Thread: Chipped Wade & Butcher Razor

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."

Originally Posted by cconlee

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."

he is definitely fishing...

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

That last pic is a nice razor & needs very little work. Just round the tip gently, don't take too much off. On the chipped & cracked razor, I would grind it down @ a angle about 45 degrees & not let the spine touch at all until you are actually ready to start a bevel. When learning to hone, I always recommend a layer of tape on the spine.