Most likely this razor at some point had some chip at the toe which was honed out. Too bad, but still a beauty! Is it 7/8, near wedge?
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Don't worry, you still have a beautiful razor. Just compare yours with one on page 32 :)
I also don't see where corrective honing was performed on that blade...
Your second picture is more informative.
How about apples to apples? Take a look
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OMG, yes, you are right. I am forgetting English language...
I also have a W&B with a very similarly shaped blade - wider at the toe than the heel.
I have no idea of the year of manufacture though - other than it was pre-1890.
I have a Fredrick Reynolds and another no-name blade with the same shape.
It must have been the fashion at some time
I recovered W&B yesterday. I think that date near 1910-1920. Am I right?Attachment 98172Attachment 98173Attachment 98174
I think this is a reground W&B. It's now a 7/8 and pretty full hollow. Blade is still stiff like the older grinds though. Honed it up and shaved with it this weekend. Did a nice job.
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/u...Butcher003.jpg