Thread: wade and butcher razor

WB = silky perfection

I have two one is almost minty condition and the other has some hone wear. Both are great shavers, neither one were very easy to get honed and took some time and effort to get them to shave properly.

My favorite razor is a W&B "For Barber's Use" meat chopper. It is heavily worn -- blade width & spine -- and still qualifies as a meat chopper! The smiling edge makes it work so well everywhere to include the hollows of my neck. Notched blades just look so good to me too.

Originally Posted by xChris

... Notched blades just look so good to me too.

I agree!

Does anyone know the function of or reason for the 'barber's notch'? It gives a blade that classic look, fer sure!

-whatever

-Lou

I believe I read in another thread that the notch was to facilitate one handed opening by catching the notch on a pocket or belt loop, etc. It also helps for two handed opening; the notch is easy to catch with the fingertip especially when wet or soapy.

Thanks, Mem!

-whatever

-Lou

Here's a few other theories about the notch:

1) it's nothing more than another decorative treatment to the end of the blade

2) it' used to steady the blade by placing your fingertip into it

3) it's used to mark moles under the shaving cream (place notch over mole, then twist to mark it in the lather)