Question 1

How to place an order to Europe and other global destinations

Accepted Answer

Your sole option for purchasing and receiving your order in Europe is to utilize an international parcel/shipping forwarding service. Forward2Me and MyUS are widely employed by many of my international customers. They’re very competitive and affordable. Alternatively, you can have the items sent to a friend or family member with a U.S.-based address.

Due to the suspension of the longstanding de minimis exemption for goods valued at less than $800, we regret to inform you that we are no longer able to accept international honing services.

Since you get free shipping in the USA for my custom straight razors, you can use the otherwise charged shipping fee to Europe towards the international forwarding service. Even if you incur the flat rate shipping fee for any of the ‘new or used for sale’ items, there remains sufficient funds allocated towards the forwarding service.

In addition, the international shipping forwarding service can also be utilized for global destinations, which are not available through my website.

L'unica opzione per acquistare e ricevere il tuo ordine in Europa è utilizzare un servizio di spedizione/pacchi internazionale. Forward2Me e MyUS sono ampiamente utilizzati da molti dei miei clienti internazionali. Sono molto competitivi e convenienti. In alternativa, puoi far recapitare gli articoli a un amico o un familiare con un indirizzo negli Stati Uniti.

A causa della sospensione dell'esenzione de minimis per i beni di valore inferiore a $ 800, ci dispiace informarvi che non siamo più in grado di accettare servizi di affilatura internazionali.

Poiché la spedizione negli Stati Uniti per i miei rasoi a mano libera personalizzati è gratuita, puoi utilizzare le spese di spedizione per l'Europa altrimenti addebitate per il servizio di spedizione internazionale. Anche se dovessi sostenere la tariffa fissa per la spedizione di uno qualsiasi degli articoli "nuovi o usati in vendita", rimarranno fondi sufficienti per il servizio di spedizione.

Inoltre, il servizio di spedizione internazionale può essere utilizzato anche per destinazioni globali, non disponibili tramite il mio sito web.

Su única opción para comprar y recibir su pedido en Europa es utilizar un servicio de reenvío internacional de paquetes. Forward2Me y MyUS  son servicios muy utilizados por muchos de mis clientes internacionales. Son muy competitivos y asequibles. También puede solicitar que los artículos se envíen a un amigo o familiar con una dirección en Estados Unidos.

Debido a la suspensión de la exención de minimis de larga data para bienes valuados en menos de $800, lamentamos informarle que ya no podemos aceptar servicios de afilado internacionales.

Como el envío de mis navajas de afeitar personalizadas en EE. UU. es gratuito, puede utilizar el coste de envío a Europa para el servicio de reenvío internacional. Incluso si incurre en la tarifa plana de envío para cualquier artículo "nuevo o usado en venta", aún quedan fondos suficientes para el servicio de reenvío.

Además, el servicio de reenvío internacional también se puede utilizar para destinos internacionales, que no están disponibles a través de mi sitio web.

Ihre einzige Möglichkeit, Ihre Bestellung in Europa zu kaufen und zu erhalten, ist die Nutzung eines internationalen Paket-/Versanddienstes. Forward2Me und MyUS werden von vielen meiner internationalen Kunden genutzt. Sie sind sehr wettbewerbsfähig und erschwinglich. Alternativ können Sie die Artikel auch an Freunde oder Verwandte mit einer US-amerikanischen Adresse senden lassen.

Aufgrund der Aussetzung der langjährigen De-minimis-Befreiung für Waren im Wert von weniger als 800 US-Dollar müssen wir Ihnen leider mitteilen, dass wir keine internationalen Schärfdienste mehr annehmen können.

Da der Versand meiner Rasiermesser in den USA kostenlos ist, können Sie die sonst anfallenden Versandkosten nach Europa für den internationalen Versandservice verwenden. Selbst wenn für neue oder gebrauchte Artikel eine Versandkostenpauschale anfällt, bleibt ausreichend Geld für den Versandservice übrig.

