Thread: Boker "Silver Steel".. thoughts?

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

Originally Posted by MD11

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

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.

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!