Thread: New Bokers

I spent my evening cleaning up my 4th Boker, a 5/8 Good as Gold. I took it out of the scales, used wet and dry to remove a small amount of tarnish from the spine, polished it, then re-pinned the scales. A nice and tight peen, the blade centres perfectly.

Next job is to hone and strop, then get some photos taken for posting in the Boker Brotherhood.

I love my Boker Elite!! Highly recommended.

I also have an Elite carbon scales,as sharp as 6/8 silver steel if thats possible,i have a problem not really a problem but i have to watch the razor doesnt slip in my hand when stropping,not that easy to hold,
Super recommended.
I really like the carbon fibre scales.

adductum

Originally Posted by Txshooter38

I love my Boker Elite!! Highly recommended.

I'd love your elite too!

Of my modest quiver of straight razors (13) Boker is the marque of which I own the most-

5/8 Tree Brand w/micarta scales
6/8 Elite
6/8 Silver Steel (older model with jumps)

All are just really nice razors. Each however has its own strong point which, oddly enough is different on the three.

Tree Brand has the best scales
Elite has the best blade shape
Silver Steel has the best edge

Now, if only I could configure all the above into ONE razor....

My opinion is that this blade is one of the best contemporary razors made. Solid performer, great edge potential.


I love this Boker

I'm now waiting for my 6th Boker to arrive...



I'm still searching for that elusive 1056 though!

BlackGOLD, did you get your Elite?

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The image of the previous, Boker 6/8 silver steel shows a far less rounded nose than mine,which has proved not to be any good at shaving around my nose as i shave from either side and not vertically down from under the nose.If you can get an older one ok if not forget it,the Elite and 4/8 extra hollow superb razors,I am afraid this Boker 6/8 is destined for the drawer and loses its place in the rotation waste of good money

adductum

adductum:
Just re-profile the tip into what ever shape you find most effective, if you don't feel comfortable with this kind of mod then send it out to one of our resident craftsmen and they will be happy to do that for you.

ive done it ok thanks not so daft