Thread: bevel width

Originally Posted by ferroburak

I think they counter act(not sure this is the correct word). The more hollow the blade narrower the edge

Sorry it is not.

width should be so that bevel flexes in desired amounts during use.

Are you trying to ask width of the bevel? or the blade?

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

Sorry it is not.

Are you trying to ask width of the bevel? or the blade?

Hi,
I mean bevel, I don't think bevel width can be chosen arbitrarily so my question came from it.

the thicker the blade ( like a wedge)the wider the width of the bevel now if you want a narrower width then tape the spine and the second part of the question is a full hollow razor bevel would be around 1/8 of an inch

Hello,

assuming your talking about the width of the bevel that creates the cutting edge... only in the wedge does the grind matter, in a true wedge the bevel wedge would be the entire width of the blade, unless you use tape. For other grinds the bevel width mostly depends on spine thickness and how wide the blade is, which determines how much metal would be removed to create the "cutting bevel". the grind does make some small difference but only noticeable when you get into the "wedgies".

Or is this question about what width of blade corresponds with the grind?, for example 4/8th for wedge, 5/8 for quarter hollow, 6/8 for 1/2 hollow? I don't think that matters.

there are 3 variables in your question so i'm not sure which one to base my answer on,
I would love to know what your thinking so please restate your question?

Originally Posted by 111Nathaniel

Hello,

assuming your talking about the width of the bevel that creates the cutting edge... only in the wedge does the grind matter, in a true wedge the bevel wedge would be the entire width of the blade, unless you use tape. For other grinds the bevel width mostly depends on spine thickness and how wide the blade is, which determines how much metal would be removed to create the "cutting bevel". the grind does make some small difference but only noticeable when you get into the "wedgies".

You got my question correct but I disagree that the difference is small.

I'm well aware that my question is hard to answer and also depends on steel type, shoulder type and personal preference. I nevertheless believe, if bevel width is in question, other parameters are insignificant compared to blade width-blade grind.

Maybe it would be best to start with my second question. Taking other variables constant, how wide a bevel would you put on a "A-b razor" as described in posts 1&7?

Thanks for the all help.

I got this calculator from someone else on the forum, don't know who or where now, but it might help you out...

http://www.coticule.be/wedges.html?f...alculation.xls

I need to learn more about this for custom straight razor making purposes.