100% correct, that was another function for it in the directions.

And a big "THANK YOU" to you for posting the directions Dave. This time I read through them before deciding on which one to pick up. I had my eye on one that was newer, but didn't have the stropping attachment.

you are quite welcome

Is that the thing that looks like a bar guard with a wide back? I think I have one of those. I REALLY need to get back to trying out my razors.

Funny, I could have swore Dave had that page of the instructions listed on TSD, but I couldn't find it. It is posted across the street here.

Thanks! Yep, That's what I've got.

I'm bumping this. Any new news? I'm aboot to buy one. Or two....

i past by several durham shavers today at the antique store because i thought they were useless without the blades being available....huh learned something new again lol

I can't find the blades anywhere.

http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/the-fixed-handled-durham-duplex-a-quick-review.35657/