Quote Originally Posted by U2u View Post
You have the function down correctly. There are twenty very fine wires that wrap around the cutting edge at equally spaced intervals down the entire length of the blade. The wires are held in place by two very thin pieces of steel spot welded onto each side of the blade. The wires and side pieces are probably a one piece precision stamping. They actually work well, guarding you from some accidental nicks and cuts. Feathers are wickedly sharp and the guards, to me, bring the feel closer to a normal straight. Without the guards you need a lighter touch and better control. I have the feather AC DX non folder and have used three of the four available blade styles. Only downside to the guards is cost and, to me, reducing some of the challenge of getting a good shave.
Well done, U2u, with your explanation. That's exactly how the ProGuard blades work. And, yes, the price is a wee bit higher than that for the other Feather blades.