Darüber hinaus können Sie den internationalen Versandservice auch für internationale Ziele nutzen, die nicht über meine Website erreichbar sind.

Votre seule option pour acheter et recevoir votre commande en Europe est d'utiliser un service de réexpédition de colis/expédition international. Forward2Me et MyUS sont largement utilisés par nombre de mes clients internationaux. Ils sont très compétitifs et abordables. Vous pouvez toutefois continuer à acheter mes produits et utiliser un service de réexpédition de colis international. Vous pouvez également faire livrer les articles à un ami ou un membre de votre famille résidant aux États-Unis.

En raison de la suspension de l'exemption de minimis de longue date pour les marchandises d'une valeur inférieure à 800 $, nous regrettons de vous informer que nous ne sommes plus en mesure d'accepter les services d'affûtage internationaux.

La livraison étant gratuite aux États-Unis pour mes rasoirs coupe-choux personnalisés, vous pouvez déduire les frais de livraison vers l'Europe de la livraison internationale.

In addition, the international shipping forwarding service can also be utilized for global destinations, which are not available through my website.

Question 2

GPSR Europe

Accepted Answer

The new GPSR regulation has become effective in Europe on December 13, 2024.

This new law is intended for individuals or companies engaged in business transactions with or within the European Union.

The GPSR requires that all consumer products on the EU markets are safe and it establishes specific obligations for businesses to ensure it.

Sellers are compelled to engage in hiring or establishing a European-based economic operator. Basically a local EU authorized company that will represent them. For each country you sell into you'll need to register the EU responsible person with that marketplace, maintain comprehensive technical documentation, compile a declaration of conformity, ensure proper identification for each item and disclose the manufacturer’s name and address on every listing, thereby compromising privacy concerns. These are merely some of the primary requirements.

Given the cost prohibitive, excessive and unreasonable requirements, particularly for small-scale sellers, I have made the decision to discontinue shipping my products to the European Union. Nevertheless, you can still purchase my products and utilize an international  parcel or shipping forwarding service. Alternatively, you can have the items sent to a friend or family member with a U.S.-based address.

The future trajectory of this situation remains uncertain. Should regulations be modified or simplified to accommodate small businesses, I may reconsider reinstating shipping to Europe

Your sole option for purchasing and receiving your order in Europe is to utilize an international parcel/shipping forwarding service. Forward2Me and MyUS are widely employed by many of my international customers. They’re very competitive and affordable.

Since you get free shipping in the USA for my custom straight razors, you can use the otherwise charged shipping fee to Europe towards the international forwarding service.

Il nuovo regolamento GPSR è entrato in vigore in Europa il 13 dicembre 2024.

Questa nuova normativa è destinata a persone fisiche o giuridiche impegnate in transazioni commerciali con o all'interno dell'Unione Europea.

Il GPSR richiede che tutti i prodotti di consumo sui mercati dell'UE siano sicuri e stabilisce obblighi specifici per le imprese al fine di garantirlo.

I venditori sono tenuti ad assumere o costituire un operatore economico con sede in Europa, in pratica una società locale autorizzata dall'UE che li rappresenti. Per ogni paese in cui si vende, è necessario registrare la persona responsabile dell'UE presso il marketplace in questione, conservare una documentazione tecnica completa, compilare una dichiarazione di conformità, garantire la corretta identificazione di ciascun articolo e indicare il nome e l'indirizzo del produttore su ogni inserzione, violando così le norme sulla privacy. Questi sono solo alcuni dei requisiti principali.

Dati i costi proibitivi, eccessivi e irragionevoli, in particolare per i piccoli venditori, ho deciso di interrompere la spedizione dei miei prodotti nell'Unione Europea. Tuttavia, puoi comunque acquistare i miei prodotti e utilizzare un servizio di spedizione internazionale. In alternativa, puoi far recapitare gli articoli a un amico o un familiare con un indirizzo negli Stati Uniti.

