Thread: Too new old stock

well...considering that i am part of the next generation, so yes...HAND IT OVER! :-)

If I was a curator for a museum maybe but I would hone 'em, strop 'em and shave.

I shave regularly with razors that are 100-150 years old and are in great shape to last equally as long after me. I'm certain that their original owners weren't worried about me. It's a razor. Shave with it. But buy a hundred more so as not to wear it down too much.

X

Screw the next generation man! They're out to screw us. Get in while the getting's good!

James.

No.
If something is meant to be used, use it. The same applies for customs.
Apparently it is normal in the knife world to buy expensive custom mad knives, put them in a glass cabinet and then drool over them for years without actually using them.

Imo that's lunacy. You deprive yourself of the pleasure of using a great tool. And the best way to show appreciation of a great tool and show respect for the craftsman who made it is to use it and care for it.
My nicest razor is 200 years old, and after restoration as good as the day it was made.
And with proper care, it'll be as good as that in 1000 years time.

No. Become part of the history behind the blade and not just a spectator. Experiance the use of the blade and enjoy. +1 on XMAN, buy 100 more if you want to keep the wear down.

No...and on rare occasions yes.
As Bruno pointed out, it's a tool and should be used rather than conserved. I agree for 99,9%
But the older and rarer a object becomes the more historical meaning it gains. I would be a shame to find a rare late 18th century razor and not approach it with historical courtesy. I would consider it a loss if such an artifact was vigorously regrind and rapidly honed into oblivion by someone with a severe case of honing fury. (God knows I am honing my razors far too often).
Bottom line, if an object has real historical significance, whether that be a Roman shovel, An Egyptian hairpin or George Washington's razor, it should be treated accordingly.

Bart.