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<strong>2023</strong> EDITION<br />

issue N o 6


BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

3<br />

TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

TREE BRAND STRAIGHT RAZORS<br />

BOKER DAMAST<br />

BOKER 14ER<br />

BOKER BLACK AMBOINA<br />

BOKER S.S. ST. LOUIS<br />

BOKER BICYCLE RACE<br />

BOKER BARBER'S CHOICE<br />

BOKER COUNT OF BERG<br />

BOKER ABALONE & PAUA<br />

BOKER THE CELEBRATED<br />

BOKER ELITE CARBON<br />

BOKER PREMIUM SELECTION<br />

BOKER KING CUTTER<br />

BOKER EDELWEISS<br />

BOKER BARBERETTE<br />

BOKER PRO BARBERETTE<br />

CONSTRUCTION & MANUFACTURING<br />

SHAVING WITH A FORGED BLADE<br />

4<br />

5-7<br />

8<br />

9<br />

10<br />

11<br />

12<br />

13<br />

15-17<br />

19-21<br />

22-23<br />

24<br />

25<br />

26<br />

27<br />

28-29<br />

30<br />

ACCESSORIES<br />

RAZOR BLADES & ACCESSORIES<br />

BOKER RAZOR CASES<br />

SHARPENING STONES<br />

BOKER CAMELLIA OIL<br />

BOKER STROPS<br />

BOKER SHAVING SETS<br />

BOKER SAFETY RAZORS<br />

BOKER SOAPS & BOWLS<br />

BOKER STRAIGHT RAZOR STANDS<br />

BOKER SHAVING BRUSHES<br />

BEARD & MANICURE SCISSORS<br />

BOKER ARBOLITO MANICURE SETS<br />

CIGAR CUTTERS<br />

CARE & STROPPING OF STRAIGHT RAZORS<br />

31<br />

32-33<br />

34<br />

35<br />

35<br />

36-37<br />

38-39<br />

40-41<br />

42<br />

42-43<br />

43<br />

44<br />

45<br />

46<br />

Since 1674<br />

1869-1900 1900-1924 1924-1935 1935-1947 1947-1974 1974-2008 2008-2019<br />

2020-today


4 BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

5<br />

CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING<br />

BOKER DAMAST STRAIGHT RAZOR 8/8<br />

The forge and hardening shop for our<br />

carbon steel straight razors uses the<br />

proven silver steel, which is very tough<br />

and elastic, despite its excellent edge<br />

retention. The raw material is a rod<br />

which is cut to length, creating the so<br />

called splitter. The splitter is heated until<br />

red hot, and drop forged with a 1,500<br />

lb rammer. Next, the slugs have to cool<br />

to 392°F for two days in an annealing<br />

furnace.<br />

Then the excess material created during<br />

the forging process, the "wings," are<br />

trimmed. The slugs are once again<br />

straightened in a 200-ton press, before<br />

going to the hardening shop. In the<br />

hardening shop, the slugs are hardened<br />

and annealed in order to achieve the<br />

optimal combination of edge retention<br />

and elasticity for the material. In the<br />

grinding shop, the extra hollow grind with<br />

belly is created. The slugs are ground in<br />

18 individual steps, from rough grinding,<br />

to milling, to glazing. Between each<br />

step, the blades are cleaned, controlled,<br />

and straightened when necessary.<br />

We exclusively grind our straight razor<br />

blades extra hollow with belly. The belly<br />

lies in front of the strong hollow section<br />

and just behind the edge, which has<br />

a small hollow grind itself. The belly<br />

is the only way in which the blades<br />

can be ground out so thin and still<br />

retain sufficient stiffness, despite their<br />

elasticity. There are only a handful of<br />

the best and most specialized grinders<br />

in the world that have mastered this<br />

ultimate skill in straight razor production.<br />

Depending on the model, the last step<br />

is the matting or polishing of the blade.<br />

Finally, the blade is honed by hand<br />

on several bench whetstones with<br />

increasingly finer grits. After the final<br />

stropping, the sharpness of the straight<br />

razor is tested on a freely suspended<br />

human hair.<br />

The scales department manually affixes<br />

nickel silver pins, washers, and spacers<br />

to the blades. Wood and stag require<br />

special dexterity, as these natural<br />

materials can tear when too much<br />

pressure is applied.<br />

The widths of razor blades are<br />

traditionally given in eighths of an<br />

inch. So an 8/8“ blade is about one<br />

