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Straight razor manufacture

A high-quality razor blade finds its way into the world at the blacksmith, gets its strength at a hardening shop, its sharpness at a grinding plant and is finally skillfully damasked.
 

The razor blade at the blacksmith

In a first step, the razor blade blank is cut from a steel bar measuring 20 to 50mm in length and 5 to 6mm in width, and forged with a fallhammer in the upcoming process. The blacksmith cuts off the residual burr and rolls out the ready-to-go blank.
 

Hardening

Depending on the steel quality, the blank is heated up to 1300°C and quenched in a speciality oil. The temperatures being applied vary between hardeners, and are considered a trade secret, given their importance for the final result. Temperatures between 200°C and 400°C lend the blade its elasticity and strength. An additional ice hardening at -40°C defines the further sealing of the material.
 

historische Rasiermesser

 

The grinding of the blade

At the grinding plant, the razor blank evolves into a razor blade. It endures a thorough hollow grind, grind of the tang and back, a fine grind of fuller and back, as well as a polishing finish of blade and fuller. With the help of nickled silver pins, the finished blade is subsequently embedded into the razor handle. Decorative etching and gilding works give a blade its final touch and value.

Every blade is tested by experienced professionals, honed and leathered. Polishing works at handle and blade, as well as the careful greasing and cleaning of the blade, finish the production process.