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    Default Wierd blade profile on a Dorko

    Hi All,

    I have a 6/8 round point Dorko which I've polished up, well actually hand sanded. The problem is the blade profile or cross section shape. From the spine it is like a full hollow ground then about 1/4" from the edge seems to be fatter. So trying to hone is almost impossible, I have got a bevel started but no way will I get a nice profile as it is impossible for the edge to be always in contact with the hone.
    Has anyone ever seen this before ?. Any cure ?.
    I hope to get it fixed as apart from this it's a nice looking good sized razor.

    Gary

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    Gary,

    I'm having a hard time visualizing what you're trying to describe. Do you have a photo? It may be some sort of wedge or a 1/4 hollow perhaps.

    Ed

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    Ed, imagine running your thumb and forefinger from the spine to the edge. Just before the edge it goes slightly thicker, like a small bulge.

    Gary

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    Gary...

    It's called a Hamburg grind. It's supposed to be that way. It was done to give some strength to thin blades.

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    Oh thanks Bill, I might send this along to you for some edge work then, I'm having a bit of a job honing this one.
    Gary

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    Great link Randy..thanks

    Gary

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    Gary, here is another page from the same website that Randy directed you to. This shows the ridge should clear the hone.

    http://www.en.nassrasur.com/razorcentral/edgehone.html

    Glen

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