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The Razor: This is a chunky restored rattler-grind cutthroat straight razor manufactured by therenowned Sheffield cutler, Wade & Butcher. It measures 13/16" at its widest point, sports a classic barber's notch on the toe and a straight edge. It has a somewhat faded maker's stamped imprint, showing some residual pitting and scratches. It has gorgeous newstreaky-smoky blonde/brown buffalo horn scales with brass pins and understated brass collars. The wedge is water-buffalo bone.
It has been restored, as described below.
The Work:I refurbished this blade by removing all rust and as much of the pitting as I could without endangering its lines and original essence, polishing it to a nice satin sheen. I made new scales from water buffalo horn, re-affixing them with new brass hardware. Less visible, I also added brass pivot-washers to enhance the blade's already impressive longevity. This blade is 150 to 170+ years old and still going strong, ready to serve several more generations!
It has a nice solid, purposeful feel in the hand. There's good reason these rattlers are highly regarded and soughtafter. Wade & Butchercreated some instantly recognizableclassic razors unparalleled in the lexicon of Sheffield razor manufacturers. They typified the spirit and essence of moment. Each razor is like a snapshot in time. When you shave with this razor, you are channeling a piece of history.
I honed this razor with great care, as I would for my own razors I use for personal daily use.
This razor was honed with the following progression with two layers of tape to protect the spine:
Shapton Kuromaku Ceramic 2k
Shapton Kuromaku Ceramic 5k
Seuhiro Kouseki 10k
Maruka Narutaki Asagi
Vintage Scottish Linen Fire Hose Strop
Tony Miller Rough Out Strop
Tony Miller Fast Bridle Strop
My Story: I fell in love with vintage straight razors some years back when I became irritated with the exorbitant cost of disposable razor cartridges. Utilizing my background in jewelry and sculpture,I taught myself to refurbish antique straight razors, to make custom razor scales, to pin them properlyand, through great effort and dedication, have gained a reputation for nicely honed shaving edges. Each of these blades is a journey, with a history. A man's hands created it long ago to last for generations. You and I are part of those generations. I try to be sensitive and cognizant of the historical context of each razor, as well as the spirit and intentions of the original blade-maker so that I may bring them back to life for you, my customer.
FYI: any props used in photos (sharpening stones, rulers, etc.) are not for sale as part of this listing unless specifically detailed in the title and description sections of the listing
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