Böker "Edelweiss" 5/8" razor

Böker "Edelweiss" 5/8 square point

Böker's razors are excellent in terms of price-quality ratio, in their selection you can find suitable knives for the beginner razor user but also for the more experienced conker. If using a razor is completely new to you, it may be good to start training first with a shaver , which has a replaceable blade instead of the fixed blade of a razor. If anything is more manly than shaving your beard with a knife, so maybe that's what you should aim for if you want the Ultimate end result.

The Edelweiss Straight Razor line has been part of Böcker's production since the 1920s. The high-quality plastic handle made with the most careful detail resembles ivory and the blade is partially polished, high-quality stainless steel. The decorative studs and the serrated upper part of the handle give the driving hand support and stability. Böcker's knives are ground very thin, which guarantees a gentle and clean shave.

The round tip and 5/8 inch blade is great for the beginner rider. The blade has a Böcker stamp.

"The Edelweiss Straight Razor line has already been a firm component of the historic Boker Straight Razor production since the 1920s. Even today we and a few Lucky Collectors still have absolutely like-new Straight Razors from this line from a time long since passed. The elaborately decorated Edelweiss lettering in the nickel silver inlay which is inserted in painstaking manual labor into the high-quality plastic handle with an Ivory look, in combination with the original blade etching on the partially polished blade of this knife give it its special character.

Analogously to the historic models, the handle area of ​​the blade is only serrated on the top. The third decorative stud gives the handle additional stability and of course corresponds to the original of the historic line. Like with all Straight Razors from the Boker knife manufacture, the blade is ground extremely thin (until it makes the right sound), thus ensuring an always gentle and clean shave.

The version equipped with a Round Point in the popular 5/8 inch width is excellent for beginners in the field of wet shaving. The blade, which is polished on the front, in combination with the elaborately designed blade etching, underlines the especially refined look of this Straight Razor. In many painstaking steps, the blade is ground extra hollow with belly to the highest level of quality until it makes the right sound. Incl. classic blade stamp. Delivery includes certificate of authenticity in historic packaging."

Technical information:

Blade type: Straight Razor
Blade width: 5/8
Blade material: Carbon steel
Handle material: Elforyn
Tip: Round Point
Color: Ivory white

Material:

The blade is genuine carbon steel, which, in addition to its elegance, is durable and easy to sharpen. This carbon steel is not stainless steel, but there is no need to fear rust if you remember to take care of the knife. For this reason, it is important to always wash and dry the knife immediately after use. A leather cover is not suitable for use on this razor, as the tannin often contained in leather can damage the carbon steel. After the first use, a greyish-blue shade, which is patina, may appear on the blade. This patina is not dangerous but actually protects the blade. It also won't go away and doesn't need to be removed.

NOTE!

You can find a tutorial for riding on Böker's YouTube channel here.

Böker:

The roots of Böker's famous razors go all the way back to 1869. The quality of the razors from Solingen, Germany, has remained excellent since the beginning. It's no wonder that Böker is Europe's largest razor manufacturer. Böker is also respected in other parts of the world and is one of the leading brands.

"But one thing has always been the same in more than 150 years: Our passion and enthusiasm for extraordinary knives. The Boker Knife Manufactory Solingen has developed into a global innovation leader and the largest manufacturer of Sporting Knives, Tactical Knives and Collector's Knives in Europe ."

Note! The quotes were taken from Böker's page and were so elegantly written that I didn't try to translate the text too much, which would have caused the "lost in translation" phenomenon.