I would like to buy an assisted knife for work (I believe they are legal). Any suggestions for sites? Also I need to carry it in my pocket. Could one be safer...
Gerry, As an alternative to an assisted open knife, take a look at Ernest Emerson's knives that have the wave feature on them. All fit in your pocket, many...
Howdy, After reading many posts about some of the problems new folks have with their first shaves, I thought it would be advantageous to present a few...
Great advice Lynn. I've been straight razor shaving since last March and I still experiment for that perfect shave every day. One piece of advice I would like...
Hi Everyone I just bought a barber hone that has the word Sharpol embedded on the one side. Does anyone now how i can find out what grit the stone is,...
Great advice! I too have been at it daily since March. The guys on this site have really helped. I'm pretty well done with nicks and cuts but still in pursuit...
... Since no one else has jumped in here, I will, honing is the reverse of stropping, cutting edge leading. The carbo hone is most likely a razor hone but...
Is it possible to make almost any blade clean and shiney or do you have to live with some corrosion? I notice on sites selling restored blades they all look...
Depends on the corrosion and the blade. If the blade's got enough metal and the corrosion is manageable with a regrind, then regrinding the blade on a wet...
There are many different ways to try to clean up blades. Take a look over at straightrazorplace.com in the restoration forum. You can use Maas with a dremel, a...
Thanks Glen, Yeah, I noticed that all Bills blades look perfect. pricey because they are collector's and so well restored. ... metal and ... blade on a ... ...
Hi Guys, If you haven't seen the new SRP Wiki, you should check it out. Very cool. http://www.straightrazorplace.com/srpwiki/index.php/Main_Page Have fun, Lynn...
Looks good. Hopefully it works out well. I really think this is the best way for the group to archive its communal knowledge. It's a lot easier for people...
In the past there was a single post with links to most common knowledge needed for getting started in razors, so that at least newbies didn't have to search...
A while back, there were several postings on preshave oils. One member recomended using grapeseed oil. I found some at a health food store and tried it. I...
I am using Truefitt shave oil and would highly recommend it. It has a very fresh lemon scent and makes any razor glide smoothly over the face. Only a very...
I've got a 4 oz bottle of grapeseed oil that's lasted me over a year and I still have about 1/4 of the bottle. I can get a 16 oz bottle for less than 8...
The pre-shave oil has it's fans and I do think it can bring some benefit to some people. For myself though I've tried it and did not like it. I've always felt...
adding a drop or two to the soap when whipping the lather really can make a difference between the soap lather being a pain and being wonderful. I like the...
My biggest problem area is my cheekbone near my chin. The hair grows up and is difficult to shave clean. Grapeseed allows me to be a little more aggressive...
one word of concern I may have in buying in bulk. The Grapeseed oil has no preservatiives in it and may become stale if not used in an appropriate amount of...
In a message dated 10/17/2008 11:22:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time, stevefaison@... writes: one word of concern I may have in buying in bulk. The Grapeseed...
I haven't seen one posed on the database. I'm looking to get a finishing/polishing stone, but hesitate because of the cost of the others. Apologies if I've...
The higher the grit the more expensive the stone. They last much longer than coarser stones. I like shaptons, someone else might like a different brand. The...
Ebay has a Kitayama 12000 for $75.00 and $2.00 shipping. The company has10 and no one has bought one for a long time. That is the best price I have seen ever....
Hello chaps! Can someone please remind me of the sequence using a norton 4000/8000 hone please? It's been so long, I've forgotten! -Andrew UK [Non-text...
Old advice that has served me well.....Jim I use pyramid honing, 10/10 5/5 1/3 1/3, always from the beginning, and I have found the critical thing to be in...
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