I just got this today from a local antique shop. I'm trying to find out about how old it is.
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I just got this today from a local antique shop. I'm trying to find out about how old it is.
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Based on your photograph, older than 1891.
I think these particular For Barbers Use razors fell somewhere around 1850s-1880s.
Thanks for you help. I'm shocked something that old is still in such great shape.
I'm only 49, and my scales and steel look like ass.
Wow, nice razor. I love my Wade and Butcher, and I'm sure you'll love yours.
According to the pictures I would approximate that it is about jealous years old. Nice find. But on a serious note that is a Middle Aged FBU if you ask me ca.1860 or prior. Also it appears to be reground to hollow, it was probably a pretty heavy blade at one time
Once again thanks for all the help. JoeLowett it still IS a heavy blade. Can't wait to try it out after some TLC.
I agree it's still a heavy blade, but based on the pics IMO it appears to be reground to 1/4-1/2 hollow. The stabilizer/heel/shoulder grind does not look 'wade and butcherish' to me; if it was a regrind that means the blade was probably close to a bear wedge which was the common grind for this style and era of razor. It's a beauty! A little elbow grease and and run on the rocks and that bad boys ready to slice some whiskers! Enjoy!