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Skill And Beauty; The Making Of A Lewis Razor.

by
Hirlau
Published on 10-03-2017 03:29 AM
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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 10:57 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 03:21 AM
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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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bluesman7 Today, 08:49 PM

Hinge Holes

I got one of those sets. Sure comes in handy.
Gasman Today, 08:45 PM

Hinge Holes

I've even used the dappling block to restore the shape of original collars.

outback Today, 08:30 PM

Hinge Holes

Way to toss the "Hmmmmm Equation" into the mix

Doming and Dapping kits changes all the possibilities
gssixgun Today, 08:17 PM

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Nice score, Paul. A lovely shaver.

outback Today, 08:11 PM

What Do You Have In The Mail Right Now?

W. Greaves & Sons stubtail came in yesterday afternoon.

This one should turn out well with a little attention.
PaulFLUS Today, 08:05 PM

Hinge Holes

I have peened the small washers before.

The collars in the above pic, were made by doming flat washers with a dappling block.
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