Forseti Steel Throat Cutter Folding Straight Razor

Nothing says old world charm quite like a straight razor. From old military movies to John Wayne to Sweeney Todd, the straight razor has enjoyed a long and storied history. Yes, it will make you that much cooler to shave with a straight razor, but there are some real world benefits to shaving with a Throat Cutter straight razor. First, the shave is much better than with a cartridge razor. This is somewhat hard to quantify, but the first time you use a straight razor you will understand what I am talking about. The shave is just done right. Second, you can kick those crappy cartridge razors and their awful razor burn to the curb. The side benefit of this is that you will save a boat-load of money (literally a boat-load). Our straight razors will last you a lifetime. Lastly, you will turn shaving, normally a dreaded task by most men, into a conscious and almost meditative practice. If that isn’t enough to get you to want a straight razor, the quality and craftsmanship of these Damascus steel throat cutter razors will send you overboard. Made of 264 layers of 1095/15n20 steel and hand ground to a razor's edge, the Throat Cutter is a piece of art. Every time you lather up your face you will be thrilled with the quality and heft of the Throat Cutter Damascus Steel Straight Razor. * Overall Length: 8.25” * Handle Length: 5.25” * Blade Length: 3” * Blade Material: Damascus Steel 1095/15n20 * Blade thickness: 4mm * Damascus pattern: Swirl * Number of layers: 256 * Grind: Half Hollow * Handle Material: Solid Wood Please note: Each razor is handmade from natural materials and there will be some variation in color, handle and overall look. The razor you receive will have the same attention to quality and detail as the one pictured, but may differ slightly in appearance. Straight razors are extremely sharp. Please handle them accordingly.

• THE MASTER SHAVE: Reclaim the ritual of grooming with a hand-forged Damascus blade featuring an incredible 256 layers of folded high-carbon steel.
• HANDLE: The handle is Black Micarta, offering a warm, natural balance that fits perfectly in the hand for a precise shave.
• ARTISAN CRAFT: This is a 100% handcrafted razor. The unique file work and steel pattern provide an heirloom-quality look that mass-produced razors can't match.
• TECHNICAL PRECISION: Heat-treated to HRC 56-60, the blade is designed to hold a fine edge through consistent stropping and care.
• CARE INSTRUCTIONS: To prevent rust, the blade must be dried completely and oiled after every shave. Includes a leather sheath and wood box.