How to approach a regrind..

[MikekiM]

One of the three dozen razors my father left me is a Wade & Butcher Celebrated. It has an amazing feel and balance.. ergonomics that are simply an extension of the hand. I really want to get this razor shave ready and put it in rotation. I scoured the Razor Database and can't find anything similar, though there is one with similar markings that is dated 1860 - 1880. Any information would be appreciated.

I am guessing the scales are stag antler, it's only a best guess. The spacer is lead.

Having said this, I am hoping to determine the next step in this razors life. If the scales are original, I may leave them as they are and put time and energy into the blade only. If not, then new scales would be in order as the back side is missing a piece across the top.

The real concern, and possibly the factor that kills this project is that it is clearly a regrind and nearly all of the blades etching has been removed. It's replaced by obvious grind marks. What's left that can be read is CELEBRATED FINE INDIA on the top line and below I can just make out the word STEEL for the first word and nothing after that.

So, I'd like to figure out the history and can make a decision on the direction.

It appears the blade was made shave ready with the grind marks, but it needs some attention. Other than aesthetics, is there a strong compelling reason to have the grind marks removed? I don't mind them, and if it were made shave ready, I could be just fine with the blade looking like it does. The scales are another matter... I really don't like them but would leave them if there were historical value to them.

The pictures don't adequately display the grind marks.. They are consistent and even and not too displeasing...