Seems to me there are plenty of Wade & Butcher blades floating around out there. Does anyone know if the hallmark (Bow, arrow + cross, sheffield, etc...) relate to a particular year range?

I know that there was a law of some sort in England passed in the late 1800's where the location of manufacture had to be stamped on the blade ... hence a mile marker.

Do these maker's marks relate to, for example, a time period or a quality level/ grade ?


I find it hard to believe that this manufacturer made so many razors and such little is really known about these marks. Well, from what I can find on the internet(s) anyways...



Cheers !