Question about having a custom razor blade made
Hey guys,
I know a very good and experienced knife maker who has made some custom knives for me and some customers over the years. I was thinking that I might ask him to make me a blade for a straight razor. Aside from precision, which shouldn't be an issue, I was wondering if there were some basic "rules" to the anatomy of the straight razor. For example:
1. What is the optimum thickness for the spine, or is there a spine/blade width ratio that is preferred? I know that the deeper the blade the shallower then bevel angle, and shorter longevity of the edge.
2.I'm thinking I want to have a shorter length blade approx. 2", what would be the shortest or longest ideal length? Why?
3. Is there any difference between a rounded tip vs. a straight tip other than aesthetics?
4. Hardware - where can I get handle materials and other accessories?
5. What is the optimum hardness range (rockwell) a razor should be?
Thanks!:)