Anyone regularly use a wedge?

[Robbie d]

Depends on a lot of things, but looking at somewhere between 300-500 depending on details like steel and scale materials

 

[Robbie d]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYSqX_ZBJ4d/

 

[bald as]

@Robbie d that looks stunning. Congratulations on such excellent work.

 

[Ferret619]

Man that is a beautiful blade.

 

[Robbie d]

@bald as @Ferret619 thanks guys. I have 4 more blades left to sand, three to etch after.

 

[Ferret619]

@bald as @Ferret619 thanks guys. I have 4 more blades left to sand, three to etch after.

I've recently become infatuated with Kamisori, they are really a great shave and I'm sure yours would be next level

 

[Robbie d]

@Ferret619 I can't say i've seen any at this size, but should shave pretty well after a hone. I've got a standard hollow in the same size, and two more at about 5/8. The smaller ones are a low layer count damascus with a bold pattern

 

[Ferret619]

@Ferret619 I can't say i've seen any at this size, but should shave pretty well after a hone. I've got a standard hollow in the same size, and two more at about 5/8. The smaller ones are a low layer count damascus with a bold pattern

That sounds amazing, any pics?
Out of curiosity do you use a semetrical hone for these?

 

[Robbie d]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYPmOueBm6L/
They get ground and honed the same as a standard straight, just with a couple of layers of tape. The hone is just a single stone (if that's what you meant)

 

[Ferret619]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYPmOueBm6L/
They get ground and honed the same as a standard straight, just with a couple of layers of tape. The hone is just a single stone (if that's what you meant)

Cool I figured as much, have you made any in a more traditional shape out of curiosity?
I'm guessing those pictured are symmetrical of cause

 

[Robbie d]

As in the English style of razor or Kamisori?

 

[Ferret619]

Kamisori

 

[Robbie d]

I haven't tried that as of yet, as most people I've come across want a symmetrical grind. I should do a couple though, for the more traditional crowd.

 

[Ferret619]

I haven't tried that as of yet, as most people I've come across want a symmetrical grind. I should do a couple though, for the more traditional crowd.

something special about the traditional kami shape I think, I was amazed first time I used one.
I tell ya, if I had a few hundred spare one of your kamisori would be on my list.