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10-01-2013, 03:36 PM #1Chewie360
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Did I strike Ebay gold?
So I bought at auction last night a Wade & Butcher blade. There are no scales, but the pics look good. No obvious edge damage, and very tolerable pitting. So for $30, I have a good foundation to build a very nice razor.
One side is etched "Special", and the other bears the normal W&B manufacturing stamps. I haven't seen too many blades like this from W&B, so I'm wondering if you guys have any thoughts. I'm especially looking for scales and pins that compliment the approximate age and style of this blade, so I welcome all suggestions!
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10-01-2013, 04:07 PM #2Member
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Nice. ...at least i think so... hard to see the pic on my phone in the sun...
Anyway, I've got a pair of W&B Special scales just sitting around. they're the typical yellow plastic ones that I've seen on other Specials with "Special" on the presentation scale.
As i recall they're in good shape (I can tell you for sure when i get home).
If you want them you can have them. Id like to see them get some use w a proper W&B blade. just PM me your shipping address.
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10-01-2013, 04:20 PM #3Who's that guy think he is...
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This is one I recently acquired. I believe these are the original scales, although I have seen some with blond scales and "special" etched into them in red letters. It is a fantastic shaver! Hope you enjoy yours too.
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10-01-2013, 04:26 PM #4Chewie360
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That's almost certainly the blade! Nice. Beautiful example. Do you have any idea about its age or anything? I'm really curious about it.
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10-01-2013, 04:31 PM #5Who's that guy think he is...
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Not really sure, Manah would be the one to ask...maybe he or some of our other more knowledgeable members will chime in here. I do know the steel in this blade seems harder than the other W&B's that I have, and it takes and holds a great edge.
Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity. ~Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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10-01-2013, 10:12 PM #6
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10-02-2013, 01:44 AM #7Senior Member
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I'm my opinion the have a much different feel than the other w&b's. The blade takes more work to get a good edge but as others said it takes a great edge and holds it.
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10-05-2013, 04:59 AM #8Junior Member
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My task that lies ahead is learning the secret to holding the edge. So far the WB wins the shaving contest against 6 other makes.
I will post back in the future as I acquire more comparison results but I give them the
for now.
T.H.I.N.K.
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10-05-2013, 02:59 PM #9Junior Member
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I'm too much of a newbie to have any educated thoughts on this but seems like a good find W&B blade for $30. Throw some new scales on there and you have a nice setup.
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10-06-2013, 06:42 PM #10Member
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Nice blade for a decent price. Get some scales and it should be an awesome shaver.
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