L'evoluzione futura di questa situazione rimane incerta. Qualora le normative venissero modificate o semplificate per favorire le piccole imprese, potrei riconsiderare la possibilità di ripristinare le spedizioni in Europa.

L'unica opzione per acquistare e ricevere il tuo ordine in Europa è utilizzare un servizio di spedizione/pacchi internazionale. Forward2Me e MyUS sono ampiamente utilizzati da molti dei miei clienti internazionali. Sono molto competitivi e convenienti.

Dato che la spedizione negli Stati Uniti per i miei rasoi a mano libera personalizzati è gratuita, puoi utilizzare le spese di spedizione per l'Europa altrimenti addebitate per il servizio di spedizione internazionale.

El nuevo reglamento GPSR entró en vigor en Europa el 13 de diciembre de 2024.

Esta nueva legislación está dirigida a personas o empresas que realizan transacciones comerciales con o dentro de la Unión Europea.

El GPSR exige que todos los productos de consumo en los mercados de la UE sean seguros y establece obligaciones específicas para que las empresas lo garanticen.

Los vendedores están obligados a contratar o establecer un operador económico con sede en Europa, básicamente una empresa local autorizada por la UE que los represente. En cada país al que vendan, deberán registrar a la persona responsable de la UE en ese mercado, mantener documentación técnica completa, elaborar una declaración de conformidad, garantizar la correcta identificación de cada artículo y divulgar el nombre y la dirección del fabricante en cada anuncio, lo que compromete la privacidad. Estos son solo algunos de los requisitos principales.

Dados los requisitos prohibitivos, excesivos e irrazonables, especialmente para los pequeños vendedores, he decidido dejar de enviar mis productos en la Unión Europea. Sin embargo, aún puede adquirir mis productos y utilizar un servicio de reenvío de paquetes o envíos internacionales. También puede solicitar que los artículos se envíen a un amigo o familiar con una dirección en Estados Unidos.

El futuro de esta situación sigue siendo incierto. Si se modifican o simplifican las regulaciones para adaptarlas a las pequeñas empresas, podría reconsiderar el restablecimiento de los envíos a Europa.

Su única opción para comprar y recibir su pedido en Europa es utilizar un servicio de reenvío internacional de paquetes. Forward2Me y MyUS son servicios ampliamente utilizados por muchos de mis clientes internacionales. Son muy competitivos y asequibles.

Como el envío de mis navajas de afeitar personalizadas en EE. UU. es gratuito, puede utilizar el coste del envío a Europa para el servicio de reenvío internacional.

Die neue GPSR-Verordnung ist am 13. Dezember 2024 in Europa in Kraft getreten.

Diese neue Gesetzgebung richtet sich an Einzelpersonen und Unternehmen, die Geschäftsbeziehungen mit oder innerhalb der Europäischen Union unterhalten.

Die GPSR schreibt die Sicherheit aller Verbraucherprodukte auf den EU-Märkten vor und legt konkrete Verpflichtungen für Unternehmen fest, um dies zu gewährleisten.

Verkäufer sind verpflichtet, einen in Europa ansässigen Wirtschaftsbeteiligten, im Wesentlichen ein lokales, in der EU zugelassenes Unternehmen, zu beauftragen oder zu gründen, der sie vertritt. Für jedes Land, in das Sie verkaufen, müssen Sie die verantwortliche Person in der EU auf dem jeweiligen Marktplatz registrieren, umfassende technische Unterlagen führen, eine Konformitätserklärung erstellen, die ordnungsgemäße Identifizierung jedes Artikels sicherstellen und den Namen und die Anschrift des Herstellers in jedem Angebot angeben. Dies gefährdet den Datenschutz. Dies sind nur einige der wichtigsten Anforderungen.

