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11-12-2013, 05:13 PM #1Member
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Cracked Wade and Buther
I purchased an awesome looking 7/8 Wade and butcher square point, unfortunately it has a half inch crack about a half inch from the shoulder. This is my first ebay misstep, but now I wonder if anyone has any ideas on what I can do with this razor? I am pretty sure the razor is unusable for it intended purpose, but the thing is too neat to throw out. Not to mention it is a piece of history, original scales and pins I believe. There is a local barber shop that has a straight razor display that I could donate to, but I kinda like it. Have any of you found uses for "useless" razors?
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11-12-2013, 05:56 PM #2At this point in time...
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But Yes many of these have been "Modded" into some cool looking stuff
this is a real extreme example http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...-kamisori.htmlJoeLowett likes this.
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11-12-2013, 06:22 PM #3Senior Member
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If it is one of the razors I saw on ebay the crack goes pretty far into the blade. Without an actual picture it is hard to say. I passed on it as I thought it would be too much work to grind it out and too risky in changing the temper of the steel. Hope someone else gives you better news. Good luck
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11-12-2013, 07:05 PM #4Senior Member
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Grind out a thumb notch or make it look nice for a dsplay?
The older I get the more I realize how little I actually know.
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11-12-2013, 07:59 PM #5Member
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here are some photos. I tried to get several angles and give some frame of reference of the size.
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11-12-2013, 08:32 PM #6Irrelevant
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well, call me crazy, but---I see that the crack runs right up to the heavier stock and stops. Have you thought about cleaning it up a little, honing it and trying to shave with it? So, you stay away from the heel when you're shaving. I just think it's worth a try and might work out better than you think. There's certainly nothing to lose.
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11-13-2013, 01:44 AM #7Senior Member
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11-13-2013, 01:50 PM #8Senior Member
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I'd have sent that right back.
One time, in band camp, I shaved with a Gold Dollar razor.
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11-13-2013, 03:02 PM #9Member
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Actually, I just restored a Wade & Butcher Celebrated FBU not too long ago that ended up having a small hairline crack towards the heel side. I have shaved several times with it and had no problems whatsoever. I probably wouldn't attempt to shave with a full hollow grind but these old FBU's tend to have a much stiffer grind.
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11-13-2013, 03:31 PM #10Senior Member
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It will shave for sure,but thats a very bad crack.
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