My first straight will be ordered tomorrow night. I have decided to get the DOVO Ebony in 5/8. What I haven't decided on is style of blade. Would you veterans recommend the Spike point or the Round point for a newbie to learn with? Or does it even matter? Any input from you gentlemen would be greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance.
Thanks Chris. That's kinda what I was worrying about. Lord knows I'm ugly enough (in a mannish sort of way) without adding scars around my nose. Thanks for the help, and have a great day.
My suggestion would be a 5/8 round point of good steel (maybe even stainless, as it tends to hold its edge, so there will be less need for rehoning while you are learning). Don't worry too much about the cosmetics of the scales as long as they are tight, not warped, and the blade centers.
My suggestion would be a 5/8 round point of good steel (maybe even stainless, as it tends to hold its edge, so there will be less need for rehoning while you are learning). Don't worry too much about the cosmetics of the scales as long as they are tight, not warped, and the blade centers.
I'll echo what Chris wrote.
My transition from round to spike left me with a couple of nicks on the side of my nose.
I started with 5/8, but was drawn to the bigger blades and use an 8/8 each day now, so I might have been better going for 6/8 or 7/8 for my first purchase - you, of course, are not me (to my knowledge), so that may not apply here.
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