Originally Posted by
JoshEarl
Russel,
This is really nice. I like the hamon. :)
Two thoughts: On the Japanese razors I've honed, the "wedge" side was still hollow ground, so only the spine and edge made contact. You might consider using a 10" wheel for one side, which would allow you to preserve the hamon.
Also, I liked the idea someone had of blackening the handle to prevent rust. You could also dip a wrapped handle in epoxy or some other coating to rust-proof it while maintaining a traditional look.
Josh