What should be done to this razor (Wade & Butcher) to make it usable for shaving? Thanks
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What should be done to this razor (Wade & Butcher) to make it usable for shaving? Thanks
doesn't look like it needs to be 'saved' maybe just send it out to get honed up
agree 100%
+1 From me looks like a beauty!
Or you could send it to me for safe disposal....(cough cough ahem)
That looks nice, I've got one very similar to that, and absolutely love it.
Sweet looking blade, I also see no need to save it, it's just fine!
That's in pretty good shape. A little bit of Maas + a fresh honing puts you in business.
Enjoy!
Ray
Well, it's got a lot of hone wear and look at the width of the bevel on the edge. With a bevel angle that low, you may have an edge that breaks down quickly. However, throw a few layers of tape on the spine to increase the angle and hone 'er up!
When I first looked at this I thought it was a wedge based on what looks like hone wear. If it is in fact a wedge, that wear is pretty normal for something that old. If it is not then ya, that is a lot of wear.
Ray
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Originally Posted by radaddict
Very light sanding and polishing up should do it. If you don't like the scales, they could be replaced, but if you are looking for a good daily use razor it would just need honing. But, I've never restored a razor so I don't know about the sanding...use a very fine grit sand paper if you do decide to go for a shiny razor.