Ridge Runner Black Handle Classic Straight Shaving Razor

I had high hopes that this straight razor would put my disposable blade razor to shame. I knew it was inexpensive and assumed it would require frequent sharpening, but still, I thought about the shave you get at a barbershop. All those thoughts vanished after my first attempted use. The blade is dull and the razor is unable to remove even some of the hair. If you're going to buy a straight razor, I'd suggest you get something better than this one.

This is a very neat pocket knife, shaped like a straight razor one would use to shave. It is, as such, a very poor pocket knife, and useless as a shaving razor.

This is a folding knife, not a razor. If you are looking for a folding knife that can be a conversation piece, this is it. A straight edge razor that you can actually shave with costs more than $5.49; a lot more.
This knife does not have a liner lock (contrary to what the description says). It has a backspring that holds the blade open, but it does not lock the blade. The backspring does a good job though. This is the reason why this knife is a bit harder to open and close than a liner lock one.
Overall, it is a good knife for the price.

Price brought me to this straight edge. In these uncertain times I am trying to ween myself off of the supermarkets that depend on cheep oil. Sure disposable blades are easy to get and use now, but what about in a market crash when store shelves are empty? Well in that event, I have a nice wittling tool to wish I was shaving. Yeah, when you buy this straight edge it simply doesn't shave. I have not given up hope. I am going for the strap and sharpening stone to see if I can give this an edge. As of right now it does pencils fairly good.

this is an instrument used to shave with.one would think it will be sharp.not only is it not sharp it cant be sharppend!!! junk...