A straight razor is an old-fashioned razor with a blade that can fold up into its handle. They are also called open razors and cut-throat razors. Although straight razors were once the principal method of manual shaving, they have been largely overshadowed by the safety razor, which incorporates a disposable blade. Electric razors of various types... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_razor
noun a razor with a straight cutting edge enclosed in a case that forms a handle when the razor is opened for use Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974