This stylish folding razor offers a solid steel 3\" blade with a mirror finish. Added jimps along both sides (top & bottom) of the tang for gripping aid. Straight spine, modern tail design and single shoulder style blade increase the rigidity of the ground part. The black & white rectangle checkered colors in smooth polished ABS plastic scale is contoured to fit perfectly into your palm. Item comes with a complimentary clear, hard cover holder. Ideal Straight Razor for home, barber shops, personal or professional use. *One of the most important components of successful straight razor use is learning how to properly maintain your razor. Here's a few simple tips: Use only for shaving beard hair. Gentle stropping of the blade whenever needed. Blade and handle have to be cleaned and dried carefully after use. For long term storage, the blade should be lightly oiled, and the open straight razor be kept in a dry environment.