Storing Straight Razors with toddlers in the house

So I have only been doing straight razor shaving for about a month now, and used a shavette for a month and a half before that. I am curious what methods those of you with little ones in the house use to keep them away from the straights. My oldest is almost three, and child proof drawer stops don't even slow her down. I have started putting it as high as I can in the bathroom, but I also have four other razors I need to store, outside of the bathroom. I would like to avoid any accidents, because she likes to play with anything she can get her hands on.

Does she get into your room unsupervised? If not, store everything there until she is old enough to understand "Don't TOUCH".

I moved all my sharp things in the house to either my workshop or the master bed room. She is at the age where she is exploring everything, and can open doors on her own. Last week she found and figured out how to get the sheath off one of my hunting knives. This was less than two minutes from when she dissapeared to when I went and found her. That one is dull enough that unless she falls on it, it probably won't cut her, but it made me very nervous. If she simply grabed one of my straigts by the blade, I imagine she would cut herself pretty badly. Don't have a safe or anything, but am just looking for suggestions. Right now, everything is in the top drawer of the dresser, which doesn't lock, but is hard to get into.

Sorry for the poor quality photo, but my wife bought this small cabinet for me. The glass display lid is lockable. Also on the side of the cabinet is another key hole that locks the drawers.

A locked drawer immediately comes to mind, but if that's not possible, then a lockable case like the Alembi might be the answer.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/vendo...lembicase.html

Rick

A hook and eye high up on your bedroom door might not be a bad plan. It is not pretty but you can get locking cash boxes at staples and big box stores for very little money.

+1 to the lock box notion. Added advantage is that next year, when she has out grown this stage, you have a spot for important documents and paperwork.

No toddlers in the house but I still keep mine in the gun safe. I'm getting to the point that I lmight need to get a razor safe.

I have a 5 year old and an infant. The five year old has been taught since three and reminded regularly that there are things in the house she is to never touch. If you ask her, she will rattle off a list of mommy's make up, daddy's razors, fire, guns, knives, tools etc.

She has never touched any of them. That said, I keep razors locked in a box in the closet and guns always belong in a safe.

Almost three? My nefew at that age was like a racoon! He opened everything and probed every crevice he could. Go shave at the office. :rofl2:

Lock the razors in a box, put them in the garage etc.
My kids know very well that knives/razors and other sharp things are not toys.

What a GREAT thread. My youngest is a little Over a year and she fones everything and doesn't understand what not to touch yet! I really like the chest with the glass top. Where did you find that chopper dave?

In my late grandfather I remember there were several Soviet razors when I was about 5 years. People used to buy razor reserve. So, I foolishly spoiled them. I was young and foolish. Razors have to hide from the children.

store them up High.Unless you give them a ladder Their reach in limited.

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store them up High.Unless you give them a ladder Their reach in limited.

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Sadly to an inquisitive kid, everything is a ladder.

I remember years ago when my kids were small I had the same problem with firearms, ammo. and some other valuable items. Best solution that I found was a lock and key for the master bedroom doorknob. After I installed it the problem was completely over. Out of sight out of mind.

Pete <:-}

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]A hook and eye high up on your bedroom door[/COLOR] might not be a bad plan. It is not pretty but you can get locking cash boxes at staples and big box stores for very little money.

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This is what I have on my shop door

I'm not sure if the AlembiCase is still available. I bought one for my brother when he took up straights and had young kids. I would trust nothing but a lock or a very high and inaccessible shelf.

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A hook and eye high up on your bedroom door might not be a bad plan. It is not pretty but you can get locking cash boxes at staples and big box stores for very little money.

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Totaly agreed on that one

Like we used to do bear country with food,Put your razors in a box,Block and tackle up a High tree works.:) get um 20 ft in the air,Geez.

Yep. Seems all has been covered. If you don't want the kids getting into something, keep it out of reach.
You know that already, don't you! ;)

:hmmm: You could always look at tool boxes. Even a small one, or a fishing tackle box. Walmart would have them and most have a hasp, etc. that accommodates a small lock. Line the inside with something to protect the razors or wrap them in cloth. :) Shouldn't cost much!

Regards,

Howard :)

I don't have anything but grown up grandkids , and a look from me is all it takes, but I,m a big fan of my gun safe, out of site and dehumidified plus some of the collection is valuable,, but short of a safe , a lockable gun lock box, of home safe box ,, or just hook up a 110 volt cord to them , positive reinforcement tc

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What a GREAT thread. My youngest is a little Over a year and she fones everything and doesn't understand what not to touch yet! I really like the chest with the glass top. Where did you find that chopper dave?

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Here is where my wife got mine:
http://www.amazon.com/Collectors-Dis.../dp/B002YVUAE4

Thanks for all the ideas. Other than keeping the one I am using very high, I am going to see what I can find for a locking case for the rest of them.

How many straights do you have? You could always consider a wall mount display case for things like golf balls or shot glasses and then use a very fine cable tie to tie the two handles together. It should be more than enough to keep prying eyes away. Just reiterate they are NOT toys and to leave them alone. The ties should be enough after that.

I have a metal briefcase it has a key lock on both sides and used hd foam inside. Throwbin a couple silica packs and all good.

I got one of these: Model No. 5900D | Master Lock

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I got one of these: Model No. 5900D | Master Lock

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That might actually be exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

Oh, that's neat!

I killed several birds with one stone when I went to Harbour Freight a couple months ago.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/misce...kit-combo.html

Its only a few bucks more than that masterlock item, and it is multi-role. The cons: neither the locks on it, or the case housing itself is nearly as rugged & durable as the ML case thingy. The key, and thus the lock tumblers are very simple, to say the least.

I point out my HF find because I believe it will, with slight overkill, fill your need. It will organize & lock away both razors, as well as any other shaving related things that would be unpleasant for her to ingest.

The lock would be easy to pick for anybody with a brain for it, age 9+. Even then, it would be challenging for the more "cat burglar" like clepto-kiddie-in-training.

But by the time she can pick the simple lock, she should fully be able to grasp the concept "don't touch! It can hirt you!"

Hope this helps.