Thread: Anyone here ever used a razor as a weapon?

I'm just bored and curious... ^^

Of course... it is the ultimate WMD against whiskers! I am killing mines almost every morning with my straight! such an effective weapon!

Ive seen it used, its not impressive. I would rather have an open and flexible hand than to make it damn near useless with a straight. The only thing a straight has as an advantage is myth and the fear around it. It will leave scars, but the blade is too thin to cut deep. You shouldnt even concern yourself with it, one of the worst weapons in the world for face to face.

I find bottles to be equally versatile and they are legal in all countries to my knowledge.

this reminded me of a quote from one of Bruce Lees books on training where he states that someone with a weapon is usually easier to defend against because you typically know where the attack is coming from, because who pulls out a knife and then hits you with the opposite hand. i know that Lee wasn't the first one to state this but i am not a martial arts person so it kind of stuck in my head. (sorry this isn't exactly on topic).

i tried to tell my dad that a straight razor is less dangerous in a fight then a regular knife with a point and he wasn't buying it. i have never been in any significant fight, let alone a knife fight but i can't believe that a straight would be easy to stab with, and slashing wouldn't be all that easy either since the blade doesn't lock. i am in no way trained in such matters though.

Originally Posted by chee16

this reminded me of a quote from one of Bruce Lees books on training where he states that someone with a weapon is usually easier to defend against because you typically know where the attack is coming from, because who pulls out a knife and then hits you with the opposite hand. i know that Lee wasn't the first one to state this but i am not a martial arts person so it kind of stuck in my head. (sorry this isn't exactly on topic).

i tried to tell my dad that a straight razor is less dangerous in a fight then a regular knife with a point and he wasn't buying it. i have never been in any significant fight, let alone a knife fight but i can't believe that a straight would be easy to stab with, and slashing wouldn't be all that easy either since the blade doesn't lock. i am in no way trained in such matters though.

Yes... but what if the other guy has a gun?! You could defend yourself offering a free shave and then, after pampering your attacker with a hot towel, warm luxurious lather applied with a silvertip badger brush and some conversation about sports... WHAM! Sweeney Todd style! That's the only way I can imagine a straight razor as a weapon... But I guess it would take some time and a barber chair as an accessory to murder...

Originally Posted by chee16

this reminded me of a quote from one of Bruce Lees books on training where he states that someone with a weapon is usually easier to defend against because you typically know where the attack is coming from, because who pulls out a knife and then hits you with the opposite hand. i know that Lee wasn't the first one to state this but i am not a martial arts person so it kind of stuck in my head. (sorry this isn't exactly on topic).

i tried to tell my dad that a straight razor is less dangerous in a fight then a regular knife with a point and he wasn't buying it. i have never been in any significant fight, let alone a knife fight but i can't believe that a straight would be easy to stab with, and slashing wouldn't be all that easy either since the blade doesn't lock. i am in no way trained in such matters though.

You are right, the razor has only the slashing motion, the knife can stick as well as slash and it can slash much deeper.

Originally Posted by Chady

I find bottles to be equally versatile and they are legal in all countries to my knowledge.

When I was stationed in Korea there were multiple riots that would break out in the streets and since weapons are illegal you would here a symphony of bottles breaking. It seemed to be their weapon of choice.

When I was stationed with the 82nd Airborne at Ft. Bragg in 68, we had a Korean Hand to Hand instructor who showed how easy it is to take a knife or razor from someone. He also said the person with the knife or razor sure looks funny running away with it sticking out of his ass. Never saw a razor or knife fighter that can beat a good old Colt 1911 or an army boot.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Ive seen it used, its not impressive. I would rather have an open and flexible hand than to make it damn near useless with a straight. The only thing a straight has as an advantage is myth and the fear around it. It will leave scars, but the blade is too thin to cut deep. You shouldnt even concern yourself with it, one of the worst weapons in the world for face to face.

I agree with nun2sharp... Straight Razors make terribly weapons. It's dificult to manouver, for sure and it only inflicts terror. If you strike someone with one you'll likely make a nasty cut but unless you are Sweeney Todd you're likely not to impress for efficiency. My thoughts... I'd rather have a heavy stick in a brawl. That or a dull kitchen knife...