Aufgrund der unerschwinglichen, überzogenen und unzumutbaren Anforderungen, insbesondere für Kleinhändler, habe ich beschlossen, den Versand meiner Produkte in die Europäische Union einzustellen. Sie können meine Produkte aber weiterhin erwerben und einen internationalen Paketdienst oder einen Versandweiterleitungsdienst nutzen. Alternativ können Sie die Artikel auch an Freunde oder Verwandte mit einer US-amerikanischen Adresse senden lassen.

Die weitere Entwicklung dieser Situation ist ungewiss. Sollten die Vorschriften zugunsten kleiner Unternehmen geändert oder vereinfacht werden, überlege ich, den Versand nach Europa wieder aufzunehmen.

Für den Kauf und Empfang Ihrer Bestellung in Europa ist die Nutzung eines internationalen Paket-/Versanddienstes Ihre einzige Möglichkeit. Forward2Me und MyUS werden von vielen meiner internationalen Kunden genutzt. Sie sind sehr wettbewerbsfähig und erschwinglich.

Da der Versand meiner Rasiermesser in den USA kostenlos ist, können Sie die sonst anfallenden Versandkosten nach Europa für den internationalen Versanddienst verwenden.

Le nouveau règlement GPSR est entré en vigueur en Europe le 13 décembre 2024.

Cette nouvelle législation s'adresse aux particuliers et aux entreprises effectuant des transactions commerciales avec ou au sein de l'Union européenne.

Le GPSR exige que tous les produits de consommation sur les marchés de l'UE soient sûrs et établit des obligations spécifiques pour les entreprises afin de garantir cette sécurité.

Les vendeurs sont tenus de faire appel à un opérateur économique basé en Europe, c'est-à-dire une entreprise locale agréée par l'UE, qui les représentera. Pour chaque pays où vous vendez, vous devrez enregistrer la personne responsable de l'UE sur cette place de marché, conserver une documentation technique complète, établir une déclaration de conformité, garantir l'identification correcte de chaque article et divulguer le nom et l'adresse du fabricant sur chaque annonce, ce qui compromet la confidentialité. Ce ne sont là que quelques-unes des principales exigences.

Compte tenu des coûts prohibitifs, excessifs et déraisonnables des exigences, en particulier pour les petits vendeurs, j'ai pris la décision de cesser d'expédier mes produits vers l'Union européenne. Vous pouvez toutefois continuer à acheter mes produits et utiliser un service de réexpédition de colis international. Vous pouvez également faire livrer les articles à un ami ou un membre de votre famille résidant aux États-Unis.

L'évolution future de cette situation reste incertaine. Si la réglementation devait être modifiée ou simplifiée pour s'adapter aux petites entreprises, je pourrais reconsidérer la possibilité de rétablir la livraison vers l'Europe.

Votre seule option pour acheter et recevoir votre commande en Europe est d'utiliser un service de réexpédition de colis/expédition international. Forward2Me et MyUS sont largement utilisés par nombre de mes clients internationaux. Ils sont très compétitifs et abordables.

La livraison étant gratuite aux États-Unis pour mes rasoirs coupe-choux personnalisés, vous pouvez déduire les frais de livraison vers l'Europe de la livraison internationale.

