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10-13-2015, 02:56 AM #1Senior Member
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Magnetic straight razor
Today I found out that my wade and butcher is magnetized. Is this common in most wade and butchers or do I just have the oddball out of the bunch?
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10-13-2015, 04:02 AM #2Senior Member
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No it is not unheard of . Many of us who restore blades use a magnetic jig to hold the blade while sanding and polishing . My blades often become magnetic while being in contact with the rare earth magnet in the jig. If you think it has become a issue get a hand tool magnetizer/demagnetizer at your local Lowes.
"It is easier keeping a razor honed than honing a razor."
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10-13-2015, 04:04 AM #3Senior Member
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Wow...They actually have such a tool?
I have the same problem with a boker.Is it over there or over yonder?
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10-13-2015, 04:06 AM #4Senior Member
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Where has this been all my life
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10-13-2015, 04:32 AM #6Senior Member
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Found some on the bay......
Super cheap!Is it over there or over yonder?
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10-30-2015, 03:03 AM #7Member
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Weren't there some old razors advertised as magnetic? A gimmick maybe? Not sure if it was just a name or if they were actually magnetized.
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10-30-2015, 03:14 AM #8illegitimum non carborundum
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They actually were magnetized.
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10-30-2015, 03:21 AM #9Tradesman
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I have an old razor sold as magnetic steel
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10-30-2015, 03:22 AM #10Senior Member
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Some of the old ads would say that the razor would attract the hair and make for a smoother shave. Maybe if someone was working in an iron mine and their body absorbed vast amounts of iron without dying it might attract the hairs I guess. With all of the companies making and selling razors back then they had to come up with something to sell their product.
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