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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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pic First
But Yes many of these have been "Modded" into some cool looking stuff
this is a real extreme example http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...-kamisori.html
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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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Grind out a thumb notch or make it look nice for a dsplay?
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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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I'd have sent that right back.
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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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It will shave for sure,but thats a very bad crack.
