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Wade & Butcher Pyramid Point
Hello my favouritest forum,
I just picked up an old W&B blade from a vintage tool shop for next to nothing.
I was quite taken by its distinctive pyramid-esque point. I couldn't see one like that in the Wiki, and it seems to be quite well done so im reasonably sure its original and not a regrind as a result of a damage or anything.
The stamp also doesn't have "England" after the "manufactured by wade & butcher sheffield" so im guessing its quite old (still a noob at all this)
There was quite a bit of hone wear but the fact there was pleanty of meat left and its other features sold me.
BUT - when I lightly sanded some tarnish away, I noticed a fine fine line extending up from the small chip right at the shoulder of the blade, sadly I think its a crack.
Is this a death sentence for my blade? or is there a way to stabilise tiny cracks? Im not worried if its visible once the blade is cleaned. I was thinking about tying to squeeze some glue into it, but it isn't 'open' so I cant imagine anything would get into it.
I couldn't capture the line with my camera, may try again once the blades a bit cleaner. Here's some pics to show it off in the mean time.
Thanks all!