Butler?

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by Chad Larsen, Mar 13, 2019.

  1. Chad Larsen

    Chad Larsen New Member

    Found this at a local "antique" store...liked the look, so I bought it.
    Got to looking at the manufacturer, and I think maybe it is a knock-off of a George Butler?
    Does anyone know more than the google?
    Thanks in advance!

    Butler 1.jpg Butler 2.jpg
     
  2. Mr. Oldschool

    Mr. Oldschool Johnny Dangerously

    Does that reverse side stamp say "found in Sheffield"?
     
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  3. Chad Larsen

    Chad Larsen New Member

    Lol.....
    "Ground" in Sheffield
     
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  4. Mr. Oldschool

    Mr. Oldschool Johnny Dangerously

    Got it. That makes more sense!
     
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  5. Rkep01

    Rkep01 Well-Known Member

    According to "Tweedale's Directory", George Butler & Co. was a manufacturer of table knives, pocket knives, scissors and razors. It claims that the name "Butler" was counterfeited so much that they acquired the name "ART" in 1861 to distinguish their razors as original. They also manufactured the "Keen" razor in the late 1800s with the slogan " 'Keen as the razor's edge invisible' acid etched on the blade alongside the Bard's head." ( The Bard, of course, being Wm. Shakespeare. )
     
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  6. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

    Wither its a Genuine George Butler Family Razor or Not it Should Shave Just as Well..Genuine George Butler Razors are Nice Sheffield Razors But Like Wade & Butchers the Brand Name is Somewhat Overrated in My Books...I have Honed More of Em than I Can Remember...:eek:

    Copy Cat Razors & Names/Brands and Industrial Espionage are Nothin New...Its Probably an Excellent Sheffield Steel Shaver..:happy088:

    Billy..:chores016:
     
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  7. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

  8. Rkep01

    Rkep01 Well-Known Member

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  9. Chad Larsen

    Chad Larsen New Member

    I appreciate the feedback!
    You are absolutely correct Billy....for a $17 antique store find, I am rather enjoying it.
    I sent a different blade out to gssixgun for honing...based on his advice, guidance, and videos...I've messed a bit with honing this Butler....and it does shave rather nicely!
    Really glad I found this board...good group of people!
     

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