A quick update...I got around to shaving with both of the razors Joe honed for me -- the Joseph Elliot and the Wade & Butcher. Both shaved wonderfully. So, both razors perform just as good as they look. I know they are all now my children, but I must admit: as far as looks and heft, the Joseph Elliot is probably my favorite of the four. The Wapi comes a close second.
Make sure you look after those babies ,if the responsability becomes to much for you ,you know where to send them beautiful work J.C Kind regards Peter