KUMIHO straight razor is also known as a shavette straight razor or folding blade razor, all the perfect names to describe its significant advantages over traditional straight razors with built-in blades. More hygienic and safer — Blade can be changed for every customer. It only takes one bloody cut to transfer blood-borne pathogens! Less maintenance; save time —doesn’t need stropping or sharpening.Once the blade is dull, just throw it away and replace it with a new one. More cost-effective — Traditional straight razors can be expensive in the long run.Once its blade is damaged, you have to replace the whole razor. You also need extra tools necessary for honing, stropping and re-sharpening. More portable — Shave razor is better for travel because it is lighter and safer.You can remove the blade, keep it in a box and put your shavette razor safely in your bag without worry.