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Hello
What do you think of this razor?
The EDELWEISS BOKER ? it seem to be in a mint condition and nice price
Is it a good one? worth buying?
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Well his strting bid is $39 and it is probably worth at least that.
I sold one with black 3-pin scales to a fellow-member (I am not sure if he wanted to be identified) for $60 IIRC. It was also NM. However, I was getting a good profit margin, so I didn't want to ask too much for it, especially when selling to members.
Forget the price for a moment, how is the razor when it come to shaving and quality?
It wasn't as fully shave-ready as I would have liked it to be, but it was going as a rescaling project. The scales were fine but the buyer wanted to make a nice custom set for it. The one Boker that I did get shave ready just wiped the stubble off my face. It should be a great shaver though.
My Boker is the best shaver I have. As Ilija say's it just slides across the face. I really like it. If I could make one change it would be a 6/8 instead of a 5/8. But I keep watching. All of my straights are 5/8 and I am currently watching for larger ones, but with the prices on them I think most guys looking for a straight razor are heading in that direction.
Oh well, I have nothing but time!:w
Donald
I have so many good 4/8, 5/8 and 6/8 that I'm not even bothering with honing up the 7/8 that I have waiting to enter my rotation just so I'd have one of those in it lol. Speaking of which, I have a Boker King Cutter just waiting for a honing, but again, I've got so many good ones and I've already enjoyed shaving with one of these puppies that I don't have too much of a motivation to do it. However, it would still make my top 5 list.
Amm, you can allways sell it ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
Yep, what Bokor do you have? and do you have others to compare with?Quote:
Originally Posted by HarleyVTwin
I currently have a King Cutter 5/8 spike and a King Cutter 3/8 or 4/8 oblique. Already sold one 5/8 KC and a 5/8 Edelweiss. The 5/8 KC that I sold was superb. The Edelweiss didn't get a full honing as the buyer was rescaling and he definitely knew how to hone. I could sell the small oblique for $35 shipped, but one of the scales is cracked, so you would need to replace them. Otherwise it's in great shape, including the goldwash.
I have 2 bokers, a king cutter and a boker special, both 5/8s and they are both outstanding shavers. The king cutter required some work because it had a nick in the edge and it took a long time to hone up but all in all I think boker is right up there with henkels as far as quality goes. If I was looking for a razor I wouldn't hesitate on any Boker depending on the condition of course. The one you show looks great. As long as you can get it for a price you are comfortable with.
Well I want a 5/8 or 6/8 King cutter, in a like MINT condition if that is possible :DQuote:
Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
JohnP. gave me one of these a few weeks ago. Although the scales are a little warped, it is one of the best shavers that I own. The blade took a very sharp edge all the way up the blade fairly easily. If you can pick it up at a good price (I am not sure what this would be) I would definately say to go for it.
I bought a Red Injun NOS off ebay for $41.00 (I think, maybe $46.00) I can't remember the exact price but one of these for sure. I was so surprised at how well it shaved. There was a seller that had 11 of these all new, never used. I should have bought them all.Quote:
Originally Posted by EAD
Donald
Just notifying you gentlemen that a respected member of the community who may or may not identify himself picked up the small oblique and it's already packed for shipping on Monday. It's almost completely clean and more than worthy of a good rescaling. I hope to see some pictures once it's done :nj
I managed to pick up one of the unopened Red Injun 101s as well. Amazing little shaver and number one in my collection so far. I am glad I was able to get it, though I paid about three times as much as you. Oh well, worth every penny to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by HarleyVTwin
Oh you most certainly will see some pictures. This will be my first rescaling project, and I was happy to get such a good razor for my first go. Thanks again Ilija.Quote:
Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
Matt
Matt, I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll do with this baby. For some reason I'm also a fan of 4/8 obliques. There's a wide streak of size discrimination, so it's rare finding someone who'd put effort into re-scaling an under 5/8 even if it's a Boker. This blade will be the perfect candidate to prove them wrong :nj