Old Wade & Butcher Needs Restoration

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07-25-2011, 11:23 PM
ladavis89

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Old Wade & Butcher Needs Restoration

I came across this razor at an antique store and I was wondering if anyone knows how to date it or knows anything about it. I am also interested in restoring it. It has some chips in the blade but I think they should be able to be honed out. I would not be able to do this myself since I am a novice. How much do complete restorations typically cost (just a ballpark figure)? I am talking about blade and scales restoration. Is this razor even worth restoring in your opinion? Thank you for any help!

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07-25-2011, 11:28 PM
ace

Because the word 'England' is not stamped on the tang, the razor likely dates to before 1891. It can be restored, and the chips can be honed away but considerable blade width will be lost in the process. You can inquire of various restorers in this forum what restoration will cost.
07-25-2011, 11:38 PM
Maximilian

We do not allow pricing or valuations in the open forum. You can check the list of members that offer restoration services here in the Classifieds 'member services' or look around the forum and contact them by PM or e-mail.
07-26-2011, 11:23 AM
vvti713

That is a fine razor you have there. Depending how much you got it at the antique shop i would get it restored! once restored it WILL LOOK LIKE A BRAND NEW BLADE!
07-26-2011, 10:58 PM
ladavis89

Thank you sir! Actually my fiance (who knows nothing about straight razors) bought it for me because she knows I like them. She paid $20 for it. I think she got a good deal! I am going to have Ken Rup do a full restoration on it for me. I will follow up with pictures when it is done. I am looking forward to it, I have heard he does great work.
07-27-2011, 05:44 PM
vvti713

what part of town are you from? i live in down town..there are a few other guys in Houston that i know of as well.. we need to all get together lol.
07-27-2011, 11:28 PM
ladavis89

I actually live south of Houston in Pearland. I see that you go to UH too! I have been going there for the past 5 years. I finish up my degree in mechanical engineering this December. What are you going there for?
07-28-2011, 01:17 AM
vvti713

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Originally Posted by ladavis89

I actually live south of Houston in Pearland. I see that you go to UH too! I have been going there for the past 5 years. I finish up my degree in mechanical engineering this December. What are you going there for?

I'm at the Valenti School of Communication, I'm going for advertising! I wish i had the math skills for engineering.. :( I transferred in from HCC last semester. Go Coogs! lol.
07-28-2011, 10:19 AM
Mastershake

Very good price, I would have it restored or do it yourself. She deserves a second life!
07-28-2011, 01:16 PM
ladavis89

Thank you! I actually just shipped it off to Ken Rupkalvis for a full restoration. I am excited to see what he can do with it!
08-03-2011, 02:24 AM
kaivorth

Can't wait to see this! I have a newer Wade and Butcher myself. In better shape than yours though :P
However, its not nearly as old as yours..jealous.
08-03-2011, 02:48 AM
ladavis89

I can't wait either! I received an email today saying it is on the way back to me. I should have it by thursday or friday and I will definitely post pictures.
08-06-2011, 08:24 PM
ladavis89

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I got the razor back from Ken yesterday. He did a great job cleaning it up and honing it. Here are the pictures.

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Ken dated the razor to be circa 1855. He also said it was in unusually good condition for a razor that old. I will be taking good care of this one :o