Thread: First Straight Razor Build (A learning Process)

Originally Posted by DVW

I wondered about this, but don't understand the relationship. The below sketch is not to scale, but what does spine thickness have to do with edge angle?

Because a razor always, Always ALWAYS is honed with the spine on the stone.
Did I say always? I meant ALWAYS

The only way to develop a razor edge is with the spine on the stone so that you always get the right angle. Freehanding or something else just doesn't work. A razors edge is measured in micrometers and that is only possible if the spine is on the stone, and the spine with is between 1/3 and 1/4 of the width.