PM sent...can't believe I missed this.

I do have one question. I get the use of a Japanese straight everwhere EXCEPT under the ear, on the WTG stroke on the left, and ATG on the right...how does one get the cutting edge to the sideburn with the handle there...wouldn't the ear be in the way? I can't imagine the required contortion!

Edit: Thanks for doing this before I ordered a new one from SRD just to see how I like it (my usual inefficient way of finding out!!)