Thread: Wade & Butcher or J.A. Henckels?

Well, on name I think Wade & Butcher sounds better than J.A. Henckels. As far as reviews you can add my nod to Henckels, if that helps.
Value/Collectibility is hard to say, it really depends only on whether you hit high, or low of the market, so it's probably a wash between these two.

The W&B will probably have a softer steel and likely thicker grind than your Dovo. The Henckels is most likely going to be a bit harder steel and perhaps hollower grind.

But since you're doing trial and error, I guess just pick whichever comes first in the condition and price point that you like.

Post pictures whichever you get, they're always fun

For what you are willing to spend you should be able to get something along the lines of the razors pictured below. The first two pictures may show how similar a Henckels and a W&B can be. The third shows what some may think of as a "clunky" W&B wedge. All three are great shavers. I would say rather than getting hung up on whether it is a Henckels or a W&B just focus on getting a great razor.

As Dylan pointed out, it really doesnt matter, you are going to end up with both of them sooner or later!

My Dovo Micarta is a 5/8 and I like the size so I'm looking for another 5/8 or a 6/8.

Now get this, I am now interested in Boker's too and there is a Yankee Cutlery on the Bay that looks really nice too but there isn't a whole lot of info found on Yankee Cutlery.

Unfortunately I do mean hundreds when I say 1 to 1.5. People on the Bay tend to quickly bid up the restored shave ready top name razors. The Boker and Henckels I'm looking at are currently 94 dollars with almost 2 days left. The W&B is currently 77 with 2 days left. The Yankee Cutlery is 120 BIN.

Originally Posted by Wintchase

I think Henckels are usually better to buy (besides the platinums..To light and small)..You can't go wrong with a 410 Henkels or a new grind. WB's seem clunky to me...THat is just my opinion though... huge majority like them..They just don' fit my face very well..I have several henckels in my rotation, and one WB in a drawer...

Well, I was looking at it from a noob point of view buying on sleazebay...If you say WB then that is kinda a blanket okie dokie for all WB's..I don't think a WB heavy grind is a good match for a guy starting out, that's all....And it is difficult to tell which ones are the thin grinds if you haven't been doing this for awhile..THe Henckels on the other hand are a little more easy to pick from..

I have both. While both are excellent razors, there's something about Sheffield steel that my face likes.

Originally Posted by bmf2001

My Dovo Micarta is a 5/8 and I like the size so I'm looking for another 5/8 or a 6/8.

Now get this, I am now interested in Boker's too and there is a Yankee Cutlery on the Bay that looks really nice too but there isn't a whole lot of info found on Yankee Cutlery.

Unfortunately I do mean hundreds when I say 1 to 1.5. People on the Bay tend to quickly bid up the restored shave ready top name razors. The Boker and Henckels I'm looking at are currently 94 dollars with almost 2 days left. The W&B is currently 77 with 2 days left. The Yankee Cutlery is 120 BIN.

That Yankee is a damn fine razor and comes from a well respected guy in the straight razor world, if its the one I just looked at. And if I were you I think I would be having it sent to me asap ! That's a beauty and you can bet its shave ready coming from him.

bottom line is both are good shavers or have the potential to be. Buy the one you like since that is your expressed way of picking them. Personally look for shapes and sizes I like and as long as they were made by a decent company I get it if it is in decent shape and will restore.

I just made my purchase this morning and I did not get either one. I ended up getting a near mint all original Yankee Cuttlery.

Thanks everyone for your input, it really did help with my decision. And like most of you said I will end up with a W&B, Henckels, Boker, etc. somewhere down the line.

Check it out.

You made a excellent choice, you will be a very happy camper !