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What are the "AK-47" of items? (cheap, durable, just works) (reddthat.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by POTOOOOOOOO@reddthat.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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This is not a conversation about guns. This is a conversation about items that have withstood abuse that are near unbreakable.

Some items I have heard referenced as AK47 of:

Gerber MP600: It's a multi tool

Old Thinkpad Laptops

Mag lights

Toyota Hilux

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[–] Senseless@feddit.org 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Guess I'm getting a safety razor for Christmas then. It really sounds easy enough. I usually combine showering and shaving so lather really shouldn't be a problem. Thanks!

[–] klep@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You won't regret it. Safety razors, and if you decide to, straight razors are far superior. I used a safety razor for a few years and then decided to get a Dovo straight razor and I love it.

[–] elucubra@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I use a Merkur shaver, and Feather blades. Feathers are possibly the sharpest, but they only stay super sharp like three shaves. It coasts me like 0,03€ a shave, and it's the best shaving experience. Also, wet shave. Cream or soap nad a brush until thick. A neat trick. Turn the blade upside down every shave. Your skin kind of acts like a strop.

Not all blades are for everyone. Some find Feathers too sharp. When starting get a multibrand pack, with Astra, shark, etc. Youll discover which work best for you.