Thread: Who has the biggest blade?

Originally Posted by Philadelph

Yeah I saw that and think it would take the cake as far as I've seen. My biggest has changed to my 9/8. Although, if I measured with calipers I think it would be larger. 10/8 at the largest point I believe. I say 9/8 because I take the overall size.

I still think your Elliot is one of the greatest looking blades I've seen, Alex. Just a beauty.

Chris L

I think that Elliot and the 10/8 just posted are the best looking of the bunch. I know it was some coin so don't want to offend but I don't personally care for the overall look of the bill ellis one.

I would love to find a big one like these. I guess I've been shaving with about a 4/8-5/8 in size. I was cleaning up one of the 7 day set I bought the other day and it is a 6/8 I think (3/4 marked) and is proportionally bigger, the length of tang between blade and pivot being longer. I can't wait to get it honed and try shaving with it, the weight and size felt much better balanced to my hand.

Red

This JE blade is sweet!

My largest is probably a 9/8 or 10/8 vintage JR - currently undergoing rehabilitation by Bruno

As a little aside: I have not seen a single vintage English wedge 8/8 or larger that balances well with its original scales. Not saying they aren't good - they are, very much so. But the shaving experience is quite different (for this, and a nuber of other reasons).

Cheers
Ivo

Great shaver but very heavy .i don't use it i think old men had very large hands and face,it is 8/8

You know the old saying when it comes to p#&%s size. "It's not the size of the wand but the skill of the magician". The same applies here.

Originally Posted by RichZ

You know the old saying when it comes to p#&%s size. "It's not the size of the wand but the skill of the magician". The same applies here.

Reminds me of the saying,"Less is more". To which my reply has always been," But if less is more think of how much more more is."

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

Here is a larger one I found (it's a 12/8)

That razor is making mine feel inadequate....

RichZ i think we used to say
if Hunter doesn't have strong arrow will end up spoiled meat. in this case skills won't help.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

Great shaver but very heavy .i don't use it i think old men had very large hands and face,it is 8/8

I'd be happy to take her off your hands if you're not using her. You wouldn't want her to get lonely and try to snuggle up to you in the middle of the night.

make me reasonable offer He is yours.