Thread: The Butcher Shop

SWMBO had to head back to the city for a day - so this was waiting for me at home and she brought it up for me to the cottage.

The previous owner had attempted to restore it, I gather the spine was warped, and it broke in half at the tang - the two pieces were then burnished together with silver, and it looks great, very solid. Figure this is the closest I'll ever get to one of these, so YOLO....:-)

Wade & Butcher, Ottoman Egyptian and Royal Windsor straight razor.

So you mean silver-soldered? If done right, makes a strong bond.

Someone could be shot with his own gun for busting that!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

So you mean silver-soldered? If done right, makes a strong bond.

Someone could be shot with his own gun for busting that!

Silver-soldered - that's it, that's the exact term he used. Said he had a pro do it, and that it is extremely solid, so good to hear Tom that is was the correct way to do it.

And yea, my heart literally broke when he showed me pics of the razor in two pieces...when I'm back from the cottage I'll post all the pics...I'm on a little Chromebook here hot spotting Wifi using my iPhone...not great bandwidth.

congrats Phrank. What a beautiful razor. I am searching for one for at least 10 years (so do 99% of the members here, i guess). Enjoy. Thank you for the pictures.

Originally Posted by Elias

congrats Phrank. What a beautiful razor. I am searching for one for at least 10 years (so do 99% of the members here, i guess). Enjoy. Thank you for the pictures.

Have some very nice pics from the seller - when I return from the cottage, will post them.

Saw a small rattlesnake outside the cottage on the way for some shipwreck diving...it's rattle sounded like crickets, or a cicada...small one....very cool.

Originally Posted by Phrank

Have some very nice pics from the seller - when I return from the cottage, will post them.

Saw a small rattlesnake outside the cottage on the way for some shipwreck diving...it's rattle sounded like crickets, or a cicada...small one....very cool.

Sounds like a cool day!
Do they smoke whitefish in that area? Good stuff.

Glad you are taking the time to dive some of the wrecks while there Andrew.
Both exciting and historically valuable to do.
Cheers, be safe, and check your gauges..

Originally Posted by Phrank

SWMBO had to head back to the city for a day - so this was waiting for me at home and she brought it up for me to the cottage.

The previous owner had attempted to restore it, I gather the spine was warped, and it broke in half at the tang - the two pieces were then burnished together with silver, and it looks great, very solid. Figure this is the closest I'll ever get to one of these, so YOLO....:-)

Wade & Butcher, Ottoman Egyptian and Royal Windsor straight razor.

That is one sweet looking razor! Enjoy it

Originally Posted by Phrank

SWMBO had to head back to the city for a day - so this was waiting for me at home and she brought it up for me to the cottage.

The previous owner had attempted to restore it, I gather the spine was warped, and it broke in half at the tang - the two pieces were then burnished together with silver, and it looks great, very solid. Figure this is the closest I'll ever get to one of these, so YOLO....:-)

Wade & Butcher, Ottoman Egyptian and Royal Windsor straight razor.

Back a day early, epic shave with this razor planned for tomorrow.

Here are some pics from the previous owner, the tragedy, followed by the rebirth of this Wade & Butcher, Ottoman Egyptian and Royal Windsor straight razor:

Originally Posted by Phrank

Back a day early, epic shave with this razor planned for tomorrow.

Here are some pics from the previous owner, the tragedy, followed by the rebirth of this Wade & Butcher, Ottoman Egyptian and Royal Windsor straight razor:

Ahhh, thanks unvle Phrankie, how'd you know what I wanted this Christmas