Thread: A few questions about making straight razors.

Max I do believe that the ratio of the spine thickness to the width of the blade is so that the sharpening/honing process can be done without compromising the blade itself. To thick and it will be difficult to set a cutting edge, too thin and it can compromise the structure of the blade. At the end of the day I think this is a loose guideline. Do let me know when you have some prototypes. I'd like to take a look at what you make.