Thread: Unusual Wade and Butcher

Another thing that's clear about it, is that it's a scale-buster.

I've never seen one quite like it, but since it's got 'Blank for Concaving', I have to assume it was made for the barbering trade to modify as they saw fit, and someone thought that behemoth would fit into those dainty little scales.

If it were mine, I'd give it a few strokes on the butcher's steel and use it for prepping ribs to be barbequed.

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

I have to disagree with you Phrank...

It appears to show quite discernible hone wear, although minimum to be sure. That would indicate to me that it has been honed at some time and used as well, therefore it is a finished razor and not a blank. I'd hone it up if it were mine ...

It does look like it has hone wear to me too. That's a machete for clearing paths in the Amazon!

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

I have to disagree with you Phrank...

It appears to show quite discernible hone wear, although minimum to be sure. That would indicate to me that it has been honed at some time and used as well, therefore it is a finished razor and not a blank. I'd hone it up if it were mine ...

It does look like it has hone wear to me too.

Originally Posted by engine46

It does look like it has hone wear to me too.

Yes, I said no or minimal hone wear, my eyes and picture software ain't that great...but looks like I was on the mark initially, can see it now that JimmyHAD pointed it out, "Blank for Concaving", and as Zak pointed out was destined for further refining...can see the Celebrated, FBU etching on it now ....would just have to stop them from putting a darn notch in the thing!

Thank you for all your input, I will try to sharpen it. Is definitely not shave ready, the spine is kind of uneven , that why I was thinking need finishing. It is as close to the wedge as can be. I will post more info once I sharpen it.

Originally Posted by livio

Thank you for all your input, I will try to sharpen it. Is definitely not shave ready, the spine is kind of uneven , that why I was thinking need finishing. It is as close to the wedge as can be. I will post more info once I sharpen it.

Since it is "ready for concaving", why not send it to an expert and have it ground properly to your specs? IOW half hollow, 1/4 hollow, wedge ........ Max or Robert Williams could knock that out in a jiffy. Then you'd have a proper grind with parallel spine and all. IMHO.

I say hone as is and enjoy; might be a booger but I wouldn't mess with hollowing it out and just enjoy.

I'm on the fence. I'm not a big fan of wedges, but I'd hate to tamper with such a unique razor.

It's your decision, just make sure you keep us posted.

Maybe you are right , I will think about send it out to one of the experts.

Ooooooo, since you have so much meat to work with in the blank you should have a pro grind a large belly into it... like this W&B