Imperial Touch™ Pacifica Damascus Steel Straight Razor begins with Damascus Steel blanks that have been fire tempered for hardness and superior edge holding ability. The razor blades then take shape in the hands of a Master Craftsman who shapes and grinds the blanks into semi-finished full hollow ground blades. The blade steel guarantees a very high hardness without the danger of chipping. This piece is a must-have for any collector and it's exactly what should you look for.The tradition of making the high class Damascus Steel razors goes back 100 years which assures a long lasting cutting edge. A sharp edge can cut the thin hair with the minimum effort. Every bit of the many generations of experience that went into this razor's making is immediately evident when you hold it in your hand. And rest assured, it will provide the finest shave possible for many generations to come. Imperial Touch Pacifica Damascus Steel Straight Razor was made with the focus on using nothing less than the best in materials, and it was of the utmost importance to maintain the highest production standards available. The blades then take shape Hollow Ground blades.