inch wide, whereas a 4/8“ blade<br />

is half an inch. The basic shapes<br />

of the dies in which our razors<br />

are still forged today were already<br />

in use at the start of the 20th<br />

DIFFERENT BLADE WIDTHS<br />

(ACTUAL SIZES)<br />

8/8“ BLADE<br />

4/8“ BLADE<br />

century, which explains why they<br />

do not correspond to the Anglo-<br />

Saxon unit of inch (25.4 mm), but to<br />

the long forgotten "Rhineland inch"<br />

(26.2 mm).<br />

The 5/8“ wide blade is probably<br />

the most common and widely used<br />

razor size. Narrower razors with a<br />

maximum width of 4/8“ are mainly<br />

used by hairdressers for shaving<br />

the neck or for thinning, because<br />

the smaller blades make it easier<br />

to work on precise inner radii and<br />

contours.<br />

A wide blade, on the other hand,<br />

glides more smoothly over the skin,<br />

thanks to its weight, and can also<br />

hold more soap and beard hairs<br />

before it becomes necessary to<br />

wipe them off. Quite apart from<br />

the functional differences, the rare<br />

broad blades immediately catch the<br />

eye of any razor enthusiast. At this<br />

point we therefore recommend to all<br />

better halves of the aforementioned<br />

enthusiasts:<br />

Better get your loved one‘s wallet<br />

to safety as soon as possible!<br />

POINT/HEAD SPINE ETCHING/LASERING<br />

HOLLOW<br />

SCALE<br />

EDGE<br />

SCALE INLAY<br />

SPACER PIN<br />

SHOULDER<br />

TANG STAMP<br />

TANG/SHANK<br />

PIVOT PIN<br />

BELLY<br />

TANG<br />

CROSS<br />

SECTION OF<br />

BLADE<br />

1 BOKER MASTER CUTTER DAMAST<br />

1 BOKER MASTER CUTTER<br />

DAMAST<br />

A long-cherished wish has finally<br />

come true with the Boker Master<br />

Cutter Damascus: an 8/8 inch wide<br />

dream made of Damascus. While<br />

much time has passed since the<br />

first blank was forged, the efforts<br />

have been worthwhile. The mighty<br />

blade features jimping on both sides<br />

of the spine, is equipped with a<br />

Barber's Notch and is of course<br />

sharpened extra hollow with ridge on<br />

complex tone. The bulbous handle<br />

made of desert ironwood is, unlike<br />

all the other razors in our range,<br />

not classically riveted, but rather<br />

decoratively screwed together.<br />

Desert ironwood is relatively heavy,<br />

very hard and extremely tenacious.<br />

Because of these characteristics it is<br />

difficult to work with, but at the same<br />

time it is also particularly durable and<br />

weatherproof, which makes it an ideal<br />

material for razor handles. To match<br />

the Barber's Notch of the blade, the<br />

BARBER'S NOTCH<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

handle has a recess towards the tip<br />

of the blade. This allows a clear view<br />

of the decorative intermediate piece,<br />

which is also made of Damascus in<br />

this extraordinary model. Features<br />

authentic Boker laser engraving in<br />

the blade passage, certificate of<br />

authenticity, and elegant floating<br />

display. Handmade in the Boker knife<br />

manufactory Solingen.<br />

ITEM NO. 140800DAM $ 1,032.95


6 BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

7<br />

BOKER DAMAST STRAIGHT RAZORS 6/8<br />

BOKER DAMAST STRAIGHT RAZORS 6/8<br />

The Damascus straight razors are<br />

an absolute highlight in the more<br />

than 100-year history of high quality<br />

straight razors by Boker. The special<br />

exclusivity comes from using<br />

powder metallurgical, stainless<br />

Damascus steel from Sweden. In<br />

a very technically demanding and<br />

complex process, 160 layers of<br />

Damascus steel are produced in<br />

a sintering process to create the<br />

perfect starting material for the fine<br />

hand sharpening of the blades. The<br />

traditional extra hollow grind and the<br />

exceptionally fine edge harmonizes<br />

the beautiful, extraordinarily fine<br />

grain of the natural Damascus<br />

pattern. The 5/8” wide blade has<br />

a two-sided jimping for a safe<br />

grip. Boker Damascus straight<br />

