Boker still in production

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:27 am

I don't see the Boker straight razors talked about on the forums very much, even though they are still making them. They aren't cheap, and their every day bread and butter models only come in 5/8 width.

If I had the bucks, I think I'd get the "Celebrated". I think it's a heavier and wider blade with nice design.

For the wealthy, they offer what appears to be a very nice damascus razor. I'm sure they sell enough of those to the exclusive market they've targeted to keep them in production.

Here's the link http://www.boker.de/us/straight-razor.html

ghart · Post by **ghart** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:38 am

When I was in Salzburg recently I saw a new 6/8 Boker "Celebrated" in the Henckels shop, of all places! It looked very nice in a horn handle, but I thought that it was overpriced at ~€200. I resisted the temptation!

George

SmallTank · Post by **SmallTank** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:54 am

I thought the Celebrated razor was Sheffield, England..err..was it?

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:01 pm

Right. Several manufacturers from a number of localities have used and some are still using that phrase. I don't think it's proprietary to any single past or present manufacturer. I have a Celebrated from W&B, and also one from Joseph Rodgers & Sons, also located in Sheffield at one time.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:51 am

The Boker Celebrated 7/8 may be pre-ordered at the following link at a whopping 32% discount. Delivery is expected in October. I'm on the list. Paypal advises me that my payment will be processed at the time the product is shipped to me. Here's the link http://www.knifecenter.com/item/BO14050 ... d-straight

matt321 · Post by **matt321** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 10:17 am

Looks nice. Give us some feedback when you get it. Come on October!

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:17 pm

I thought about it, and have decided that when October gets here, and if the razors become available, I can order one from at least two or more sources at that price. Bottom line, I called and cancelled my pre-paid order. I do recommend the KnifeCenter's excellent customer service. If I get a chance to re-order in a few months, then I'll likely give them a call.

BullGoose · Post by **BullGoose** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 7:48 am

FYI -I just received word this morning that the Boker Celebrated razor has been discontinued.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:20 am

Thanks Phil. That's the way the cookie crumbles!