Thiers Issard straight razors were created in 1884 by Pierre Thiers, an expert blacksmith of straight razor blades in France. Today Thiers Issard manufacture their razors using 52 separate production stages to ensure excellent quality and every razor comes with a lifetime guarantee. All Thiers Issard straight razors feature a 100% carbon steel blade and come in a wide variety of scales materials including natural woods, horn, micarta and even diamonds.