Thread: Show me your extra long tailed razors for inspiration.

Originally Posted by rocarule

The more I see I think I am going to have to cut the tail a bit.

You really shouldn't have to..yes, it's an extreme curve on a long tail, but there are always possibilities with design to make it work

Dunno but I absolutely love my depew

That green scaled razor has WAY too much wedge in it for my taste...but we all have opinions. The idea of mocking up scales made of paint sticks is what I do as they are soft and quick to shape. Your started out design will be fine, just shorten a bit like Pixelfixed mentioned. I personally don't care for any more than 1/4" of wedge at it's max width.

my new baby made form O1 and the handle is wenge an africa hard wood by a friend of mine thanks

Looking at the comments above I start to wonder: is it even necessary to have the tail fully covered for stropping?

Not quite the tail length you are working on but still my longest tail
note still in progress of finishing

Originally Posted by Bruno

Looking at the comments above I start to wonder: is it even necessary to have the tail fully covered for stropping?

Good Question,do not no the answere.
I think if the OP shortens the tang a bit and takes some of the curve out of the scale design,all will be covered,JMO

Its only necessary if u strop the tang :-P

Originally Posted by DennisBarberShop

Its only necessary if u strop the tang :-P

nice, haha! once around with electrical tape stops the scales from flopping around with a long tailed razor when stropping, that tail looks like it will be past the point of interfering with stropping motion. ive had razors with extended tails where I had to adjust my technique and pinch grip either closer to or farther away from the heel of the blade.

Best I can do!