Question 3

Honing Service

Accepted Answer

HONING & RESTORATION SERVICES ARE PERMANENTLY DISCONTINUED.I have discontinued providing honing and restoration services as I require to dedicate my full attention to the production of custom-made straight razors, which remains my primary focus at the moment and is consuming all my time. Furthermore, shipping rates have been steadily increasing, making them increasingly unaffordable for the end user.I do provide honing services for my custom-made straight razors only, upon request. Please contact me if you require such services.Max SprecherPS: I am unable to recommend any alternative honemeister or restorer.Due to the suspension of the longstanding de minimis exemption for goods valued at less than $800, we regret to inform you that we are no longer able to accept international honing services.If after evaluation of your received straight razor(s) we conclude that the straight razor is not serviceable, no fee will be charged except the shipping charges for returning the straight razor back to you. We will notify you if this is the case. While your razor is in transit to us we are not responsible for any shipping damage. We therefor strongly recommended that you package your razors very carefully and insure your package.I make sure razors are sent out on time and get back to you quickly. typically, they are returned  within the first week of receipt, contingent upon the quantity of razors sent. BlacklistRazors we DO NOT accept or hone are all cheap or dubious razors with too many issues ranging from poor to non existent heat treat, grind, steel choice....mostly made in Pakistan, India, China and even in the USA.Zeepk, Kriegar, Gold Dollar, Gold razor, Grim Blades, Rex Sovereign, Double Arrow, Equinox, Master, Magnum, Sweeney Todd, Timber Wolf, Rattler, Craig Barr, Solomon, Beard Struggle Krakis, Naked Armor, Grim Reaper, GB Buckingham & Sons, Brent Berkeley... If unsure contact us and let us know what you have as the market is daily getting flooded with new, cheap and poor quality steel that does not take an edge but does well as a letter opener. We call them RSO (razor shaped object). It's hard to keep up with current market offerings. If you are unsure how to evaluate the condition of your razor please contact us. If we haven't been notified beforehand about a non-standard condition of a razor we will not accept it. If we do receive a razor that's on the blacklist or it's not hone-able we'll ship it back, you'll get a refund minus the return shipping charges. Inform us if a razor has excessive hone wear, chips or cracks bigger than 1 mm, rust or pitting on the razor's edge.In case you missed where to send your razor(s) the instructions and address are listed on the same page where you placed your order, right below the add to cart / buy now button.

Question 4

Why use a straight razor?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why modern straight users favor the use of a straight razor.
Many are attracted to the nostalgia of shaving with the old and traditional art of shaving with a straight razor. It's very masculin to use and most people are into the 'going green' aspect of it and are mostly interested in reducing the waste of disposable blades. Still many other users agree that because of the larger blade and much greater control including blade angle, one can achieve a superior shave. Because the cutting edge of a straight razor is much longer that any other shaving tool on the market the razor covers a much greater area per shaving stroke!

A straight razor needs less cleaning and rinsing during a shave, doesn't get clogged and can be used for any type of beard or hair grow. They also tend to remedy 'razor bumps' aka 'pseudofolliculitis barbae' which affects many multi-edge razors.

There's also the satisfaction of maintaining your own blade, aesthetic, practical and collecting razors involved. It's known that a well kept razor can be passed on from generation to generation. The active market for antique, vintage and restored razors is growing everyday and many collectors use their razors for shaving too.

Question 5

Why is carbon steel so popular?

Accepted Answer

Knife steels are not inherently suitable for producing high-quality straight razors. A straight razor requires a remarkably fine grain structure.

The majority of stainless and super steel blades do not possess the optimal grain structure required for a straight razor. Additionally, they are more susceptible to chipping. This explains why stainless steel blades experienced a spectacular failure when initially introduced in the 1960s and aren't as popular as carbon steel.

Stainless steel will not require as much honing, but it will present a greater challenge in sharpening.

Despite advancements in technology, there is still a significant demand for high-quality razors made from carbon steel, which can last for several centuries. The evidence in the pudding lies in the existence of carbon steel straight razors that are still in use today, some dating back to 100 to 200 years.

Question 6

Straight Razor Maintenance

Accepted Answer

Most of the best available razors are made of carbon steel and if not cared for properly will rust.

One can use a gun oil, camelia oil or any other rust preventive product by applying a thin layer after each use. I personally like and use ballistol. I also have a bottle of camellia oil at my disposal. For long term storage I definitely recommend ballistol as camelia oil can dry out and turn into a gunk substance. For daily or frequent use both work equally well.

Always make sure the razor is totally dry before applying anything.

I personally like to leave my razor in the open position after cleaning and drying. That way I'm sure there is no humidity left between the scales.

Rennaisance Wax is another excellent product that can also be used to protect your razor especially for long term storage as it's invisible and not oily.

