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Why do Razor Blades Dull...

Started by cbwx34, August 07, 2020, 02:33:05 PM

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cbwx34

August 07, 2020, 02:33:05 PM
There's some interesting articles floating around on why razor blades dull... thought this was a good summary...

Why Do Razor Blades Get Dull So Quickly?

(If you find other/better ones, please share).

I can see the results of this, (how the metal is manufactured), making its way to knives and other tools.  8)
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jeffs55

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August 07, 2020, 06:02:32 PM
Clark Howard can make them last a long time. https://clark.com/family-lifestyle/how-to-make-razors-last-longer/
You can use less of more but you cannot make more of less.

BeSharp

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August 08, 2020, 03:35:53 AM
The RazorPit razor sharpener claims to extend life by a factor of six:

https://www.fendrihan.ca/products/razorpit-razor-blade-sharpener

justonething

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August 08, 2020, 04:30:20 AM Last Edit: August 08, 2020, 01:05:51 PM by justonething
Can we not just put it on a Tormek Japanese wheel to polish the blades, it seems it would do pretty much the same thing as a razor blade sharpener
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