{"product_id":"straight-razor-with-75-mm-damascus-steel-blade-blue-handled","title":"Straight Razor with 75 mm Damascus Steel Blade, Blue-Handled","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis straight razor provides a precise, traditional shave. The blade is crafted from 264 layers of 1095 and 15N20 Damascus steel, folded and forged to create a distinctive swirl pattern. The steel is hardened to HRC 58-60, ensuring it holds a keen edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a 75 mm cutting edge and a substantial 4 mm thickness, the blade offers excellent control. The razor has an overall open length of 241 mm (9.5 inches) and is balanced by a solid, dark blue handle. Please note, the blade will require honing on a strop before its first use (strop not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimarily used for:\u003cbr\u003e• Professional barbering and close shaving\u003cbr\u003e• Traditional wet shaving routines\u003cbr\u003e• Collection and display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c!-- toolsmith:damascus-specs-block:v2 --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#f7f1e3;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;width:40%\"\u003eBlade length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#ffffff;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e75 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#f7f1e3;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;width:40%\"\u003eSteel pattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#ffffff;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003ePattern-welded (mixed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#f7f1e3;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;width:40%\"\u003eBlade steel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#ffffff;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eDamascus pattern-welded steel (1095 + 15N20)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#f7f1e3;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;width:40%\"\u003eSheath\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#ffffff;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#f7f1e3;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;width:40%\"\u003eEach piece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #e0d8c6;background:#ffffff;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind — pattern variation, photo is the actual piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- toolsmith:safety-block:knives-axes:v1 --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge 18+ only.\u003c\/strong\u003e By placing this order you confirm you are 18 or over. The courier will request photo ID at delivery and return the parcel if no eligible adult is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrying in public.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (with equivalents in Scotland and Northern Ireland), it is an offence to have any bladed or sharply pointed article in a public place without good reason or lawful authority. Carry your purchase only when transporting it directly to and from a workplace, workshop, fieldcraft course, hunting estate, or other lawful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a sharp working tool, not a weapon. Cut away from the body, keep fingers behind the edge, sheathe before storing, and keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe dry after every use and apply a thin film of mineral or camellia oil to prevent rust — high-carbon and Damascus steels will spot or patina if left damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e UK addresses only. Signature and photo ID required at delivery. We cannot ship to PO Boxes, parcel lockers, or addresses outside the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Toolsmith Ltd accepts no responsibility for injury, damage, or legal consequences arising from the misuse, unlawful possession, or unlawful use of any tool sold on this site. The buyer is solely responsible for lawful and safe use. Full terms in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knives-and-axes-guide\"\u003eknives \u0026amp; axes guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade forged from 1095\/15n20 Damascus steel with 264 layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened to HRC 58-60 for durable edge retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a 75 mm blade length and a 4 mm blade thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 241 mm (9.5 inches) in overall length when open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted with a durable, dark blue handle for a secure grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TS:RELATED-GUIDES v1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ts-related-guides\" style=\"margin-top:2em;padding:1em;border-top:1px solid #e0d4c0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5em 0;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eRelated buying guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:1.2em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/wet-shaving-with-damascus-straight-razor-beginners-uk-guide\"\u003eYour First Shave: A UK Guide to Damascus Straight Razors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/damascus-steel-patina-rust-daily-care-uk-guide\"\u003eDamascus Steel Care: A Guide to Patina, Rust \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/damascus-shaving-razors\"\u003eBrowse all Damascus Shaving Razors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Toolsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53467668087127,"sku":"KY-Z9OB-B9ZY","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/1623\/3559\/files\/toolsmith-straight-razor-with-75-mm-damascus-steel-blade-blue-handled-nb2_40d6ecc6-8685-41f9-858d-4bd855caefd2.jpg?v=1777925217","url":"https:\/\/www.toolsmithltd.co.uk\/products\/straight-razor-with-75-mm-damascus-steel-blade-blue-handled","provider":"Toolsmith Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}