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+1. I've got a couple of Joseph Smith and Sons that have horn scales with no wedge. As long as the blade centers I wouldn't try to straighten the warp. Pressed horn scales bring a premium BTW and...

I am not a restorer so with a razor in the condition noted in the photos I would use a metal polish such as semichrome or maas and maybe a toothbrush on the tang. In the area of the pivot I would get...

I agree. OTOH, it does look like a genuine razor from the period. The "V" Regent stamp is also an indication that it is bona fide. An interesting find. I wonder how it will shave once honed up ?

Well Wada Ya Know about that ! :rofl2: Great work guys !!

You are right Alex, it is unusual for an English name. I was looking at the photo of the stamping more closely, could it be WADAL instead of Wada & ? That would seem more of a correct English name to...

That is interesting. Could it have been an enterprising maker trying to cash in on Wade & Butchers popularity ? Very cool razor whatever the source of the logo. :tu