For water spots or black staining any metal polish will do. My favorite is simichrome.  Black Magic and Maas metal polish also work great.

Be advised to clean up black staining or spots in the early stages. Once it turns into heavy rust no amount of metal polish will help as you can be left with pitting after removing the rust or heavy staining once oxidation starts to eat away into your steel.

Question 7

What does shave ready mean?

Accepted Answer

Simply that the razor’s edge is ready - without stropping - to give you a shave right away. You will, of course, need to strop the razor before your next shave just as any other. A good strop is essential for maintaining the shaving edge of a straight razor.

One of the most important aspects of enjoying straight razor shaving is to have a blade that has been sharpened to it’s full potential. This will provide you with a completely clean, comfortable and very close shave that we straight razor users enjoy so much. Most new razors do not come ready to shave when initially purchased unless advertised and sold as shave-ready. In addition a razor will normally become dull and need to be re-sharpened several times a year depending on daily use and on beard type.

Question 8

Why do I need to strop?

Accepted Answer

Stropping a razor is a fine art developed by repeated practice. The aim in stropping is to smooth and shape the razor’s edge into a keen cutting implement. After being honed, the razor seldom needs any stropping on the canvas. Instead, the honed razor is stropped directly over the surface of the leather strop. The time to use the canvas strop is when the razor develops a worn edge from continued use. The effect of the canvas strop is similar to mild honing.

Question 9

What is Paua/Abalone ALVS?

Accepted Answer

This is 100% real Abalone or Pāua shell with a backing (black, blue or green) and topcoat durable acrylic layer. The main difference between Pāua and Abalone is the size of the pattern on the shell. Abalone has a tighter grouping of the patterns while Paua a bit larger.
In the wild there is no such thing as genuine blue, green, red or purple Pāua. They achive this by using a colored backing for the genuine Paua shell. 
Pāua, in general, has more purple, blue and green hues while Abalone features more of the gold, pink and greens. Shell is a natural occuring material and no two of the same are alike.

Question 10

What is M3 Mokume gane?

Accepted Answer

Mokume Gane (wood grained metal) originated in Japan in the 17th century as a mixed metal laminate with distinctive layered wood grain type patterns creating spectacular decorations for Samurai Swords. "M3 Mokume Gane" is a modern interpretation of this ancient Japanese metal art. Today's engineers and scientists use these "Mokume" patterns and M3 technology to create the new "super composites" that are making the privatization of space a beautiful reality.M3 Mokume Gane Blanks, Everything is handcrafted to exacting standards in the main facility in New Jersey.

Macro-Molecular Materials (M3) are part of the new breed of composite designer materials that make everything from the Stealth Bomber to the International Space Station possible. Additionally recognized for its astounding aesthetic properties, gem quality finish and heirloom characteristics; M3 Mokume composites allow the artisan to transcend the barrier between art and craft and transform handcrafted objects into the finest heirloom quality luxury goods. These materials are made with high purity metals and other exotic elements that have been de-constructed to the macro-molecular level and then reconstructed with highly refined chemical binders. Heat, pressure and an exothermic chemical reaction cause the molecules to cross link forming a new material with a unique macro-molecular structure. Because the M3 process distributes the molecules homogeneously the new material gains the benefit of all the unique characteristics of the individual components..

All M3 Mokume Gane patterns are random, created by hand and by the reaction of the elements to each other. While we have some control over the overall patterns (ie:wood grain or burl) the end result is like a snowflake or fingerprint; no two are alike. It is the random nature of the patterns that make our M3 Mokume Gane so desirable.

Mokume Gane come in solid or patterned colors. Patterned used to be Face, Side or Burl. They are no longer available and have been replaced with Random Linear and Random Burl.

Solid Colors: aluminum, black titanium, blue bronze, brass, carbonite, cobaltium, galactic bronze, galactic copper, gold bronze, gunsmoke bronze, nickel silver, red copper, silver bronze, stainless steel, white aluminum.

