Thread: bevel setting & honing a wedge?

Originally Posted by BobH

Photos would be a very good idea as true wedges are extremely rare to non existent. If you can lay a straight edge across the blade on your "true edge" from spine to edge. Then check and see if you can see light under the straight edge. If you see light, even a small amount, chances are it is not a "true wedge". Check out the definition true wedge here The straight razor - Straight Razor Place Library .

Bob

True wedges would be very rare. with the equipment they had in those days I wonder what the + or - would be when something was made. Yes if a True straight edge is placed across a true flat surface then there would be no light but then again in this world how many things are absolutely true. I have a Joseph Rodgers wedge shaped razor that is all but unused now I don't know whether to call it a wedge or hollow ground. You've got me thinking and that hurts.

Originally Posted by rhensley

True wedges would be very rare. with the equipment they had in those days I wonder what the + or - would be when something was made. Yes if a True straight edge is placed across a true flat surface then there would be no light but then again in this world how many things are absolutely true. I have a Joseph Rodgers wedge shaped razor that is all but unused now I don't know whether to call it a wedge or hollow ground. You've got me thinking and that hurts.

you also have to take into consideration the almost 2 hours I spent removing stains and scratches from the face of the blade. It sure isn't going to be flat anymore. Probably a .004-.008 gap by now. guess I'll bring my calipers home to.