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    Monday evening I honed up this razor, my first covered tang. Came out really well, smooth shave, no tugging, very pleased with myself. If any knows what it is I'd be much obliged the blade is engraved Finest India Steel, Extra Hollow Ground. Nothing on the tang obviously.
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    Feeling pretty pleased with myself I decided to try again the next night and managed to do 2 straights from bevel set. The first is a Hunter and says Warranted Steel on the blade, but is pretty faded. The 2nd Is a George Wostenholm celebrated IXL. That one needed some extra work on the 1K naniwa due to some slightly larger chips on the edge. Still Considering I used to need several sessions to do 1 razor this is a huge breakthrough for me. It seems I am starting to do it right I havent tried the Hunter yet but the Wosty was a revelation. Fantastically smooth, I dont think I have ever managed to shave as quickly before and I wasn't trying to go fast. I think Ill probably go back to the covered tang straight and see if I can bring it up to the same level
    For those interested I did 1/5/8/12K naniwas and finished with Welsh slate then took to pasted strop using Dovo red and black paste, linen then leather strop.
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    I believe your covered tang razor is a Boker. Often what is written on a covered tang get obliterated over time from scrapping when opening and closing the razor. In the right light with a loupe you may be able to make something out on the covered tang. Congrats on your honing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
    I believe your covered tang razor is a Boker. Often what is written on a covered tang get obliterated over time from scrapping when opening and closing the razor. In the right light with a loupe you may be able to make something out on the covered tang. Congrats on your honing.

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    Ran and checked the tang with the loupe, yes there is some signs of wear but no signs there was anything stamped/etched written or whatever on it.
    Still thanx for the info

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    Good luck chasing that perfect edge on your other razor because I have seen 1 or 2 gents claim that their Wostenholm IXL's shave like a dream!
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    Quote Originally Posted by AlanQ View Post
    Ran and checked the tang with the loupe, yes there is some signs of wear but no signs there was anything stamped/etched written or whatever on it.
    Still thanx for the info
    Last week i told a guy to go over shank with a crayon, Then wipe it off with paper towel wrapped around a hard surface if there is any letters the wax will stay in them, I believe it is a Boker Also, Ty

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlanQ View Post
    Ran and checked the tang with the loupe, yes there is some signs of wear but no signs there was anything stamped/etched written or whatever on it.
    Still thanx for the info
    Bob is absolutely correct that's a Boker, congrats on your successful honing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Speedster View Post
    Good luck chasing that perfect edge on your other razor because I have seen 1 or 2 gents claim that their Wostenholm IXL's shave like a dream!
    If I dont try.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    Bob is absolutely correct that's a Boker, congrats on your successful honing.
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    Yup that's it alright!
    Thanx now Im off to the library to see what I can find out. well not really off to the library just opening a new tab, this forum has good resources
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    Quote Originally Posted by AlanQ View Post
    Ran and checked the tang with the loupe, yes there is some signs of wear but no signs there was anything stamped/etched written or whatever on it.
    Still thanx for the info
    I guess I should have said it "is" a Boker because I shave with a Boker like that.

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    Ok the database has nothing on the Boker Fine India Steel but according to the database King Cutters have a round point, but I have one with a square point. Also have one with a round point. Perhaps the database could be modified?

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