Patterned colors: classic mokume, black/gold, damascus steel, bits & pieces, white mokume, black & white, cobaltium, gunsmoke/gold, lapis, blue bronze/red copper, black/red and blue bronze/white silver.

Classic Mokume: Purest Copper / White Aluminum
Damascus Steel: Bright 316 Stainless Steel / Fine Carbonite
White Mokume: White aluminum / Gunsmoke Bronze
Cobaltium: Blue metal alloy / Black carbonite
Black & White: Black carbonite : White aluminum
Black/Gold: Black Carbonite / Gold Bronze
Black & Red: Black carbonite / Red Copper
Blue & White: Blue Bronze / White aluminum
Blue & Red: Blue bronze / Red copper
Gunsmoke & Gold: Gold Bronze / Gunsmoke bronze
Lapis Mokume: Blue Bronze / Gold Bronze
 
Ease of cleaning and durability are no more or less than any other scale material. It wipes easily clean and dry with a towel. It holds it's lustrous shine for a very long time. Any silver or metal polish will clean or shine it back up in no time if or when needed.
Due to the metal alloys used to make Mokume Gane it will add an extra weight to the balance of the razor. It's a heavier scale material by about 20 - 25% compared to your standard scales. I do add a thin liner to every set of Mokume Gane and will use Torx screws at the pivot to help the tightening process if the scales become loose. Like any other razor or scale material, always be careful handling a razor and never drop the razor on a tile floor or sink as damage can and probably will occur one way or another.

Question 11

What is G10 and Micarta?

Accepted Answer

G10 laminate is a fiberglass impregnated material with an epoxy resin binder which is formed under under a very high pressure into a sheet. G10 is a very durable and strong material. It is extensively used in the electronics industry.
Micarta is a linen, canvas or paper impregnated material with an epoxy binder. It is also known as phenolic laminate. It was originally used in electrical and decorative applications.
Micarta is very durable too and offers a slick smooth (paper), lightly textured (linen) and heavy textured (canvas) option. Because this is a phenolic based material the lighter colors will darken over time and the darker colors will fade over time.

Question 12

What is Carbon Fiber?

Accepted Answer

Carbon Fiber, being on the expensive side has the advantage of an incredible weight-to-strenght ratio hereby making CF currently the best material that can be produced in appreciable quantities. CF is a material which consists of fibers (5–10 μm in diameter) and mostly composed of carbon atoms. Those atoms are bonded together in crystals. Those crystals and the way they are aligned give CF the incredible weight-to-strenght properties (stiffness, tensile strenght, low weight, chemical resistance, temperature tolerance, low thermal expansion).

To form a composite Carbon Fiber (usually a woven fabric) is mostly combined with other materials (plastic resin). These are the sheets that are being mostly used. CF is very popular in the aerospace, civil engineering, military and motorsports.

Question 13

What is Recon Stone aka TruStone

Accepted Answer

This beautiful material is the most realistic workable stone on the market today. It is available in full size blocks, cut slabs, shaped handles and Inlays. Recon Stone is produced from approximately 85% natural stone ore. The ore is pigmented, compressed into blocks and impregnated with approximately 15% acrylic gem resin so it's easily workable for inlays and other fragile or intricate projects.

Question 14

Elephant or mammoth Ivory ban

Accepted Answer

Nevada SB 194 reads “a person shall not purchase, sell, offer for sale or possess with intent to sell any item that is, wholly or partially, made of an animal part or byproduct derived from a shark fin, a lion of the species Panthera leo or any species of elephant, rhinoceros, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, pangolin, sea turtle, ray, mammoth, narwhal, walrus or hippopotamus,” except as otherwise provided by state law.
 
States that ban the sale of mammoth ivory in addition to Nevada include California, Hawaii, New Jersey and New York. States with proposed legislation in process that would include banning mammoth ivory are Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Michigan, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. There are probably more as well that will follow.