Thread: Wade and Butcher Irontusk

Hello all.

I got a notice through the W&B Facebook page that was quite tantalizing. The new Wade and Butcher "Irontusk" looks to be on the horizon! Pre orders are apparently in 2017. I'm really looking forward to this. To have a W&B that I don't have to restore will be something of a treat.

So, I just wanted to open up a discussion. What do y'all think it will be like? Of course expectations are high, but what would make this new blade worthy of the name? Also, any speculation of the size, grind, scale material and shape of the blade (spoiler alert, the FB page shows the tang)? And of course $$$?

Thoughts? Any insider info would be appreciated

Based on what sells for the most on ebay and the grail thread I would have to speculate they would kill mimicking the ottoman Egyptian and royal windsor, or otherwise the for barbers use. Hopefully rams horn or at least horn scales to channel the heritage. Rigarazor has been selling a lot of razors that resemble the ottoman, he's got the idea, but they're not stamped wade and butcher.

Originally Posted by rickpalisoc

Hello all.



So, I just wanted to open up a discussion. What do y'all think it will be like? Of course expectations are high,

Thoughts? Any insider info would be appreciated

People opinion found on this thread: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...-comeback.html

Not much to go on.Looks like they will reveal it a inch at a time. http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ml#post1662966

Originally Posted by wvuhillbilly

Not much to go on.Looks like they will reveal it a inch at a time. http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ml#post1662966

So, you're confirming it's an 8/8? .... Lol.

I would love it to be an Ottoman Egyptian and Royal Windsor-esque, but really I'd be happy with anything as long as the shave is amazing. Interesting take on the 'tusk' aspect though.

JMO
Powdered metal is a process that will give a good homogeneous steel to temper... but the process is very exacting and can be faulted. The advantage is that the preform can be made to near net shape requiring only a little grinding to finish. In this case, probably on automatic abrasive belt equipment.
~Richard

Yeah, I am not sure how I feel about the two proposed steels mentioned on their social media . I suppose I will take the wait and see approach rather than jump on the bandwagon.http://damasteel.se/files/3514/5986/...rned_Steel.pdf and http://damasteel.se/files/9614/5986/...heet_RWL34.pdf