Just bought an old Wade and Butcher

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02-09-2008, 06:16 PM
Inverness11

Just bought an old Wade and Butcher

Was trying to find a v-day gift for the gf and found this.

http://web.ics.purdue.edu/%7Ejcwellma/Butcher1

http://web.ics.purdue.edu/%7Ejcwellma/Butcher2

http://web.ics.purdue.edu/%7Ejcwellma/Butcher3

As you can see the scales are chipped all to hell and the blade is all scuffed up and a bit corroded. I'm completely new to straight razors, but I really liked the size, shape, and feel of this blade.

The best I can tell, it says "Wade & Butcher / ???????rated / Fine India Steel Razor" on the blade.

So how did I do? I was hesitant to pay $12 for something in such poor shape, but I'm a sucker for instant gratification. :o

Can anyone direct me to some info/history on Wade and Butcher razors? I'd eventually like to shave with this thing, but right now it won't even shave hair on my hand!
02-09-2008, 06:19 PM
Doc

I would say you did well for 12 dollars. These are very well thought of and make great shavers. althought flowers might have been a more appropereate Vday gift:roflmao
02-09-2008, 06:22 PM
JMS

Lets see...there is almost no hone wear...hmm...The blade is in good shape...hmm...Hell yeah you did good!!! I would've paid three times that and I am certain that many people would pay even more!
What is the etching on the blade?
02-09-2008, 06:26 PM
JMS

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Originally Posted by Inverness11

The best I can tell, it says "Wade & Butcher / ???????rated / Fine India Steel Razor" on the blade.

It says celebrated and it is made in the 1890s or earlier!
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I just looked at mine, as I have the same razor, and it says Sheffield England on the tang which means mine was made in the 1890s or later!
02-09-2008, 07:55 PM
xChris

Restore it -- it will be an excellent shaver!
02-09-2008, 08:09 PM
Rusty Shackleford

Hehehe congrats! Your GF is going to love this on so many different levels...:rolleyes: Welcome to the world of RAD and everything else that comes along with it.

That being said, nice catch! It will make a great shaver.

-Pary
02-09-2008, 08:20 PM
Inverness11

Thanks guys. 1890s...I had no idea it was that old. I feel bad for haggling that poor antique dealer for what I thought was a POS. :(

How do I go about restoring this?
02-10-2008, 03:57 AM
Inverness11

While I'm at it, could you guys tell me if this is actually this razors case? It came with it but who knows.

http://web.ics.purdue.edu/%7Ejcwellma/butchercase
02-10-2008, 04:06 AM
JMS

Wade and Butcher had several different makes, and that is a W & B box, but its for a Bow razor and you did not buy the bow model!
02-10-2008, 04:19 AM
Inverness11

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Originally Posted by JMS

Wade and Butcher had several different makes, and that is a W & B box, but its for a Bow razor and you did not buy the bow model!

That's what I figured. What is the bow model?
02-10-2008, 04:33 AM
JMS

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This is a Bow razor it is a full hollow ground but still a pretty stiff grind! Note the bow on the tang,
02-10-2008, 04:36 AM
Inverness11

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMS

This is a Bow razor it is a full hollow ground but still a pretty stiff grind! Note the bow on the tang,

Pretty neat. Need a box for it? :D Thanks for the info. You sure like your Wade & Butchers!
02-11-2008, 02:56 PM
vgod

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Originally Posted by Inverness11

You sure like your Wade & Butchers!

yes sir, indeed we do! :tu

vgod
02-11-2008, 03:04 PM
BenMVermont

There's lots of solid advice in the Straight Razor Restoration part of the Forum, and tomorrow night at 8 pm Eastern, there's a restoration chat! Stop in with a few questions, or lurk and try and pick up knowledge and knowhow by osmosis. Good luck, and good find!