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In the Shop => General Tormek Questions => Topic started by: cbwx34 on August 07, 2020, 02:33:05 PM

Title: Why do Razor Blades Dull...
Post by: cbwx34 on 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? (https://www.wired.com/story/why-do-razor-blades-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)
Title: Re: Why do Razor Blades Dull...
Post by: jeffs55 on 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/
Title: Re: Why do Razor Blades Dull...
Post by: BeSharp on 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
Title: Re: Why do Razor Blades Dull...
Post by: justonething on August 08, 2020, 04:30:20 AM
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