Thread: Mail Call: Pair of Wade & Butchers

Made a trade with a gentleman and got two old Wade & Butchers. Not quite sure on age other than 1800's based on no England marking and they are both original horn scales with lead wedges. The wedge has a nice double coffin that I had never seen before and the other has a single coffin that has a bit of tear on the top cover. Just figured I would get some shots for the "before" pics. Trying to decide if I want to keep and repair the original scales or make new ones. They are in pretty good shape really, just some chips and scratches. But I also have some really nice iron wood and spalted tamarind laying here that I am sure they would look good in.

Thats a couple of good decent condition razors for sure, dont see any reason why you would make new scales as they are original and in good condition, some sanding and a good dip in neatsfoot oil is all thats needed.

Clean em up and use them :<0) I used to be like " Oh these would look great in new pants." After that wears off you learn to appreciate ALL the old that comes with these razors.

Razors that old and in such great condition deserve to be restored to original and those would be quite easy to clean up including the scales. JMHO

I have some blades that I have acquired without scales that I would be more than willing to trade especially that awesome wedge! Just say the word!

Restore them PLEASE!!!
Their older than all of us here,
and are in better health, than most of us. [emoji33]

Thanks guys!

Worked on the wedge tonight(actually a near wedge). I got the blade as done as I am going to take it and saved the scales to a decent point. I think I may end up ordering some new ones (classic buffalo horn) and putting them on since the epoxy on the chips didn't work out too well. The lead wedge cleaned up pretty well also. And I was able to save enough of the stock washers to reuse them as well. It's not perfect by any means, but for now it's together and still looks decent. This one I am not going to even attempt to hone myself, so will need to find someone to send it out to I guess.

Nice work. a few flea bites add character to the razor. Those scales look fine.

Looks awesome and displays itself with dignity! Glad you kept it as it was and as you get into this addiction, oops, I mean hobby you will look at it and admire your decision!

Thanks guys, got the second one done tonight.

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Nice razors! The wedge looks like it has the remains of the etching seen on Wade & Butcher's "American Razor".

Yeah, I think it was a full wedge that some idiot got ahold of and put a slight grind on. The eagle wings dissappear right at the point that it starts to get a very slight hollow. Still happy with it, but am still going to be on the hunt for a full wedge. Especially if I can get one with decent blade markings at a decent price!