Thread: Newer Boker vs Vintage

new scales would be an sin on that razor!

I wouldbe surprised if that razzor was ever used. If you want a boker, at that price I would buy a new one, though like I said That razor does not look like it has been used to me. I think it would be worth about $150 if I could affford it or get it for that becaus eit is one beautiful razor.
Go For IT!

Alas, I had to let it go... what a shame. I can't justify dropping that kind of money on razors yet.

But you know what's a bigger shame? This one (definitely more used looking) went for $36.

H Boker King Cutter Germany Straight Razor Tree Logo - eBay (item 220405079948 end time May-05-09 12:32:12 PDT)

I have NEVER had a Bad Vintage Boker and I dont have any new ones but the Vintage Boker is one of the Best Buys out there IMO. They take a great edge and have a good smooth feel. If the new ones are as good they have made a heck of a razor.

Unfortunately the seller is not being honest so I'd advise caution. He claims there is no rust or pitting yet it's clearly visible on the tang.

You can buy my King Cutter for whatever that one sold for.

Originally Posted by Leighton

You can buy my King Cutter for whatever that one sold for.

$36 bucks?

Originally Posted by Oglethorpe

$360 bucks?

Corrected.

edit: pff, it only went for $130. Lol, doesn't look like people really like that particular boker.

edit: Hey! that KC has more gold than mine! Now I feel like I don't have enough bling on my razor.

Oh well, mine is still bigger!

I have a new generation Böker "The Celebrated". I've also had old generation Bökers. Böker razors are all great!

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

New ones supposed to be better then old ones. This is true about ti and dovo etc

Now i have never used new boker . I have old ones and they are very nice.
How they make new boker now i don't know .


Let me give a little explanation why i said new ti example should be better.
the only reason is company has been exist forever and they have learned from their mistake to make better blade ,better technology and etc. hope this helps.

Those of us who have the TI Pierre Thiers LE will tell you they outshave the new ones by a wide margin and some of their other offerings made from vintage blanks are superior too.

Too often we make the assumption that new technology is the most important factor which trumps fabrication skill. That assumption is foolhardy as the passengers on the Titanic would tell you if they could.