Thread: The Butcher Shop

Originally Posted by EisenFaust

Here's an interesting piece - W&B 'American Razor' with a rather curious 'crooked' monkey tail. Very comfortable in hand.

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?

Originally Posted by Traskrom

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?

? Nothing wrong with the toe of this razor...

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

Originally Posted by Traskrom

Your second picture is more informative.

How about apples to apples? Take a look

That, my friend, is the HEEL. Not the toe.

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?

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.