Thread: Magnetized??? Why?

Some time ago I magnetised all razors. There is a theory that under the influence of magnetic field the molecules on a cutting edge are restored in the necessary order. After a year of experiment, I can't confirm this theory, but also I can't deny it.

In the 1960s, I remember some of the then old-timers telling me to cure warts and heal wounds or something like that, with magnets. Someone told me to put them under my mattress pad.

All this might be because I am from Missouri. And, no, your comments about Missouri will not be welcome.

There was a lot of old time wisdom about the healing properties of magnets. (And, copper bracelets, and who knows what else.) I always assumed that magnetizing razors fit into this type belief. Marketing, as said above, and superstition.

Who knows...

Originally Posted by Sidnet

Those mummies are wicked with a hone.

Originally Posted by Brando

Does anyone know the actual reason why some razors come magnetic?

Yes

So you can hang them on your fridge

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

Yes
So you can hang them on your fridge

Very good idea!

I have one that got heavily magnetized by being held in a magnetic mounting while being worked on.

I've seen brushes with magnets in the handles so that you can hang it upside down from your cabinet or some other metal edge. Maybe they magnetized the razors for similar storage. I know it's not the best way to store one, but maybe they didn't know that back then.

Originally Posted by akhorosh

Also there is one theory I have learned from Russian website that dull magnetized razors becoming sharp inside of Egyptian pyramids.
Take this theory with a grain of salt.

i can pretty much guarantee that all the egyptian pyramids in russia will
get your razor wicked sharp

I agree that it was likely a marketing ploy. I am always amazed when I think about the culture that existed around the time of manufacture of these razors that we are currently fixing and using... in the 1870's they were just beginning to believe in the concept of germs... 1850's doctors were still bloodletting to treat disease... widespread electricity distribution didn't happen till early 1900's... "Magnetic" would have been pretty fancy stuff. I have one that I am restoring that was marketed that way too (pic below) but I haven't been able to date it or confirm country of origin (But I suspect Germany in the 1800's). Yes, it is actually magnetic

I have an aunt who purchased a magnetic mattress for her bed, and magnetic car seat cushions. The company literature makes incredible health claims for these products . I drove with the car seat cushion for a while, but think it was just well designed to keep your back comfortable, nothing to do with magnetism. Liked it, though! Here is an example of one companies literature extolling the health benefits of magnetism.....sounds like old fashioned snake oil salesmanship to me-but who knows...
Magnetic Mattress Pads & Magneti