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I just ordered the "new" Boker Silver Steel 3/4 blade.. the price wasn't low, but they're deeply discounted now. I've read mixed things about them on-line, over at B&B Joel seemed very critical. I will report my findings when I get it, but in the mean time, I'd love to hear from anyone who may have ordered one from before.
thanks
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Originally Posted by MD11
If it says Boker, particularly if it's a NOS blade, which is what it sounds like you have, you can almost guarantee it'll be a superlative shaver. Don't know what you have, or where you got it, but I've never had a bad Boker razor.
Joe,
I think Boker is back in the production business, actually.
Josh
yes they are and some of the stuff sounds like the quality of their new offering may not be as good as there old stuff was.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...655#post407655
Hmmm...I was unaware they had gotten into new production. Too bad, as all the old Bokers are exceptional. I'll hold off judgement on the new stuff til I've had a chance to handle and shave with one. They look good to me, but some folks are pickier than I am concerning production razors. I can fix most problems. lol
It is indeed a brand new production model.. I'll report on it when it gets here.
The new Bokers are available at Knifecenter.com
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st...arq%3Dstraight
They are very pricey even with the discount off retail...
Well it came in yesterday's mail, and here is my mini-review of it.
First off, the fit and finish, and over all quality of this blade is about as good as I can expect for under $500.. I see no issues with it's workmanship along what was said the above referenced review, nor do I see a problem with the price/value of this blade based on what I've seen today.
I spent about 20 minutes with a Coticule and another 10 on the Heirloom Strop to get this think seriously sharp. I can honesty say of the 4 blades I've got, none of them except maybe the Bismark lower cost, this one is king. I shaved my 2 day old Meditarainian strength stubble today with absolute ease. There was little to no drag, even in places that are a usual problem for me, like the chin, and the feeling after the shave was also razor burn free. I did a 3 pass, BBS shave and all with no stroping in between.
Here are some pics of the blade, and the rest of the shave kit that I used today.
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http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL146.../307413301.jpg
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MD11 what a beautiful Boker!!!! I am not surprised that its a great shaver Boker has always made a great blade. I am relieved to see your review after the one I read at BB . It you have time would you mind posting these pics over at the Boker Brotherhood thread or if you don't have time I would be happy to copy them there! again great review and thanks for letting us know more about the new Bokers.
Consider it done!
That is one nice Boker. I went to the website to look at all of the Bokers for sale.
The RAD is starting to show its ugly head...
Maybe the family could fast for a week.:w
Hi there neighbor... I'm up near 67th Ave and Happy Valley, not far from you.Quote:
Originally Posted by gatorfan
And today, I'm down in Punta Gorada FL, near your gators!
It's a great blade, I highly recommend it.
As I recall Lynn did a review of one of the new Boker's and was impressed with it.
Link please..Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc
Beautiful razors! I may save up for one! Thanks for the post and review.
Nice natural combo coticule, BTW.
Chris L