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    I have a straight razor rack that has magnets that hold the razors in place. Can magnets cause damage to the razors? I haven't seen any adverse performance in shaving.

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    Nope they have no effect as a matter of fact many vintage pieces advertised their razors were magnetic. They called one line Carbo-Magnetic razors.
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    If the magnet slaps the edge down against itself it will damage the razor. Spine contact only, of course, would be safe.
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    If the magnet slaps the edge down against itself it will damage the razor. Spine contact only, of course, would be safe.
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    Would something like a simple piece of paper or very thin cloth prevent the damage? Or would the OP need to just be sure that the spine is attached to the magnetic holder with the edge facing outward?
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    Quote Originally Posted by cudarunner View Post
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    Would something like a simple piece of paper or very thin cloth prevent the damage? Or would the OP need to just be sure that the spine is attached to the magnetic holder with the edge facing outward?
    Forcible contact always causes damage regardless of the surface. I store my kamisori as you describe Roy ie spine to magnet. Same would work for a closed western razor. In fact my work station has exactly that. Magnets that hold razors by the spine.
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    Is that like one of the long bar type, knife holders?

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    Geezer hangs his razors by the tip of the spine from strong magnets.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    Nope they have no effect as a matter of fact many vintage pieces advertised their razors were magnetic. They called one line Carbo-Magnetic razors.
    I have one of the Carbo razors, it is powerfully magnetic! In fact, it is kind of annoying because it will attract to metal that comes within a few inches of it

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    Geezers method is the absolute safest. Use rare earth magnets and hang the razor (closed) from the monkey tail.
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    TO each their own, but I don't want a magnetized blade. Everything you hone off of it wants to flip around and jump right back on it.

    May be trying to borrow trouble where there is none, but I've seen grindings pile right back on a magnetized piece about as fast as they came off. Don't know why the microscopic bits that come off during honing wouldn't be apt to do the same thing.

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