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  1. Thread: PRC Hydra

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    Yet another variation of 'other than traditional'...

    Yet another variation of 'other than traditional' ! ;) Certainly there are stresses at rest with a (I suppose) Traditionally-scaled razor. As the bottom is pinned, the top splays out and must come...
  2. Thread: PRC Hydra

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    Sorry! Also, the width of the inside of the wedge...

    Sorry! Also, the width of the inside of the wedge is considered as to where the blade will sit in the scales.
    Not an easy task to get it just right. JMO
  3. Thread: PRC Hydra

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    I suppose an explanation is in order, Orville. We...

    I suppose an explanation is in order, Orville. We are talking mechanics here. Things which were learned over a few hundred years. A razor with a tang tapered toward the tail with corresponding wedge...
  4. Thread: PRC Hydra

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    Right. That is why it works with a spacer. No...

    Right. That is why it works with a spacer. No movement of the scales. It works!
    Traditional designs have the tang tapering toward the tail in some degree. The taper of the tang mostly determines...
  5. Thread: PRC Hydra

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    Well-said, Oz. In fact, I may go so far as to...

    Well-said, Oz. In fact, I may go so far as to suggest tapered tangs, smiling (somewhat?) edges, centered pin placement, and scales thin enough to flex, not to mention fit and finish fit into this...
  6. Thread: PRC Hydra

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    Well, don't wear it out. It is a word which is...

    Well, don't wear it out. It is a word which is difficult to stomach. Reminds of other words. 'grob'..:p

    Indeed, Let's hear about the shave?
  7. Thread: PRC Hydra

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    Uncertain of the meaning? There have been many...

    Uncertain of the meaning? There have been many posts and threads on PRC, including those by the owner.
    Why would it make anyone nervous? Control tower?
    I would not think it would...
  8. Thread: PRC Hydra

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    T-i-m-e, Ed. It's 'time' not 'rime' ! :)

    T-i-m-e, Ed. It's 'time' not 'rime' ! :)
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