razors are completely handmade<br />

in the Boker knife manufactory in<br />

Solingen, in a 150-step process.<br />

All razors come complete with<br />

a certificate of authenticity in a<br />

refined presentation display, serial<br />

numbered.<br />

1 BOKER DAMAST EBONY<br />

SQUARE POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

1 BOKER DAMASCUS EBONY<br />

The dark color and fine grain of<br />

the precious wood emphasize the<br />

elegance and noble appearance of<br />

this unique piece of craftsmanship.<br />

Thanks to its high density, the<br />

certified imported ebony is a<br />

preferred choice for its wonderful<br />

resistance to aging as much as<br />

for its decorative applications.<br />

The tang features jimping on<br />

both sides and as an additional<br />

decoration, the historical Boker<br />

tree emblem is expertly inserted<br />

into the handle. With authentic<br />

Boker laser engraving in the blade<br />

passage, certificate of authenticity<br />

and attractive floating display<br />

complete a razor of craftsmanship<br />

that is rarely found nowadays.<br />

Handmade in the Boker knife<br />

manufactory Solingen.<br />

BOKER DAMASCUS BURL BIRCH<br />

The handles of the noble Boker<br />

Damascus Burl Birch are made<br />

from the wood of the burl birch,<br />

which is native to the far north of<br />

Europe. The special grain of this<br />

wood, which due to its unique<br />

characteristics is often used for<br />

extraordinary models, is further<br />

exposed by the stabilization and<br />

by the complete coloring. The<br />

modern handle shape fits perfectly<br />

to the 6/8 inch wide blade made of<br />

Damascus steel with French head<br />

and is completed by the fine Boker<br />

tree emblem, which is inserted<br />

into the handle by hand. With<br />

authentic Boker laser engraving in<br />

the blade passage, certificate of<br />

authenticity and attractive floating<br />

display. Handmade in the Boker<br />

knife manufactory Solingen.<br />

3 BOKER DAMASCUS HORN<br />

Hand selected horn handles and<br />

a noble 6/8 inch blade made<br />

of stainless Damascus make the<br />

Boker Damascus Horn a truly<br />

unique piece. The high quality<br />

appearance of the horn handle is<br />

further emphasized by the use of<br />

a third rivet. Due to its distinctive<br />

front cutting end, the Spanish<br />

head is especially suitable for<br />

particularly precise shaving and<br />

the exact processing of the beard<br />

contour. With authentic Boker laser<br />

engraving in the blade passage,<br />

certificate of authenticity and<br />

historical packaging. Handmade<br />

in the Boker knife manufactory<br />

Solingen.<br />

ITEM NO. 140623DAM $ 865.95<br />

2 BOKER DAMAST BURL BIRCH<br />

3 BOKER DAMAST HORN<br />

FRENCH POINT<br />

SPANISH POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

ITEM NO. 140609DAM $ 792.95<br />

ITEM NO. 140610DAM $ 792.95<br />

S O U N D


8 BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

9<br />

SHAVING WITH A FORGED BLADE<br />

BOKER 14ER<br />

I. PREPARATION OF SKIN AND<br />

BEARD HAIR<br />

Before shaving, skin and beard hair<br />

must be prepared carefully. This<br />

saves both the skin and the blade at<br />

the same time. For this purpose, it is<br />

best to shave right after a hot shower<br />

or apply a hot, wet towel to one's<br />

face for several minutes. Then splash<br />

the skin with warm water.<br />

1 BOKER 14ER<br />

While forged razors and the classic<br />

wet shave are experiencing a<br />

renaissance, genuine broadsword<br />

razors are still rare. For the first<br />

time in generations, 8/8 inch wide<br />

razors are back in our range. In<br />

times when the mighty blades<br />

were even more common, 8/8 inch<br />

wide razors with straight heads<br />

were called "14s". This marking was<br />

stamped into the tang of the blade<br />

before the forged blades were<br />

hardened. Careful not to leave out<br />

this signature feature, we have<br />

implemented it in our Boker 14.<br />

The 8/8 inch wide blade not only<br />

