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shuredgefan · 07-23-2008, 10:18 PM

The origins of the terms "Cut-Throat" and "Open" razors are obvious, but why "Straight" razor?

Were there a lot of curved or bend razors floating around and they to differentiate the straight ones?

Barber's or Shaving razor would seem a better appellation

07-23-2008, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
shuredgefan Status: Thread Killer Join Date: May 2008 Location: K.C. MO Posts: 220 Thanks: 15 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Etymology of the term "Straight Razor" The origins of the terms "Cut-Throat" and "Open" razors are obvious, but why "Straight" razor? Were there a lot of curved or bend razors floating around and they to differentiate the straight ones? Barber's or Shaving razor would seem a better appellation