a nice time capsule.

The Biggest bunch I bought was in 1965,around thenI bought all the razors that OK Feed in south Miami had in their left over stock.Maybe 3000 mostly all shefield razors most like new,I think this is part of that bunch,then over the years I have bought them until the prices got high.I also bought some on e bay around 4 years ago when the prices were good(celebrated/barbers use 25.00) I bought a bunch of Big Wade Butcher from a hardware dealer in Petropolis Brazil about 60 choppers brand new.This guy had been one of the biggest dealers in south america.He had all kinds of paperwork from Wade and Butcher ,catalogs /product sheets,invoices,etc from 1860 on,I got a lot of that stuff,also spare scales pins washers,wedges,and greased oakum string packing(this was used to fill the big pin hole before you put the scales on it also kept the scales tight and prevented the pin hole area from rusting,you will only see this if you take an as new WB apart)I have some of the razors still.I tried to get in touch with this guy the last time I was in Brazil(two years ago) but the building is gone,and I left some messages,but never heard if he still has any razors,but some where down ther there are a few hundred new old stock razors floating around.I also have a couple hundred framebacks in a box here.most are brand new from 1860 to 1890 mostly big ones.I will take pictures tomorrow for those interested.If anyone wants to buy blades I will sell them,but they arent cheap,if your looking for bargains go to e bay,and do some grinding,you get what you pay for............Best regards Gary

Poncho,That was not my intentio,just somethig melissa did putting the pistols ther,but you are excatly right when I think about it.Best regards GAry

Are you planning on selling any of these? I would be interested if so!!

Wow, Gary...that's something else. I'd love to browse through your storage a bit. Who KNOWS what I might find?

What a treasure trove! I can feel my RADar focusing on you and the razors you might be posting for sale...

I would also be interested in buying a chopper blade.

INCREDIBLE!!

Oh yes .. I really do hope some of these appear for sale ..... I really do need some more nice big choppers , the bigger the smilel the better,shaving my head seems to like taking the edge of them easier than the old face ..

thanks for sharing .. Jealousy doesn't even start to compare with that find - love it



kind regards Garry

Mind-boggling! Add me to the "want" list. :D

Put me on that list too please!

Oh,MAN.Me too.....I'd take out a loan to buy some of these blades.....

It's crazy, but I actually think I can enjoy those pictures as much as I do because there's no question I could NOT afford them. It liberates me to be able to simply appreciate the thought of them and that's got to be enough for me.

Thanks for posting them, Gary!

Chris L

Traveller,

When and if you are selling some blades send me a PM, would love to aquire one.

BB

I would certainly like to see your price list once you have pictures of them.
Kent

WoW

Those are a lot .......i was wondering if i could just buy one blade off u

I am looking for a Spanish tip blade if possible .... please reply back if it possible

Thanks gera :medvl:

WOW, what a time capsule. For those that haven't visited his site- Gary's work is fantastic and IMO, nothing shaves like SHEFFIELD STEEL!!

My guess is back "in the day" The big W&B choppers weren't cheap and definitely made to last a lifetime.

Big CHOPPERS rule!:medvl:

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Originally Posted by keenedge

I would certainly like to see your price list once you have pictures of them.
Kent

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Agreed!


Wow! 200 Sheffield blades.:dropjaw:

I definately like to see a price list as well or get a PM when you are planning on selling some of these!

I would, too. I saw on Traveler's site that he plans on listing some for sale soon.

Count me in to for a blade or two if you wish to part with any.

Love that this thread came back up. Just spent some more time drooling over these. Haven't heard from Gary in a while....maybe he's busy putting beautiful scales on a bunch of newly mirrored 170 year old 9/8 and 10/8 choppers.....

Last I heard he was in the process of moving over the summer.....summer is ending so maybe good news is right around the corner:D

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Originally Posted by Proraso Man

very exciting- reminds me of when someone found a 5 gallon bucket of gillette razors....

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lol this reminds of a b/s/t on another forum

Q- what date code is that fatboy?
A- What date code do you want?
Q- You mean you have more than one all in this condition?
A- I have buckets full!

shame it kinda went downhill from there:(

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Originally Posted by mbwhoosh

Last I heard he was in the process of moving over the summer.....summer is ending so maybe good news is right around the corner:D

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:dropjaw::dropjaw::dropjaw::dropjaw::dropjaw: eeeek I sent two razors off to him at the start of last week to TX . I really hope they arrive or i'm doomed , they weren't cheap razors either ..

( now in panicking ) Garry

he may have already finished moving or may conduct his business at an actual office/workshop as long as you contacted him thier shouldn't be a problem

I was just moving vacation(summer houses) Im still at the same place much of the time,Im in Hoston this week though.I still move around alot for business,but stay in the States alot now.I dont answer e mail,or Pm when im traveling .May get some time to do a bunch of razors soon,Best Regards Gary

:mexwave: yay

cheers Garry