Straight Razors

These early razors were sharpened by sharpening the shells or teeth of other stones, or by touching the flint in the case of flint and obsidian. The first razors made of bronze and iron sharpened in a similar way to modern knives, but without the advantage of the particular guide rods, diamond stones, and luxury we use today. In those days, the ancient peoples had to survive on what they could find; That would be the best "rock" they could find.

The rise of steel

Fast forward, and our ancestors discovered iron ore. When iron discovered, steel also found. By adding carbon to metal, which makes it scorching, and by cooling, steel hardens quickly. Blacksmiths can make what we know today as steel.

The invention of steel resulted in newer, sharper, and many more durable tools. The new weapons included new knives and all kinds of sharp instruments; some peaceful, others made for war. At this point in history, the razor didn't develop much further from the most intelligent tool the local blacksmith could do. Such an accurate instrument was probably only available to the wealthy. These razors were at best special knives. Of course, blades are necessarily a special knife. Sharpening old razors was perhaps no different than sharpening a knife, although medieval people may have found more exceptional stones that could use to achieve more sharp edges. However, today's razor benefits from another invention that makes it superior to knives.

Sheffield's rise

In the mid-18th century, Sheffield, England, was the heart of the cutlery industry. Benjamin Huntsman credited with inventing the right modern razor. He used a unique crucible process to make steel with a superior hardness that could maintain a thinner edge. During this time, Sheffield "Silver Steel" was introduced, which is called silver steel because of its luster and luster, not because it contained silver. Michael Faraday invented silver steel in the early 19th century. The brightness was actually due to a higher carbon concentration. From this time until the 19th century, modern razors also created.

These new razors sharpened like knives. Little progress has made in this period. The geometry of these blades is a real wedge. There was no hollow recess. As a result, these new wedges sharpened by freehand, the same method used by today's knife enthusiasts.

As the shaver evolved, Sheffield began experimenting with emptying the sides of the shaver. It was more likely for aesthetic reasons. It is essential to know that Concise care takes to ensure that the blade sharpened evenly and did not remove much metal.

The modern razor

After the shaver industry got going, it developed rapidly and finally created the shaver you know today. The first reference to hollow grinding made in 1825, but it would not adequately prepare for another sixty years. The razor had reached its final development in 1900. With J.A. Henckels with no less than 16 various blades, The march continues to this day, with modern cutters using newer and much better tool steels to make harder and stronger razors. The most inventive of the double wheel grinder and additional hollow blades, the central development of the open knife stopped. The razor's conclusion came from her and Gillette.  Read more