Originally Posted by
RezDog
For my preferences as long as the scales are firm while stropping it is all that really matters. Loose scales while stropping is my pet peeve. I would tighten them up. The 17 is pretty spectacular of a find, and I suspect that once tuned on the hone it will be an amazing shaver. The 14 is not likely to give you any issues honing or shaving, although it is a prime candidate to send out to become your next benchmark. There are a few guys around that I have always wanted to check out their edges, I'm sure you have a similar list. Just a thought. I think that you are lacking more than just a 5/8 in your collection.