Quote Originally Posted by PapaBull
It seems to me that the later models of the Wade and Butcher razors have the arrow and maltese cross symbol while earlier W&B razors just have their name and/or other information and always note their origin of Sheffield.

I've had great shaves from W&B razors from their earliest manuacture through the end of their W&B name and onward to their Butcher Brothers markings. I've yet to get one that wouldn't take a great shaving edge.

I've got quite a few W&B razors in my collection and I've shaved with almost all of them. They're an excellent choice for a daily shaver because there are plenty of them to choose from, they're reasonably priced and their steel and design is excellent, which is probably why they hold top honors as the most prolific razor manufacturer of their time.
I thought just the opposite on the date. The older W&B I have has the arrow and Maltese cross the newer just the name and Sheffield. Great shavers all three. I think I spent $50 for the three and I get better shaves from them then ones I've spent much more on.