Thread: Wade & Butcher Comeback

I bet the first new model will be a 7 or 8/8, very slightly hollow, double stabilizer and a beautiful barber's notch.

I tried signing up on the website. No confirmation on it. Hopefully it worked.

Very cool , I think this will be a big hit.

It sounds like he is passionate about the brand and has vision.
I don't get the pessimists , EVERY aspect of razor/blade making is better today than it was 100 years ago. All the information is out there, I don't believe any mystical knowledge has been forever lost that would prevent anyone from making a great modern day W&B if they have the designs and dimensions. Could be made with better steel (gasp !!), more consistent heat treat and a more refined finished product.

Win win in my book. A great new product classically inspired manufactured using todays technology, that will be a sweet evolution of the brand. On the other hand the collector value of old W&B razors should go up, making their collecting and refinishing more lucrative, whats not to love.

Originally Posted by Matheus

Hi, Mike!
Any news?

We have a name! Our first new straight razor model in over 70 years finally has an official name.

We present to you, Wade & Butcher's "Irontusk" Razor.

A blade inspired by the majestic forms of Africa, refined by the classic understated style of Old Sheffield. The marriage of our past with our present.
The image below offers a very small glimpse at an early prototype of the W&B Irontusk Razor (this is of course not the final blade). The image reveals - at the very least - that the razor will feature a prominent sweeping tusk-like tang.

Each Irontusk razor will also ship with a custom machined solid steel/aluminium presentation case

More details to come. (if interested please join our social media pages : /wadeandbutcher )

Cheers,
- Mike

Getting very excited now

Having 2 of Dad's vintage W&B's I would like to have a 'new' version to use daily and keep his 'as is.' I hope this comes to fruition, albeit not like most other 'comebacks' of vintage things...be it the 'new' muscle cars, etc.

My fingers are still crossed, nonetheless!!

Hi Guys,

I just wanted to post a small update for those following this - below is our working spec-sheet for the Irontusk Razor (our first new W&B razor launching next year).
It just makes sense to keep this thread updated with our process as I know many of you are interested to know what to expect..

This is a working spec list, so some of it may change before the razor is officially announced:

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Model Name: Irontusk

Blade Size: 8/8

Blade Style: gentle smile

Grind: ½ hollow

Blade Steel: Damasteel® RWL34™ (stainless damascus as option)

Point Style: features our new signature 'Bézier-Notch'

Spine Finish: rounded/mirror

Tang/Tail: extended Tusk Style

Shank: spacious thumb notch (with fine jimping)

Shoulder Style: shoulderless

Blade Finish: deep mirror polish (flats, hollows and jewelled edges)

Scales and Wedge: light or dark colourway option (materials TBC)

Pins/Pivot System: TBC

Storage/Presentation: custom fitted 'Butcher-Block' case (with subtle magnetic closure)

Stationary: letterpressed and foiled certificate of origin and authenticity cards (numbered & hand signed by maker)

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Cheers guys,
- Mike

Shoulderless with a thumb-notch, my favorite stylings!

Nice sounds a bit otterman

Sounds very nice only hope there's going to be a way of buying this razor in the UK without the huge import duty bill, I look forward to the preview unveiling of the razor.