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03-08-2023, 02:55 PM #1Senior Member
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Have the new made bokers improved on their earlier efforts
Can anyone tell me if the new boker razors have improved in quality & edge retention in the last few years.
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03-08-2023, 04:34 PM #2Senior Member
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Never knew they had a problem. Last one I bought was 8-9 years ago.
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03-08-2023, 07:39 PM #3Senior Member
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I've owned a few king cutters & 1 7/8 limited edition & the edge seemed to fail , especially with the king cutters I would re-home them & had a real problem getting a close comfortable shave without irritation..
Granted it could be that they are not a good fit for me.
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03-08-2023, 07:55 PM #4Senior Member
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Love my Boker! Have never had a problem with it honing or keeping an edge! A really great shaver. But mine is an older one. Sorry you are experiencing this!
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03-08-2023, 08:09 PM #5Senior Member
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I wonder if the the first part of the blade has been over heat treatment, and too brittle to hold an edge. Have you checked with a loupe for what's happening. ?
I own a couple newer razors, that were that way. Once I honed it several times, the edge finally stopped degrading. My only thought on your situation, assuming your a veteran shaver by your membership here.
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03-08-2023, 11:09 PM #6Senior Member
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Not sure if its an edge retention problem or poor geometry or both.
Originally Posted by Sharp&Shiny
I've had a few Bokers and overall the bevel angle is lower than most others leading to quicker edge failure.
They are very well ground - very thin blades and spines on the thinner side as well.
They take wonderful edges for the most part though.
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03-08-2023, 11:11 PM #7Senior Member
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I brought a Boker #14 last year and have been very happy with it. The fit, finish and grinding is excellent.
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03-08-2023, 11:18 PM #8Senior Member
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Not sure what I have but it's a Boker and its great.
Pretty, easy to hone, holds an edge and shaves like a dream.- - Steve
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03-08-2023, 11:47 PM #9Senior Member
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Is it a carbon steel or stainless you're asking about? I have zero experience with the new Bokėr stuff but in general I just distrust stainless for razors. I own one and it sucks so I never bought another.
They sure do make some nice looking carbon steel stuff though. It's great that they're still at it. I would love to see some new production here in America in the "razor belt."Last edited by PaulFLUS; 03-08-2023 at 11:49 PM.
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03-09-2023, 12:48 AM #10Senior Member
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I take it you've never had a J A Henckels Friodur, they are some of the best in the business. Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
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