Thread: Looking for advice or info on my razor

Hi i am anew member this is my first thread.I was wondering if anyone could tell me any info on my WADE&BUTCHER FOR BARBERS USE RAZOR such as Year,Make,Model,Size, basically just wanted to know if this a good razor i cleaned it up a little it shined up quickly.I paid 10 or 15 dollars for it in the mid-nineties. Just recently found it when cleaning out my dresser had totally forgotten about it.Any info is appreciated,Sorry about pic quality

Looks like a good piece. Pre-1890, difficult to say anything else from the photos other than I'd say it's a rescale (though quite a nice one, are they horn?). Sharpened, it'll probably be a good shaver.

I'm not big on all the details on the different makes out there.
However, I can tell you this;
That is an awesome razor, very popular brand and a great shaver.
Get that thing properly honed by someone who knows how, and you'll be able to get the sweetest of shaves

not sure if there horn i think they are.theres one crack in the scale near the pin about a quarter inch long.thanks for responding

Welcome to SRP. That is a great razor and one that is much sought after. You got a great deal on it. If the crack is at the pivot end that could be a problem. At the wedge end it is not so bad if it is stable. To me the scales look as if they may be original. If they are horn they will have some lines within the horn. In general the portion where the end of the blade inserts may be misshapen from the weight of it. As Birnando suggested, definitely get it professionally honed if you intend to shave with it. In the 'member services' of the SRP Classifieds you'll find members who offer honing for a nominal fee.

that crack is at the wedge end if you look close you can see it in the last pic.Also there is fine lines in the handle.thx

As others have said - One of Wade & Butchers top models. Probably dates to mid to late 1800's. They are excellent shavers when properly honed.

I am very happy to these good comments.I showed this razor to a knife dealer at a local flea market and he told me these style wade&butcher razors were very common and had bad reputation.Then he said he would do me a favor & take it off my hands for 20 bucks.Whew glad i didnt fall for it.Everyone at srp has been very helpful&friendly.

Lol. The knife dealer should be ashamed of himself. Wade and Butcher Barber Use razors are sought after, great shavers and worth considerably more than the $20 he offered.

Nice razor