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10-17-2016, 12:41 PM #1Senior Member
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special?
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?ejmolitor37 likes this."If you want it, that's what you do best" - Woz
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10-17-2016, 01:09 PM #2Senior Member
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Special because they are W&Bs. http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...cial-info.html
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10-17-2016, 01:31 PM #3Senior Member
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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.
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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. KenIndependenceRazor1 and whoever like this.
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Yea, me too. I really like etched blades also for the same reason.
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10-17-2016, 02:09 PM #6Senior Member
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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.
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10-17-2016, 02:16 PM #7Senior Member
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Even Dble Duck has a 'special' , but after seeing the time line of production, if it was just a buzz word at that time. Originally Posted by Slawman
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"If you want it, that's what you do best" - Woz
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10-17-2016, 03:01 PM #8
"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.
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10-17-2016, 03:29 PM #9
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10-17-2016, 03:43 PM #10Senior Member
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I'll be waiting for that storey too Originally Posted by hoglahoo
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