Thread: Chipped Wade & Butcher Razor

I think its worth 20 bucks, but I'm a rather patient person and I'm learning to hone.

A Norton 220-grit stone removes metal really quickly. Post a picture, get an opinion (and a price) from one of the honers.

Charles

If it is a wedge grind there will be a lot of steel to be removed before setting the bevel.
This is highly possible from your description, however, without pictures it is difficult to tell.
If I was closer I'd suggest mailing to me and I'd try to get it right for you, at no charge of course - just for my own experience.
It would be more difficult if it has a smile too.
Perhaps invest the $20 and pay one of the members here a few bucks to see if they can get it right for you - not much to loose if they can't.
From what I understand they'll give you an idea how much it would cost from some good, clear photos of the damage.
I agree that it is a shame to see a good blade damaged.
Geoff

Yes, buy it.

Properly honed it would still be a 7/8 Celebrated and certainly worth the $20.00.

Ok, I'll go get it tomorrow or Friday and by this weekend I'll post some pictures (I'm at state soccer tournaments.) With everyones help, hopefully we can put some life back into Mr. W&B. Stayed tuned...
-Chuck

Wedge=NO
Hollow=YES

Inspect VERY closely to ensure there are no cracks at the chipped out spot. If there are, avoid it. Cracks are like one in the windshield, you can't be sure where it willl run.

It didn't appear to have a crack. I will look very close to verify. It is also a hollow. What causes a crack in a razor anyway? I've seen some with cracks and left them, but I was just woundering what causes them. I also ran across another W&B and the guy was insistant that it had Ivory handles and was wanting @ 300.00 for it. I think they are celluloid because the handles were warped and it has the windmill pressed into the scales. Can ivory warp? Can you press an image into ivory?? I'm using the Standard Guid to Razors as a bible, but I think he's looking for a "fish."

Boy, some great advice posted here and Ace makes and excellent point. Personally I would definitely purchase the razor assuming the the crack has not traveled too far. Even if you are not able to readily determine this, seems to me, to be worth the risk. They are not making anymore of these (lol) and you really can't buy much of anything these days for $20. (metaphorically speaking of course) Just my two cents worth.

Best Regards
Kenny