Hello, I recently purchased a Jonathan Crookes Heart & Pistol straight wedge razor. It is a bit unusual in that it has two different grinds. On one face of the razor it has a very shallow hollow grind and on the other side it has a flat grind. Take a look at the attached photo's and you can see the difference in the shoulder of the razor from side to side. I have also included a picture of the end of the razor. The hollow grind on the one side is hard to see, but it is there. The razor also has horn scales. Overall I think the razor is in great shape.
The question I have for the group is - Why would they put a flat grind on one side and a very slight hollow on the other? Why not put a hollow on both sides?
If anyone has any history on this razor as well it would be appreciated. I did hone it up and it shavesnicely.
Thank, Jim
Jim
The question I have for the group is - Why would they put a flat grind on one side and a very slight hollow on the other? Why not put a hollow on both sides?
If anyone has any history on this razor as well it would be appreciated. I did hone it up and it shavesnicely.
Thank, Jim
Jim