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  1. 11-30-2015, 10:07 PM #1
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    I'll get some pics up tomorrow. The hollow really varies from those that are instantly seen to the subtle hollows that a straight edge reveals. And I'm wondering if the slightly hollow spine is always reflected in the smiling edge? Thanks gents for weighing in...this thread does not seem to be catching fire.
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    Now that I think I know what you mean by a "hollow" spine, it would be my assumption that the blade edge should follow/mirror the form of the spine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
    Now that I think I know what you mean by a "hollow" spine, it would be my assumption that the blade edge should follow/mirror the form of the spine.

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    I would not have chosen that word, hollow, it came from the wiki noted above. I would have said concave spine....
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    Quote Originally Posted by WW243 View Post
    I would not have chosen that word, hollow, it came from the wiki noted above. I would have said concave spine....
    Yea, I might have said swaybacked spine also.

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    Oh! A swaybacked spine? Gots a few of those!

    Thanks, Bob!
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    Let's call it poor posture.
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    Based on 7 razors, I scientifically proclaim that 5 out of 7 vintage razors have some kind of pendulous spine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WW243 View Post
    Based on 7 razors, I scientifically proclaim that 5 out of 7 vintage razors have some kind of pendulous spine.
    Indeed, and they should have a smiling edge to match!
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    For the sake of a more rational sample, it would probably be better that members with more than 7 razors check some of their spines. With mine, 5 have some measure of hollow and 2 are dead flat. I err on the side of don't go up onto the shoulder/tang area...as generally the spines seem to ramp up there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WW243 View Post
    I'll get some pics up tomorrow. The hollow really varies from those that are instantly seen to the subtle hollows that a straight edge reveals. And I'm wondering if the slightly hollow spine is always reflected in the smiling edge? Thanks gents for weighing in...this thread does not seem to be catching fire.
    A razor is supposed to follow the curvature of the spine. People that hone straight edges on hollow spine wade butchers or smiling edges on straight spines are mis-honing their razors. They are theirs to do with what they will, but my chisels are chisels and my slotted screwdrivers are screwdrivers.

    Edit: I'll update when my son is 5 and my chisels and screwdrivers are lawn darts or shurikens.
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