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  1. 05-12-2022, 02:27 PM #1
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    Default Lillicraps DE uranium glass hone

    Newly acquired "cool factor" DE razor blade hone dated from 1930 to 1942. Invented by Joseph Richard Lillicrap of Lancaster England.
    Uranium glass also called Vaseline glass really DOES contain 2% Uranium Dioxide but has been proven safe. glowing under UV light.
    As the early DE blades blunted quickly, various gadgets claimed to resharpen and extend the life of the blades. Lillicrap's Hone was a simple and effective solution to this problem.Name: 20220511_080031[1].jpg Views: 890 Size: 38.1 KBName: 20220510_180558[1].jpg Views: 876 Size: 14.0 KB
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    I have one of those inherited from my father inlaw. Interesting gizmo as you say.

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    An unfortunate surname. Wonder if he was related to the inventor of the flush toilet.
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    Yes, interesting that they would name the hone this way.
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    Well that's his name no different than Mr. Crapper who invented the ball cock for the toilet.

    It's only because we have taken his name after his death and used it to name something unpleasant.
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    Very cool. Just make sure to wear your Rad counter when you use it.
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