WADE & BUTCHER - SHEFFIELD - FOR BARBERS USE - 6/8 - RE-GRIND
This is a gorgeous famous and highly sought-after Wade & Butcher 'For Barbers Use' vintage razor in excellent pristine condition from the 1800's.
The razor was completely restored with a re-grind, preserving the original 1/2 Hollow grind.
Has a nice beautiful mirror shine.
The custom made scales are G10 Tigerstripe tapered with 'moon glow' photoluminesent wedge.
The blade measures just a hairline under 6/8
Grind: 1/2 Hollow
Total weight: 2.1 oz
Total cutting edge: 2.75 inches
Hardware: Silver nickel pins. Stainless steel and brass washers
On the front shank it says: Wade & Butcher - For Barbers Use
Extremely beautiful condition and example of at least a 130 years old Wade & Butcher razor.
Successor to Robert Wade; succeeded by Butcher, Brown & Butcher Sheffield - 1818-1890.
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