Thread: Kukri Magnetic Diamond Steel? WTH?

I don't know a single reason for a blade to be magnetic, I rather thought it to be merely a name. And yes, I'd hone it, too, it's just I haven't bought it yet.



I'm wondering if the one in question is just a cheap rip-off of such a treat, or just an economic version

regards,
Matt

What a beauty. I've got a couple or so of blades that are magnetized, though none that state so on the blade. It seems to have been a marketing gimmick at some point though opinions (naturally) differ.

Actually with vintage blades it was a pretty common thing. Off hand I can think of the Carbo-magnetic Brand. However they are others. Advantages? I don't know. Maybe it is attracted to the iron in your hemoglobin and causes the razor to adhere to your face giving a better shave. That sounds pretty good eh?

Originally Posted by matisso

I don't know a single reason for a blade to be magnetic, I rather thought it to be merely a name. And yes, I'd hone it, too, it's just I haven't bought it yet.



I'm wondering if the one in question is just a cheap rip-off of such a treat, or just an economic version

regards,
Matt

I am wondering about this one too, as I just got one thats very similar (also Special, Magnetic, diamond steel, no country of origin stamped on it) and was wondering about it's history/country/age etc.

the magnetic i have are all magnetic
griffon Carbo magnetic, albert cutlery arc magnetic,lee mfg Magnetic steel
and D.peres The magnetic

do they shave better for it? Not that i can tell but there all good ones

oh and heres an old sales pitch 1908 Carbo Magnetic Straight Razor Shaving Ad - eBay (item 190359510347 end time Mar-20-10 05:38:05 PDT)