Straight razor
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A straight razor is a razor with a blade that can fold into its handle. They are also called open razors and cut-throat razors. The predecessors of the modern straight razors include bronze razors, with cutting edges and fixed handles, produced by craftsmen from Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom. Solid gold and copper razors were also found in Ancient Egyptian tombs dating back to the 4th millennium BC.
Thiers Issard Le Thiernois Sheffield silver steel, mirror-finished, singing, 5/8 inch blade, fully hollow ground, round-nose razor with decorated 24k gold-inlaid blade, fluted shank, double stabiliser, and double-pin, blonde horn scales
Bronze razor with handle from Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom (1569 — 1081 BC)
Thiers Issard Fox and Rooster 7/8" blade razor with a three-pin blonde buffalo horn handle. The blade is made of Sheffield silver steel.
Parts of a razor
Razor
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A razor is a bladed tool primarily used in the removal of body hair through the act of shaving. Kinds of razors include straight razors, safety razors, disposable razors, and electric razors.
A modern razor that uses replaceable blade cartridges
Image: Philips Norelco 9700 Rotary Electric Shaver (30973817280)
Bronze razor
Razor (top) and nail cutter with bone handle (bottom) found in a grave of the Hallstatt culture.