Thread: Narrowing Down My Choices

Good evening,

Newb back wanting more feedback..

I think I am getting the list narrowed down. If there are any others that anyone knows may meet my parameters please post.

Dovo Bismarck Pearl round point 6/8" swedges

Boker Elite round point 6/8" swedges

Ralf Aust - Solingen round point 6/8" Horn Scales Worked Spine

Thanks for all the help...

As far as quality of craftmanship, I would say that your best bet in your list is the Ralf Aust. You can also take a look at the 6/8" razors at Revisor.

No loosers here, they are all winners.

My choice, obviously, is the Boker Elite. Lovely with carbon fibre scales, stunning with the horn scales. Second choice, the Elite. Third, the Elite.

I have a couple Boker pocket knives and like the idea of heavier. You can get it with horn scales?

Originally Posted by wayne394

My choice, obviously, is the Boker Elite. Lovely with carbon fibre scales, stunning with the horn scales. Second choice, the Elite. Third, the Elite.

Originally Posted by gflight

I have a couple Boker pocket knives and like the idea of heavier. You can get it with horn scales?

Possibly, i have never really thought about it before. I think balance would be more important, if the blade is the same and you change the weight of the scales it will affect the balance of the razor. i.e. if the lighter scales provide the best balance then heavier scales would just imbalance the razor.

OK, so I have until Christmas...

6/8" : 6-0046

This one has wood scales, fancy swedge, and in 6/8.

I haven't considered wood to this point. Is there reason I should avoid it?

I also noted a lot of three Other Razors for about the price of the Aust, but the swedge was plain and they were 5/8.

Maybe a matching set of two out there somewhere under 250?

Did I say I had until Xmas? Is that going to be enough time?

Thanks for the link. The Ralf Aust is gorgeous, also at my high end. Knowing me though I will probably only ever buy two razors so why not get quality. I rarely buy anymore knives or guns nowadays and the ones I have are keepers.

Originally Posted by Badgister

As far as quality of craftmanship, I would say that your best bet in your list is the Ralf Aust. You can also take a look at the 6/8" razors at Revisor.

I would go with the Ralf Aust, it's the nicest one of the three, although they are all quality razors. The only drawback is the price.

I have two of your picks and the RA is the most consistent but the Boker is a quality shaver too. I just think RA does a better job of finishing off a razor and then Lynn here on SRD hones them to perfection!

But the Boker in carbon scales is a winner as well. I have a Dovo but not that model.