bears a historical blade etching<br />

with partial gilding, but also a<br />

gilded blade spine and tang, which<br />

is elegantly decorated by a filigree<br />

and detailed laser engraving. The<br />

complete polishing of the blade<br />

and the jimping on both sides of<br />

the tang round off the features<br />

of this knife. We have also used<br />

historical models as a basis for the<br />

material used for the handle. Made<br />

of dark, slightly transparent acrylic,<br />

it blends harmoniously into the<br />

overall look due to the subtle brass<br />

inlay. With authentic Boker stamp<br />

in the blade passage, certificate of<br />

authenticity and attractive floating<br />

display.<br />

ITEM NO. 140800 $ 552.95<br />

If desired, the skin can also be treated<br />

with shaving oil before the water.<br />

Next, apply the thickly beaten foam<br />

with the brush. The soap should be<br />

left on for at least 2 minutes.<br />

II. PREPARING THE RAZOR<br />

While the shaving soap softens the<br />

beard, there is enough time to strop<br />

the straight razor, as described in the<br />

chapter "Care & Stropping" (see page<br />

32), on a suspended or mounted<br />

strop.<br />

III. SHAVING WITH THE GRAIN<br />

It may be necessary now to re-apply<br />

soap with the wet brush. The foam<br />

has to be kept wet for the duration<br />

of the entire shave. The handle of the<br />

razor is folded back so that the blade<br />

is exposed and forms roughly a right<br />

angle with the handle. The handle<br />

is wedged between middle and ring<br />

finger and points away from the back<br />

of the hand. Now push the blade over<br />

the skin along the grain – the direction<br />

in which the beard grows – with<br />

gentle pressure. The angle should lie<br />

between 20° and 45°, the exact value<br />

depends on feeling and experience.<br />

Beginners should first shave the<br />

“easy” parts, like cheeks, and shave<br />

the rest of their face with the shaving<br />

method they have used up to now.<br />

With more practice and skill, they can<br />

slowly expand the shave to the other<br />

areas of the face.<br />

CAUTION: The elbow stands wide<br />

apart and not in the center of your own<br />

attention. If you bump into something<br />

with the elbow you will often get a<br />

painful cut.<br />

IV. SHAVING AGAINST THE GRAIN<br />

After shaving with the grain, you<br />

can change the shaving direction to<br />

against the grain for a deeper and<br />

more thorough shave if desired,<br />

and if your skin can handle it. To<br />

do so, wet the skin again and apply<br />

soap.<br />

V. AFTER CARE OF SKIN AND<br />

RAZOR<br />

After the shave, first rinse skin with<br />

cold, clear water. This closes the<br />

pores of the skin and any small<br />

cuts. The razor is dried and oiled as<br />

described in the chapter “Care &<br />

Stropping” (see page 32). Depending<br />

on your preference, you can apply an<br />

aftershave or facial lotion.<br />

1 BOKER 14ER<br />

POLISHED<br />

B<br />

L A<br />

D E<br />

SQUARE POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D


10<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

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BOKER BLACK AMBOINA<br />

BOKER S.S. ST. LOUIS<br />

LIMITED EditioN<br />

1 BOKER BLACK AMBOINA<br />

SQUARE POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

2 BOKER S.S. ST. LOUIS<br />

POLISHED<br />

SQUARE POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

B<br />

L A<br />

D E<br />

S O U N D<br />

1 BOKER BLACK AMBOINA<br />

Style is less a question of elegance<br />

than of character. The Boker Black<br />

Amboina proves to perfection that<br />

these characteristics can be combined<br />

flawlessly. This expressive 6/8 inch<br />

straight razor is completely black and for<br />

the first time features a burnished blade<br />

made of high strength carbon steel.<br />

In this special process, the surface of<br />

the blade is transformed into a black<br />

oxide layer through treatment with<br />

acid, which is why it is not possible to<br />

