Thread: Why a Wedge Spacer?

Here are somethings I have found to be pretty true.. (I am sure there are exceptions)
I have never taken a vintage razor apart that did not have a wedge...
I have found, that they kinda knew what they were doing back then...
The slightly bowed scales have more strength....

A general rule of thumb to make a wedge, start with a piece of material that is half the thickness of the tang, then create the wedge shape and adjust to fit....


Now because of the changes in new materials vs old, I do not think a wedge is absolutely necessary on many razors, but me I am kinda old fashioned, and if a design has worked for 200 + years, and on many razors, it is still working, why argue with success.....

Of course the above is just my opinion....