Yeah, these really seem like a crappy idea. I think one of the advantages of titanium as a material is that it oxidizes very quickly and creates a protective patina. I might be thinking of aluminum though. So since the titanium would eventually be removed to reveal the steel, what if there were a razor made entirely of titanium? (or aluminum as the case may be) Rust and tarnish resistant, might stay sharper longer. Thoughts, opinions?