speak of a coating in the classic sense.<br />

The extra high ground blade is serrated<br />

on both sides and thus underlines<br />

the exclusive character of the Boker<br />

Black Amboina. Due to the balanced<br />

weight, the blade glides extremely<br />

pleasantly and cleanly over the skin.<br />

The hilt, made of exotic Amboina wood,<br />

impresses with its strikingly scattered<br />

grain, which in parts is reminiscent of<br />

wild carbon fiber. The wood, which<br />

originates from Southeast Asia, owes this<br />

special structure to its tuber-like inner<br />

growths in the area of the roots, which<br />

gives each piece its unique character.<br />

The distinctive black and the pleasantly<br />

smooth surface of the handle are achieved<br />

by stabilizing the wood. In this special<br />

process, heated epoxy resin is pressed<br />

into the wood pores and then cured.<br />

The bulbous shape of the hilt forms a<br />

successful contrast to the straight head<br />

of the blade, expressively emphasizing<br />

the lines of the Straight Razor. Discreet<br />

visual accents in the hilt are found<br />

as eye-catchers in the two nickel<br />

silver rivets and the silver Boker tree<br />

shield. Comes with an authentic Boker<br />

stamp in the blade barrel, certificate<br />

of authenticity and elegant suspended<br />

display. Handcrafted in the Boker knife<br />

manufactory in Solingen.<br />

ITEM NO. 140919 $ 537.95<br />

2 BOKER S.S. ST. LOUIS<br />

Promising faraway lands, the gentle sound<br />

of the waves and the seemingly endless<br />

expanse of the ocean: on her maiden<br />

voyage from New York to Southampton<br />

in June 1895, an exuberant holiday mood<br />

prevailed on board the S.S. St. Louis.<br />

At that time, the passenger ship was<br />

considered one of the prestige objects<br />

of the influential American Line and<br />

sweetened the departure to distant Europe<br />

for up to 1,370 passengers with exclusive<br />

luxury, spread over a length of 555 feet<br />

at a pleasant cruising speed of 19 knots<br />

(approx. 21.75 MPH) - fine appetizers and<br />

stylish comfort included!<br />

With its quadruple-expansion steam<br />

engine, the S.S. St. Louis was one of the<br />

largest and most powerful ocean liners<br />

under the American flag at the turn of the<br />

century. Mainly intended for transatlantic<br />

liner traffic between America and Europe,<br />

the steamship was temporarily used as a<br />

troop carrier during the Spanish-American<br />

War and the First World War. After this<br />

turbulent period, the ship was to be fully<br />

reassigned to liner service, but in 1920 a<br />

major fire on the ship put an abrupt end to<br />

this project.<br />

In the spirit of the transatlantic liner<br />

launched in 1894, Boker presents the<br />

American Line S.S. St. Louis, a new edition<br />

of the historic Boker razor, limited to 300<br />

pieces worldwide, which brings back the<br />

glamour of bygone days and transforms<br />

every shave into a breath of exotic faraway<br />

places. The imposing ship adorns almost<br />

the entire front of the polished 6/8" blade<br />

made of carbon steel. The square head<br />

used is the perfect blade shape among<br />

connoisseurs for a precise shave of the<br />

contours. The blade is stamped with the<br />

historic H. Boker & Co. stamp and serrated<br />

on the underside.<br />

The material used for the handle scales<br />

is exquisite ebony, which thanks to its<br />

dark hue is reminiscent of the hull of the<br />

S.S. St. Louis, while two studs as well<br />

as the Boker tree emblem harmoniously<br />

accentuate the crowned hilt. The motif<br />

on the blade as well as the historical<br />

stamp have been elaborately restored<br />

and lasered onto the razor using the most<br />

modern techniques. Supplied in a lovingly<br />

recreated historical box. Handcrafted in<br />

the Boker knife manufactory in Solingen.<br />

ITEM NO. 140920 $ 328.95


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BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

