Dorko Entry for Wiki - Make and Model

I picked this Dorko up and need some help with the info to put this one into the Wiki database. I started but can't find a single Dorko in there. It looks like I can figure out most of it, but who make the Dorko? The description from the buy says Dorten & Co in Solingen but I've seen other manufacturers mentioned in here as well.

Rasiermesser DORKO SOLINGEN 5/8 unbenutzt Goldätzung - eBay (item 190306683166 end time May-20-09 13:15:00 PDT)

I guess I just need manufacturer and model on this one. The rest I can pull together. So is it correct to use Dorten as manufacturer and Dorko as model - or is there more to the Dorko part, like there's different Dovos?

Thanks all

Dorko is an actual company and they do have a web site. They make barbering supplies though they stopped making straights several years ago. As far as I know they made their own razors however to tell you the truth they are like the German pearlduck as a supplier to the trade so its possible they had their razors made by someone else. You should try emailing them.

I actually have a razor similar to yours. I was told they made razors for foreign use so mine has French on it as it was supposed to be used there.

Thanks - that narrows it down quite a bit! What do you think of the shave? I did a little research and it looked like it was a nice blade - so I bid it. Hope it's a smooth one.

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Dorko is an actual company and they do have a web site. They make barbering supplies though they stopped making straights several years ago. As far as I know they made their own razors however to tell you the truth they are like the German pearlduck as a supplier to the trade so its possible they had their razors made by someone else. You should try emailing them.

I actually have a razor similar to yours. I was told they made razors for foreign use so mine has French on it as it was supposed to be used there.

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It just then occurred to me that absolutely no one has posted an entry in the Wiki for a Dorko?!?!? Let's go gents! I'll post one as soon as mine arrives - let's get that Dorko section filled out!

Well, we have 1 (one) by now... Category: Dorko - Straight Razor Place Wiki ;)

Heribert Wacker makes Dorko razors now with the permission of the Dorten family. He did his apprenticeship with Dorko. Dorko razors - old and new - are very good razors. In quality they are among the best.