Thread: The Quetzal : 6/8 with spyderhole

Originally Posted by cardoso5fr

Could you explain me the difference between a wedge and spacer in straight razor world? My english is too short to perfectly understand the distinction ?

Sure! On your razor scales you used a spacer.

If you used a wedge like pictured below, the scales have more flex and movement and you can get the pivot pin tighter.

With the curve from the wedge you would prevent the flaring at the pivot pin.

Its just an observation, your razor looks very nice.
With a wedge you get the scales to bow.

Ok i used wedge sometime too bud i use the same word for the spacer and the wedge. I understand better . With screw its more difficult to use wedge, but i shoud try. I could have more pressure, i have to rework a bit the pivot tube it's a bit too long that is why there are not a lot of "pressure" between scale and blade. Generaly i try to conceive the straight as a friction folder

But i take good note of you comment thank you very much for the help (and to improve my vocabulary )

I really like the lines on the blade and scales. The scale finish is sleek and the color fits the overall design. Good job.

Very nice Cardoso ! The titanium is a little bit flexible ?

Originally Posted by xALIx

Very nice Cardoso ! The titanium is a little bit flexible ?

Thank you, yes there is some flexibility, but you can't make a half circle . For a scale that is not a problem at all. (with that thickness, with 3mm thick, that could become a bit more difficult )