Thread: Ancient Straight Razors

I was visiting the National Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. I stumbled across what I think are potentially a few of the oldest forms of straight razors you can find. They are from the bronze and iron age.


What is the oldest straight razor you have ever seen?

The oldest I have seen is the famous King Tut razor

I think it is cool that they have smiling blades. Those guys knew how to make a razor.

Thanks for sharing.

As Gugi, the Tut is the oldest I have seen. IIRC, it was gold which made setting a bevel problematic, I would think.

You right Jimmy, about the smiles. They certainly knew how to make straights. Now I'm in search of a smiling blade to give it a try

Originally Posted by rolodave

As Gugi, the Tut is the oldest I have seen. IIRC, it was gold which made setting a bevel problematic, I would think.

Well, that depends on who you ask - some would swear a shiny bevel is what makes the razor really sharp

That's really cool. I've seen some Roman era razors in museums but not as old as these. It's amazing that the shape of the blade really hasn't changed much at all. Just shows that when you've got it right, don't mess with it.

Those look great. They ought to hone up just fine.

In fact I think I recognize those from ebay.