Thread: Bad idea of the day: Shaving with knives

Not sure whether it was Hemingway or Steinbeck, but I recall reading a novel or short story, in my early teens, where a character was learning to be a hobo, and was shown how to shave with broken glass. Not recommending it, and I've resisted the temptation ....... just thought I'd throw it into the mix.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

My father put up an electric fense when I was 10 years, he said, "Don't touch this, it will hurt."

I waited a few days, but had to see for myself,,,,,yes,,,it hurt.

but I was 10,,,

My Grandfather used to raise cattle and had electric fences on the farm. I was about 10 when we were out near one of the fences and I asked him if the fence was on. He told me, "Grab it and find out."

I have experience with knife sharpening, and razor honing. I also have experience doing it for others. I also have experience shaving with both knives and straights.

In my time I have seen people want shave ready edges put on knives, and knife edges put on razors.

Please re read that last sentence, because I think you should not consider one without considering the other. Simply put, either transformation can be made, but it is wholly at the cost of the intended purpose of the original tool. Further it is no less horrific to see a straight used as a pocket knife than it is to watch someone attempt to prove they can comfortably shave with the knife they actually used as a knife moments before.

Originally Posted by unit

...In my time I have seen people want shave ready edges put on knives, and knife edges put on razors.
...Simply put, either transformation can be made, but it is wholly at the cost of the intended purpose of the original tool.

That's pretty cool.

Just to bring this back, I thought I might throw this into the mix...
How To Shave Like A Fearless Russian - YouTube