Thread: Custom Straight - What to look for/Questions to ask

One of our local knifemakers has made one or two straights and I'm looking at purchasing one from him.

His initial drawing was of a Kamisori type grind but after asking for a symmetrical grind, he's come up with something I like.

However, as a SR novice and never having purchased a custom before (and him being specifically a knifemaker) are there any questions that I need to ask to find out whether it is in fact suitable for shaving. Or is there anything that I need to look out for, as I don't want to end up with an expensive ornament.

BTW, the steel used for the blade is N690 Stainless and the scales are Diamond wood.