Thread: And another custom

Originally Posted by 3Drew101

Ok then stylised kamisori type straight razor then Rob

Hey drew, i think rob might have been wondering about blade geometry and such, as i (using my very limited knowledge) understand it a kamisori has a distinct grind. So maybe it is a fixed handle straight, incorporating a frameback.
Either way i like what you have done, and the frameback is a good solution to the geometry issues you were having (the 7 layers of tape thing).
I also like the blade cover idea you have come up with, i have always been a bit concerned about edge damage on fixed handle razors.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Hey drew, i think rob might have been wondering about blade geometry and such, as i (using my very limited knowledge) understand it a kamisori has a distinct grind. So maybe it is a fixed handle straight, incorporating a frameback.
Either way i like what you have done, and the frameback is a good solution to the geometry issues you were having (the 7 layers of tape thing).
I also like the blade cover idea you have come up with, i have always been a bit concerned about edge damage on fixed handle razors.

That's exactly what I was getting at Ed - a kamisori has asymetric grinding - so the 'fixed handle straight' is more accurate.

No criticism was intended Drew - I really like the idea of using the frame as a means of getting the ratio right.

Incidentally, I measured an old razor last week - one of those where the spine is almost a triangle and with very shallow grinding - the spine width was a pretty consistent 5mm and from spine to edge was a consistent 15mm except for the very toe which was worn.

Hi Rob,

I didn't take it as a criticism at all mate. I did know about the offset edge and I did have the edge .5mm offset toward the face. I'm not sure what the offset is on a traditional kamisori I've never been able to get a hold of one!!