This exquisite razor was produced by the Wade & Butcher cutlery firm based out of Sheffield England. Wade & Butcher is the most highly recognized name among straight razor enthusiasts. Known for their incredible razors, Wade & Butcher is THE razor you must have in your collection. This razor dates to the early 19th century.
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11/16″ Wade & Butcher 1/4 Hollow in Horn Scales & Bull’s-eye Pins
This exquisite razor was produced by the Wade & Butcher cutlery firm based out of Sheffield England. Wade & Butcher is the most highly recognized name among straight razor enthusiasts. Known for their incredible razors, Wade & Butcher is THE razor you must have in your collection. This razor dates to 1830-1845.
7/16″ Wade & Butcher Detail Razor in Original Horn Scales
11/16″ ‘Silver-steel’ Hollow Grind in Original Imitation Wood Scales
This razor was most likely imported by the International Cutlery Co. of New York, NY. The razor itself dates to prior to 1891. Silver steel was invented by the Sheffield cutlers of England. It is prized for its superior hardness and edge retention. Quite possibly the first tool steel. Silver steel is so named for its silver-like shine. Other rumors claim silver steel has small quantities of silver in it, although no one has substantiated these claims.
11/16″ MK 3 Hollow Ground Irish Point in Original Celluloid Scales
This razor was made by the CV Heljestranj company based out of Eskiltuna, Sweden. One of only a handful of Swedish razors exported to the US, razors made by this company exemplify Swiss manufacturing prowess. These razors were made from Swedish steel and forged to exacting standards. This razor dates to the very late 1800s to early 1900s.
13/16″ ‘Leader’ Hollow Grind Square Point in Original Celluloid Scales
5/8″ Joseph Rodgers & Sons Hollow Grind in Original Horn Scales
4/8″ Harvard Cutlery Hollow Grind Detail Razor in Orig. Bakelite Scales
This razor was made exclusively for Geo L. Werner. How cool is that! The Harvard Cutlery Co made the razor for him in the very late 1800s to early 1900s.
11/16″ Genco “Henry’s X” Hollow Grind in Original Bakelite Scales
“Genco” was the trademark of Geneva Cutlery Co, an American cutlery company based out of Geneva, NY. Sadly, like all American razor makers, the cheaper German imports put them out of business. This razor dates to the early 1900’s.
5/8″ F.W. Engels Hollow Grind in Original Celluloid Scales
Also known as the Hansel & Gretel knife maker for their trademark Hansel & Gretel insignia, F.W. Engels made some fine razors in Solingen, Germany. This razor dates to between 1909 – 1930’s.