This is a nice project my friends over at Baxter of California just put out. Baxter of California, has been around since 1965. They recently celebrated the 45th anniversary with a commemorative limited edition cut throat razor. The highly successful project warranted a new blade that will be available at Baxter retail accounts and online at Baxterofcalifornia.com.
The new blade is loosely inspired by firearms, and is titled “not a replica”. The blade features a matte black tang (handle) and blue steel blade. Proudly manufactured in the USA by Hart Steel.
Baxter called on MAKR Carry goods to make a leather sleeve for the blade. The sleeve is hand crafted from Horween Cordovan leather (Navy Blue).
Blade + Sleeve retails for $325.
The Hart Steel blade is predominately a hand made product, and all of the processes are completed in Northern Michigan by skilled artisans. Hart Steel is tested at a Rockwell hardness of 63, which gives one’s razor the sharpest and most long-lasting edge possible. Artisan Technicians, from start to finish, hand grind, mark, sharpen and assemble each razor. Each AT personally stamps each razor to indicate his craftsmanship.
Genuine Shell Cordovan is the art of tanning at its finest. More than just a color, it’s a very specific leather, from a particular part of a horsehide. The irregular oval shaped shells are tanned, stuffed, shaved, and then polished – a process taking six months. Each shell is slowly steeped in gentle vegetable liquors. The shells are genuine hot stuffed then slicked onto glass frames to dry. Each shell is hand curried and shaved by highly skilled artisans to expose the shell. Dyes are hand rubbed on for a deep aniline finish. Finally, the shells are hand glazed to achieve the rich, glossy look and feel prized by fine craftsmen.
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