I have searched for ads and have not found any info. about Wade and Butcher Specials razors,
where they really something special, or were they the bargain basement line for Wade and Butcher?
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I have searched for ads and have not found any info. about Wade and Butcher Specials razors,
where they really something special, or were they the bargain basement line for Wade and Butcher?
Special because they are W&Bs. http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...cial-info.html
I don't think what is stamped on a vintage straight razor, like the word Special, has much meaning as to quality level. The truth in advertising laws were pretty non existent back then. Most vintage razors had to be good quality back then or they would not sell.
Bob
I purchased my "Carbo Magnetic" specifically for the marketing aspect of it. I lean towards etched blades lately. Anything unique or quirky. Love the Japanese models with "Super Extra Best Steel","Real German Hollow Ground" Etc.
So far all of them have turned out to be great razors as well. My &.02. Ken
Yea, me too. I really like etched blades also for the same reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maryland998
Bob
I have a 11/16" square point W&B "Special" that has Special etched on the tang & special also on the plastic scales. Dropped this razor & broke the back scale.:(
Slawman
Even Dble Duck has a 'special' , but after seeing the time line of production, if it was just a buzz word at that time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slawman
"Special" was a very common term used with everything. It was very popular with watches too and meant nothing in most cases. it was even used with certain brands of Hot Dogs but that's another story for another time.
I hope I get to read that story somedayQuote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
I'll be waiting for that storey tooQuote:
Originally Posted by hoglahoo
All Wade & Butchers are special.
Yes, yes, send them all to meQuote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
Not sure about marketing but i own 2 different specials from w&b and both are great razors.
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How are they different?Quote:
Originally Posted by ejmolitor37
Far as i can tell from the other razors i own there is nothing truly special about them. They both hold a great edge and shave well. But so do other razors, i just like that they each have special etched in differemt locations. Like one has it on the tang and the other on the blade and tang. Oh and the scales. I dont have a pic to show right now i can get one later. Or its in the wade and butcher razor club i believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by whoever
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Ohh, I don't know if I have enough Wade and Butcher's to warrent admission to such an elite club :matrix:Quote:
Originally Posted by ejmolitor37
I have no clue of Wade and Butcher because I'm an admitted neophyte. However, one can find incredible deals on Solingen straights here: Dvor.com | Daily Deals and Offers on the Gear You Want You'll have to join the site. I believe it's free, at least it was when I joined.
BTW, if you're looking for a quality knife, check dvor.
Just a name and that is all! But if it makes "you" feel "Special" then it is.........:D
I'll take it :rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael70
I find sometimes when they apply Limited Edition as well it to really mean nothing. But hey, if it works and shaves like a dream who cares!Quote:
Originally Posted by whoever
Similar too, "collectable" = alot made cheaply, not collectableQuote:
Originally Posted by Michael70
I have a special too, a little more than 6/8, shaves a dream. The steel seems a bit harder than my other W&B's, but it takes a wicked smooth edge.
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These are the ones i have and i keep looking for more. I know they make larger ones and ones in black scales. Always looking, but they shave amazing. Always in my rotation.
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They seem to be getting harder to find ...Quote:
Originally Posted by ejmolitor37
They pop up on thebay but always seem to bring more than I want to pay. But I got a lucky find on the bottom one pictured, found it in the wild cheap and had Glen go over it. The other one I got from the bay because I got outbid on a nicer one and was not about to log off without one.Quote:
Originally Posted by whoever
Yuuup, I really hate that logging off issue, they should fix it. Its their fault not ours :roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by ejmolitor37
I hope I can find me one if those that you posted
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Just got it and maas'd for around 5 min, the is 2 little oxidation spots, waiting for fiberglass pen to solve.
Terrible pic
poll: should I use bluieing on the tang?
Heck yes there ya go! So the flash is right on the tang is it a special:O
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Yes it is a specialQuote:
Originally Posted by ejmolitor37
[emoji106] you are part of the club! CongratsQuote:
Originally Posted by whoever
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The Wade & Butcher 'Special' razors were produced during the seriously declining fortunes of the company. They had given up on traditional production and used machine-production techniques involving stamped blank razors minimally finished by a skeleton crew of skilled workers.
The word has as much bearing on the quality and utility of the razor as sunglasses marketed as being "HD". It's pure marketing fluff.
On the other hand, while my description makes it sound like it's somehow inferior quality -- it's absolutely not. They were seriously trying to compete with all the other shaving methods out there at the turn of the century and they made their best effort. They're good razors. Just not any more 'Special' than the 'Universally Approved' razors of the 1820's were 'Universally Approved'. Or for that matter, the 'Celebrated' razors were Celebrated.
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Nice NOS and coffinQuote:
Originally Posted by Voidmonster
