Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting and extending the useful life of the cutting edge of a cutting edge tool is provided. The apparatus comprises a housing for supporting a cutting edge tool such as a shaving razor. Disposed within the housing is a metal member that is positioned underneath the cutting edge of the tool. The metal member comprises a plurality of upward facing protrusions configured in a grid pattern. An additional metal layer is disposed within the housing between the metal member and the cutting edge tool. The method comprises providing a housing containing the metal member and then placing a cutting edge tool on the housing such that the cutting edge is positioned above the metal member. It is observed that placing a cutting edge tool on the apparatus after using the tool extends the useful life of the cutting edge tool.