Thread: Glass razors?

Does anyone know if there have ever been any glass razor blades in use? Glass should be able to take quite an edge, but I'm not sure if it could be smoothed out enough. I'm also thinking the harder edge might not deform.

Anyone have any thoughts or, better yet, info?

How about ceramic? I see knives made of ceramic.

I've seen quite a few glass knives in antique stores when I'm on the prowl. Typically they have chipped edges, but that's probably from neglect or misuse. Wouldn't a super thin razor edge made of glass chip easily?

Chris L

Glass is a liquid with extremely high viscosity. Is glass liquid or solid?

I think obsidian has been used for scalpels. Perhaps glass is the next step for razors. We have alcohol for gasoline, wind for electricity, and crooks for bankers What other marvels will greet our future?

Come to think of it, I believe I read the Aztecs did use obsidian for shaving. Bruce, you should be the first to give it a try. Post pics of course!

Chris L

Originally Posted by Bruce

I think obsidian has been used for scalpels. Perhaps glass is the next step for razors. We have alcohol for gasoline, wind for electricity, and crooks for bankers What other marvels will greet our future?

The are obsidian razors available for purchase at the present time. Mostly they are conversation pieces. The problem with glass razors is the edge would have to be so thin it would be much too fragile. talk about microchipping. And how would you hone it? Also I think glass is much too hard. Many many times harder than steel.

Here's a pic of a glass wedge I finished for a friend yesterday



Pretty sweet, huh?



















Sorry, the pic made me laugh

Originally Posted by BigBubba

Here's a pic of a glass wedge I finished for a friend yesterday



Sorry, the pic made me laugh

the thing is that i can' tell if you're lying or not! haha