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BOKER BICYCLE RACE<br />

BOKER BARBER'S CHOICE<br />

LIMITED EditioN<br />

LIMITED EditioN<br />

1 BOKER BICYCLE RACE<br />

SQUARE POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

2 BOKER BARBER'S CHOICE<br />

SPANISH POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

S O U N D<br />

1 BOKER BICYCLE RACE<br />

Even before the Tour de France could<br />

establish itself as the most important<br />

cycling race in the world, the former<br />

heroes tortured themselves on two<br />

wheels over rough cobblestones,<br />

dusty gravel roads and sometimes<br />

short and torturous climbs. Steel<br />

frame, cotton jersey, casquette, only<br />

one gear but a heroic moustache were<br />

the usual equipment for the relentless<br />

250 km of the classic one-day races.<br />

This nostalgic magic gave rise to the<br />

five monuments of cycling that still<br />

thrill countless cycling fans today.<br />

The first of these traditional one-day<br />

classics originated in Belgium and<br />

France before 1900 and brought fame<br />

and honor to the winners.<br />

Boker brings back a piece of history<br />

and presents the Boker Bicycle Race as<br />

a new edition of the razor of the same<br />

name that appeared around 1900. The<br />

blade of this special model, which<br />

is limited to 300 pieces worldwide,<br />

shows a classic bicycle race in a<br />

picturesque landscape reminiscent<br />

of historical models. The elaborately<br />

restored motif, laser-cut in several<br />

layers, fills almost the entire blade,<br />

while the historic H. Boker & Co. logo<br />

adorns the blade's edge.<br />

The 5/8" wide blade made of resistant<br />

carbon steel is provided with a square<br />

head and stands for the versatility,<br />

robustness and straightness of those<br />

classic bicycles that had to be prepared<br />

for all terrains with specific equipment<br />

- so the Boker Bicycle Race is in no<br />

way inferior in terms of shaving. The<br />

classy satin finish and the single-edged<br />

jimpings round off the heroic profile of<br />

the razor. The crowned handle made<br />

of black synthetic has been refined<br />

with two nickel silver studs. Supplied<br />

with a certificate of authenticity and<br />

historical packaging. Handmade in the<br />

Boker Knife Manufactory in Solingen.<br />

ITEM NO. 140223 $ 266.95<br />

2 BOKER BARBER'S CHOICE<br />

The re-release of the historic Boker<br />

Barber's Choice has been a matter<br />

of the heart for us. In the pre-war<br />

era, the classic straight razor was<br />

considered the first choice for <strong>barbers</strong><br />

who wanted to use a razor for all<br />

occasions, thus providing the best<br />

possible flexibility for shaving.<br />

Consequently, the razor uses a 5/8"<br />

wide blade with a Spanish head so<br />

that even impressive contours can<br />

be shaved out. The Barber's Choice<br />

lettering adorns the front of the blade<br />

according to a historical model and is<br />

rounded off by the classic H. Boker &<br />

Co. logo on the blade's edge.<br />

Only on the basis of a historical<br />

original razor was it possible to carry<br />

out an elaborate restoration of the<br />

lettering, which then found its final<br />

and detailed implementation in a<br />

multi-layer laser process.<br />

The satin-finished blade is made<br />

of resistant carbon steel and<br />

is characterized by high edge<br />

retention. The black handle is made<br />

of indestructible synthetic, and is<br />

therefore very easy to clean, not only<br />

for <strong>barbers</strong>. The two nickel silver studs<br />

decorate the handle in a harmonious<br />

way. Limited to 300 pieces worldwide,<br />

the Boker Barber's Choice is supplied<br />

with a certificate of authenticity and<br />

historical packaging. Handmade in the<br />

Boker Knife Manufactory in Solingen.<br />

ITEM NO. 140222 $ 259.95


BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

15<br />

COUNT OF BERG<br />

Not far from the company headquarters<br />

of the Boker Manufactory<br />

in Solingen, we find the hallmark<br />

of the Bergisches Land region,<br />

the castle Burg an der Wupper. It<br />

is also one of the largest castles in<br />

western Germany, and the largest<br />

reconstructed castle in North<br />

Rhine-Westphalia. The famous<br />

history of Castle Burg is inseparably<br />

linked to the Duchy Berg<br />

and the Count of Berg (Haus Berg,<br />

1068-1225). On this occasion we<br />

decided to dedicate a series of<br />

straight razors to the three counts<br />

of Berg, which symbolizes parts<br />

of their lives. This tribute is reminiscent<br />

of the remarkable property<br />

and influence of the counts<br />

with impressive adornments made<br />

from 24-karat gold.<br />

Adolf II, Count of Berg, built<br />

the new castle ("Novus Mons,"<br />

today known as Castle Burg)<br />

at the Wupper, erected on top<br />

of a preceding fortress from<br />

the 10th century. The influence<br />

and wealth of Count Adolf II of<br />

Berg in the Rheinland-Westfalen<br />

region was tremendous. In those<br />

