Hi I'm new to straight razors and honing. I'm finding the art and science and zen of all this deeply satisfying...

So here's the question...
my brand name store cartridges last six months. Sure, I'm light bearded...

But how? They get no maintenance, sometimes jumble around in a gym bag, sometimes fall on the floor. No stropping, oiling, cleaning, loupe examinations ...

why don't we make straight razors out of that magic metal?

They're no fun, but how do they last even a few weeks?