Thread: Chipped Wade & Butcher Razor

I ran across a Wade & Butcher razor today at an antique mall. It is the Celebrated razor and it has @ a 1" blade with minimal rust. No pitting. BUT it has a 1/8 (but less than 1/4") deep chip right in the middle of the blade. There is no hone wear. Can this be salvaged? They wanted $20.00 for it. Is it worth the $20.00? Thoughts???

Its worth 20 bucks if you put about 100$ worth of effort into removing the chip. For a guy that hones this is easy.

When I was looking at it, if the chip was removed, there still would be plenty of blade before you would get to the scribing on the blade. It just seems like a crime that there is a chip in the first place. This thing is huge and heavy! It even had the coffin for it. But then theres that nasty chip... Anyone else want to chime in??

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.