Thread: The Butcher Shop

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Not sure if there are any of these in here yet...

Nice Razor Holli. Looks very familiar. I should have a new one to add to the club shortly too.

Originally Posted by Miner123

Nice Razor Holli. Looks very familiar. I should have a new one to add to the club shortly too.

I'm eager to see what you've done with yours, Miner.

Been wanting to try a Wade & Butcher razor for a long time after hearing what good shavers they were. I recently acquired two, one (a Bow) from my uncle for doing some work on his Crown & Sword and the other (a Special) from a local antique shop. The scales on the 'Special' are original but I can't figure what the three holes are for. I replaced the scales on the 'Bow' with Purple Heart and etching on blade reads "The Original And Only Genuine Bow Razor Manufactured Solely By Wade & Butcher'. The first shave with the Bow was fair and needs some more work but the first shave with the Special was just that, 'Special'.....now I know what they mean by 'Magic Steel' in the W&B's. I hope this qualifies for membership in 'The Butcher Shop' .............

Welcome aboard!!!

Glad to hear that you enjoyed your Special!

Here's my new razor. I've posted it in the Christmas thread but had to place the picture in it's proper and rightful place, here in the Butcher Shop.

7/8 half-hollow barbers-notch with black horn scales, bull's-eye washers and metal spacer.

I resisted the temptation to break out the metal polish and just cleaned her up with some alcohol and a Q-Tip. The patina will stay this time.

Can't wait to get her honed and give her a try.

That's my new (antique) Shaving Mug in there as well. A Christmas present from my Wife.

Some beautiful Razors posted here just lately A big thumbs up to all of us in the Butchershop Brotherhood

Here's my entry:



Widest point measures 2.7cm (back of the spine to the edge), narrowest 2.6cm.

My first junktique expedition paid off!

Originally Posted by Traskrom

I should call it "before" picture, but still in great condition!

WB 7/8 American razor

Beautiful Razor. The etching on the blade is great. I'll be on the lookout for one of those.

Originally Posted by Sailor

Hope this is my entry to the Butcher Shop.
eBay finding. After unpinning and cleaning found a nice razor under the dirt. Horn scales, tin wedge. Polished the blade only mildly and repinned with brass rod and washers. Carefully fixed the old gold inlays, although parts of it were heavily outworn.
Now she carries her age with proudness. Honed, stropped and shaved.
Sorry about the picture quality.

I think that is the first W&B I've seen with an arrow on the reverse of the shank. Nice razor.

New W&B for the Bench.....unmarked.....