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Skill And Beauty; The Making Of A Lewis Razor.

by
Hirlau
Published on 08-31-2024 01:39 PM
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Straight Razor History
Welcome,

What we have today is a rare look at the making of a Charlie Lewis straight razor. A few individuals have the pleasure of owning a straight razor made by Charlie Lewis; with this video we all have opportunity to see this professional at work.

Thank you Charlie Lewis for sharing this video with us.

Lewis Razors: Primitive Blades For Modern Times.

Enjoy the journey,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thiers, France the "Center of Cutlery"

by
Hirlau
Published on 11-23-2016 11:57 PM
Categories:

Straight Razor History
Welcome,,,
Here is a nice article written about the city of Thiers, France and it's contributions to the world in the category of cutlery. The article was written by Straight Razor Place member; Martin103.
Enjoy the read,,,,

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Beautiful Sheffield Steel, But Who Made Them?

by
Hirlau
Published on 11-17-2016 04:21 AM
Categories:

Straight Razor History
There are some beautiful Sheffield straight razors in this photograph below. Many of you reading this article now, probably have a few similar to the razors pictured here. Have you wondered who actually made them?
Follow the link below to the article "Who Made That?" written by Zak Jarvis of The Shivering Beggar.
Enjoy the journey,,,,

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If it is you be in good company with ***Tom Horn, Harold Ramis, Ralph Meeker, and Tweety Pie***

Well, Tom was no "Night
thebigspendur Today, 02:37 AM

Why just Why

OY!!!

Damn shame. Looks like they got after the tang pretty hard too....? Was that an FBU at one time?

By the look of the collars
PaulFLUS Today, 02:23 AM

What Do You Have In The Mail Right Now?

Yeah, I thought that too. It seems like, as you say, the stabilizer on the non show side may be a little forward of the one on the show side. Surprising
PaulFLUS Today, 02:10 AM

Why just Why

Just goes to show, there have been hacks around for many years

I keep looking at it wondering what the hell were they thinking on this
gssixgun Today, 12:46 AM

What Do You Have In The Mail Right Now?

A very nice looking razor going by the photos you posted. I think I'd check the heel at the back side as you may have to reshape the heel. The shoulder
BobH Today, 12:40 AM

What Do You Have In The Mail Right Now?

Finally broke down and bought myself a Puma.

Special 88 5/8.

Oh yeah, with the box.

PaulFLUS Yesterday, 11:27 PM

What Do You Have In The Mail Right Now?

Yeah, I can't remember where I ended on the fine side. But I think it was 400 SIC on the rough side and either 600 or 800 W/D on the fine side. You don't
PaulFLUS Yesterday, 11:01 PM

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