Quote Originally Posted by JDM61 View Post
I have seen some folks using full 1/4 stock for some 6/8 and 5/16 for 7/8 custom blades, so I am not sure what the current trends are.Unless the grind goes all the way to the top of the spine, those examples would be approaching wood chisel angles. I've seen people shave with wood chisels and plane irons, even axes, but these are not proper angles for razors IMO The wider old German blade that I have is actually tapered from about .200 at the toe to like .180 above the heel, so it is a bit confusing.
What is the distance from the edge to the top of the spine wear at those two places on the German razor?