open razor
Barber's traditional tool
An open razor is a shaving razor with a long blade that folds into its handle, also called a straight razor or cutthroat razor.
The blade pivots on a pin at one end, allowing it to be stored safely when not in use.
Before safety razors and disposable cartridges became common, open razors were the standard tool for shaving.
They require regular stropping and occasional honing to maintain their edge.
He learned to shave with his grandfather's open razor.
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Flat cutting edge
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Out in open
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