Originally Posted by
JimmyHAD
IIRC Butcher was the American rep who marketed the W&Bs over here. Wade was the razor maker. At least I seem to remember reading something to that effect. I think it is legit. No percentage in adding an "s" to an existing blade. As for off center stampings .... back in those days they, the people that made and marketed them, didn't foresee a bunch of crazies paying exorbitant prices for their goods. They weren't that fussy about such things. I've seen many a Case Bros pocket knife with part of the stamping off center to the point where it runs off the side of the tang.