Thread: 6932 8/8 Barber Use Hollow grind Water buff scales

A few days ago I posted a blade only,and some one decided they wanted it ,but wanted it scaled in water buff,So here it is wearing its pants.I thougt some of you old timers might like seeing some photos of it.It will be honed and shipped tomorrow.I roughed in the edge before scaling,so I know it will hone .Specs are below Best Regards GAry

RAZOR #: 6932

MANUFACTURER: Wade Butcher Hollow grind Barbers Use

DATE OF MFG: 1865/90

BLADE TYPE: 8/8 Celebrated “For Barbers Use” Hollow grind with stabilizing shoulders. Blade is in “as new” condition. Extra nice “strong” blade engraving ,and makers mark

SCALES: Period correct water buffalo scales. These are not the original scales, but are a correct facsimile

CONDITION (1-10): 9.7

SHAVABILITY (1-10): will be a 9

COLLECTOR’S

VALUE (1-10): 9.5

COMMENTS An extra nice example