Apart from classic materials that have been defining the popular Boker Straight Razor for decades,they are always looking for modern and innovative natural material combinations offering a special look or feel that straight razor users will love.
The handles of the noble Boker Damascus Straight Razor 6/8" are made from the wood of the burl birch, which is native to the far north of Europe. The already special grain of this wood, which due to its special characteristics is often used for extraordinary models, is further exposed by the stabilisation and by the complete colouring.
The modern handle shape fits perfectly to the 6/8" wide blade made of Damascus steel with French head and is completed by the fine Boker tree emblem, which is inserted into the handle by hand. The blade is ground extra hollow with ridge. With authentic Boker laser engraving in the blade passage, certificate of authenticity and noble floating display.
Handmade in the Boker Knife Manufactory in Solingen, Germany.
All Boker straight razors come as shave ready. There’s is no need for honing, just strop adequately then you can start shaving.
Note that, since as these are natural wooden scales, each model may vary in color or texture due to the nature of the material. Damascus pattern is custom made so each razor blank will be different.
Straight Razor Care Instructions
Unlike any other shaving tools, straight razors require special care. The cutting edge must be protected from impacts and contact with any hard surface. After each shave you must clean and dry your straight razor with a soft paper towel without touching the very edge and strop it to keep it sharp. You can strop on the canvas side of your strop to clean the cutting edge after each shave. Please do not try to sharpen your straight razor by yourself if you don’t have adequate honing experience, otherwise you can cause irreparable damage. You may consult our straight razor honing service. If you won’t be using your straight razor for a long time, it’s best to cover it with a thin coat of oil to keep it rust free. This is especially important for straight razors with carbon steels, as carbon steel is very prone to rust in humid conditions. Keep your straight razor in a dry place and out of children’s reach.
CAUTION: Straight razors are serious tools for experienced users who know their faces, skins, whisker types and how to lather well. They can cause serious accidents and injuries in the hands of people without enough experience. If you’re enthusiastic about traditional wet shaving but don’t have the experience needed for using a straight razor, then we recommend checking out our double edge safety razors first.