Thread: Wade & Butcher recommendation

Or you could go for something like this whacky looking thing I made.


That's "The Arabian" with the scimitar point and the baboon tail in water buffalo horn, nickel silver pins and brass florets collars.

Y'all forgot the other big razor manufacturer. George Wostenholm.







Wostenholms is my favorite, by far. As it goes for razors made in England.

Boy, now you did it Mike. Give him a sip. Don't set the bottle down in front of him.

Yes, George Wostenholm is another great maker among many. Frederick Reynolds is one of my favorites but they are not as plentiful.

@PaulFLUS and @outback You guys really DON'T play fair!!! I'm now reduced to Blubbering wreck thanks to you pair!?!
That Wade & Butcher is pretty much what i had in mind, though the price is a killer, i mean i get it but boy it does make you cough!?!....But if that's the sort of $$ they're commanding then it kind of leaves little to no option.
I know they're other makes of big blade SR's out there but for some reason have my mind set on a W&Bs and if i look to buy others you just know that the right W&Bs will come up and the money wont be there, that and the wife will skin me alive with the razors i already have!?!
I used to say "No HARM in LOOKING"......But boy it's DANGEROUS!!!
That 2nd Razor is VERY impressive and does appeal plus the work you have done on it certainly does it PROUD!.....Then @outback chips in with his Large SR printed options to add salt to the already gaping wound!!!......Honestly you guys are SICK!!!
So i am now reaching.....SCRAP that!....Have now REACHED for the Bottle of SCOTCH and proceeding to drown my sorrows!?!?!?!

Ok so got a grip of myself now..... Had another quick look and found this???

No idea how hard to come by or how sort after??? But it's an option, have to say I quite like the idea of etching on the blade as this adds identification ie Barbers Use, The Original Bow and the likes, no doubt this too adds to the value!?!
Still not sure why I have this thing about a W&B SR apart from they are the image that comes into my mind as soon as anyone mentions SRs! Coupled with a great degree of history and notoriety! I appreciate they may not be the best or everyone's cup of tea, but they are certainly in the top quarter and let's face it, it wouldn't do if we all liked the same!?!
Worst case scenario I have a couple of SRs I would put up for sale for the right W&B....x1 is a 11/16 Square Point Dubl Duck in near perfect condition!!! Still has ALL the Gold on the Tang and full length of the Spine! Blue lettering and Ducks! Just a couple of minor scratches on the Blade....x2 is a Joseph Allen and Son 6/8 Square Point restored by Joseph fro Edge Dynamics here in the UK. This comes with Old Ox Horn scales.....Both very nice looking razors but sometimes for the right thing, certain things have to be sacrificed!?!
You ain't making this easy guys!!!!!!!!!

Joseph is a righteous guy and a member here although he hasn't been active for a while. He would probably be a good one to help you find what you want. I would talk to him if you already know him.

That American Razor is a great choice, especially with the scalloped spine which they don't all have.

I've got that one. But no etching.

You two are KILLING me!!!..... @PaulFLUS indeed Joseph is an fine well respected Gentleman and his work n SR is I would say second to none, his attention to detail is outstanding and the scales he produces are amazing!
It is Joseph whom I send my razors to for Honing too. I have looked on his website but as of yet nothing quite fits the bill, plus and this is only my personal preference mind, sometimes I would rather the scales where a bit closer to the original in shape and colour, fine up the quality of material used ie Bone or Horn type. I get that some like a custom unique look and that too is great!
Basically now that I have found this forum/ community I was just looking to widen my scope so to speak. Just need the right person at the right time with the right Razor, sounded easy in my head anyway!?!

@outback that does look a chunk of razor, if that had the etching on I would have to seriously consider going into bank work John Dillinger Style for you and Paul!?!

Just so we can all cry. There's this one I restored for a guy.





It's engraved, not etched.

Mike your NOT funny!!!
It is exceptional though, looks like you did a fantastic job on it and done it proud!