I've been looking at a local antique barn that sells straights.

In my treasure hunting I came across two blades that would be good for restoration, or at least a good clean up.

Anyways, one is a Wade and Butcher, no etchings on the blade. It's a fairly hefty blade (7/8 or so) and has a moderate grind.

The other is has the location of production. Sheffield I think, and the only other mark is a fox engraved into the handle. Only words are on the other side of the scale is "The Trademark". So maybe it's Fox cutlery?

But which would be more worthwhile to clean up? I'm leaning towards W & B because of all the talk about them. But I'd like to hear some other opinions.

(crap, meant to put this in the Workshop thread)