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.