Thread: Finally! my first wade and Butcher!

Like the Title says, i finally got one!
But it was in really horrible shape when i got it. So much that i think most of you would have discarded it... Rust had eaten very deep into it, esspecially around the heel (as youll see in the pic) so the heel isnt much good for shaving, but the front 3/4 of the blade is good.
Its a near Wedge in 6/8 with that nice W&B humpback and curly monkey tail that we all love!

If any one could give me a rough dating for this razor from the shape of tail and shank it would be much appreciated!
its just got "manurfactured by wade and butcher Sheffield" without any logo.

Like in a few other posts ive seen on here ive been having trouble getting it proper sharp... I can see the tiny light reflections at the very edge when held properly in the light. so i went back down to 4k with 2 layers of tape and did the last two stones replacing the outer layer of tape very freequently. i can generaly say i have a pretty good feel with a razor on a stone, and did enough strokes with extra 2 layers of tape to know that both bevels meet. but can still see the reflections and it doesnt pop hairs as i can usually achieve... im kinda stuck.

Also i have another general question about those old chunky sheffield razors...
Are they generaly softer than newer razors? or German steel? Because it felt kind of soft to me while sanding out alot of the pitting.. i am kind of worried that it might have been softened somehow at some point. It had a very thick layer of dark petina over it if that has anything to do with anything.

Well anyway, i made up some nice walnut burl scales with CA glue finish, made a lead wedge for it.
So it looks very nice but still isnt totaly ready for shaving unfortunately.