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Just another thought to consider. If you modify the blade from it's factory taper then you are no longer restoring a razor as you've now changed the factory form.

Bob

Basically it is your razor to with what you want. All I know is that I have seen blades that taper in either direction and people do shave with them. Is there a reason for you indecision?

Bob
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My guess is that it was made that way. If it was from poor honing there would be heavy hone wear on the spine at the heel. It appears to have pretty even hone wear along the length of the spine from...