HTR9a Damascus Straight Razor / Shave / Handmade / Custom / Forged / Paduk Handle / Hand Filed Spine / Utility. Hometown Knives Straight Razor Have you ever experienced a shave from a straight razor? Shaving with a straight razor results in an extremely close shave that results in a face that stays smoother longer. Straight razors have become more and more popular among today’s modern man, and traditionalists across the world are rejoicing in the resurgence and interest in straight razors. A straight razor will not only allow today’s modern man to adopt the shaving habits of their forefathers, but will also teach him the lost art of honing and stropping a straight razor to obtain the perfect edge. Our Damascus is hand forged with combinations of 1095 High Carbon and 4340 High Tensile Steel forming over 144 to 288 layers.