Thread: Dating a Wade and Butcher

Hi, I think I posted this already but in case I didn’t. Can anyone help me Date this W&B. I’ve had many Wade & Butchers and have seen pictures of thousands but I haven’t seen one like this with the jimps on the spine. I found a picture of one that looks exactly like it but no spine work. It’s a nice restoration not by me. It shaves great. Heavy blade.

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That is an odd one. Never seen that before.

Fancy, Looks like something from a set or pair?

I have seen W & B since I was a kid, but I've never seen one with a sloped spine and jimps, top or bottom. I think someone did some custom work on it.

The only thing I can say is it's pre 1891 because it is not stamped with Sheffield England just Sheffield. You likely knew that already though. I'd say the jimps on the spine were done when it was made as the steel is harden and doing it after is pretty difficult. An original and interesting piece for sure.

Bob