days, it was commonplace to<br />

split the inheritance among the<br />

six sons of Adolf. However, this<br />

represented a problem for the<br />

house of Berg, since this division<br />

would reduce the value and cost<br />

the Berg dynasty its influence.<br />

Since his eldest son (also Adolf)<br />

had already died in 1148 at<br />

Damascus during the Second<br />

Crusade, his sons Friedrich and<br />

Bruno entered into the clergy,<br />

and his youngest son Adolf was<br />

excluded from the inheritance<br />

due to his young age. Thus, in<br />

1160, the Bergish realm was split<br />

between Adolf's sons Everhard<br />

and Engelbert.<br />

EVERHARD, COUNT OF THE MARK<br />

Everhard, older than Engelbert,<br />

received the Westphalian<br />

possessions with the castles<br />

Altena and Hövel, and the abbeys<br />

Werden, Essen, and Cappenberg.<br />

This shows that for Adolf II,<br />

the Rhine-Franconia possessions<br />

were likely of lower value<br />

compared to the Westphalian.<br />

Everhard founded the Altenaer<br />

line - his descendants later called<br />

themselves Counts of the Mark.<br />

ADOLF III, COUNT OF BERG<br />

Engelbert I of Berg received<br />

the Rhine-Franconia inheritance<br />

and continued the name Berg<br />

in his family. The center of his<br />

domain was the castle Burg an<br />

der Wupper, which was built by<br />

his father (Adolf II). Engelbert<br />

I died in 1189 during the Third<br />

Crusade. His oldest son, Adolf<br />

III, succeeded him as Count of<br />

Berg. His reign fell on a period<br />

of warring conflicts, which led to<br />

his participation in the Crusades.<br />

Adolf went to the Holy Land<br />

during the Fifth Crusade in<br />

1218, and died from an epidemic<br />

on August 7 of that year, as<br />

Commander of the Rhine and<br />

Friesian siege troops at Damiette<br />

in the Nile Delta. He had no son,<br />

therefore the Altena-Berg branch<br />

ceased.<br />

ENGELBERT II, COUNT OF BERG<br />

After the death of Adolf III, the<br />

House of Limburg, into which<br />

Adolf's daughter Irmgard had<br />

married, staked its claim to the<br />

entire Bergish estate. While<br />

the daughter of Adolf III was<br />

entitled to an inheritance even<br />

in that time, Engelbert II, the<br />

brother of Adolf III, claimed<br />

the inheritance for himself.<br />

The resulting dispute was not<br />

settled in a legal process, but<br />

by violence over the course of<br />

two feuds. Engelbert rejected<br />

the Limburg claim through the<br />

force of arms and took over<br />

the rule of the County Berg as<br />

Engelbert II. Engelbert II, Count<br />

of Berg, later called "The Holy,"<br />

was also known as Engelbert<br />

I, Archbishop of Cologne. With<br />

his murder in 1225, the Bergish<br />

counts in this line came to an<br />

end, as the male line of the<br />

Bergish counts ended with the<br />

death of Engelbert II. As a result,<br />

Berg went to House Limburg,<br />

which was thus finally able to<br />

assert its inheritance claim.


16 BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

17<br />

COUNT OF BERG<br />

COUNT OF BERG<br />

1 COUNT EVERHARD<br />

POLISHED<br />

ROUND POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

2 COUNT EVERHARD III<br />

POLISHED<br />

FRENCH POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

B<br />

L A<br />

D E<br />

S O U N D<br />

B<br />

L A<br />

D E<br />

S O U N D<br />

1 COUNT EVERHARD<br />

The strikingly ground and gilded<br />

back of the polished 5/8" blade<br />

is an absolute highlight in the<br />

Boker selection. The elements of<br />

the blade etching, adorned with<br />

24-karat gold, are reminiscent<br />

of the realm of Count Everhard<br />

of the Mark, with the coat of<br />

arms of the city of Hamm,<br />

which is derived from House<br />

Berg. The blade has a rounded<br />

head and the tang features a<br />

double-sided jimping. Delivered<br />

in a refined presentation display<br />

with certificate of authenticity<br />

and individual serial number.<br />

2 COUNT EVERHARD III<br />

This extraordinary 6/8" straight<br />

razor symbolizes the death of<br />

Adolf III, Count of Berg, during the<br />

Fifth Crusade in Egypt. The end<br />

of the polished blade is lined by<br />

a French head, which underlines<br />

the special elegance of this piece.<br />

Hand selected horn scales with<br />

additional decorative pins, the<br />

elaborate grind of the blade back,<br />

and the partial gilding are just a<br />

few of its highlights. Delivered<br />

in a refined presentation display<br />

with certificate of authenticity and<br />

individual serial number.<br />

3 COUNT ENGELBERT II<br />

The last Count of Berg, Engelbert<br />

II, was also called Engelbert I,<br />

Archbishop of Cologne. When<br />

he was murdered, Berg went<br />

to the House of Limburg. This<br />

splendid 7/8" straight razor<br />

shows Engelbert as Archbishop<br />

of Cologne. The graded head of<br />

this blade (ground until it makes<br />

the right sound), is made from<br />

the finest Solingen straight razor<br />

steel. The curved blade back in<br />

combination with a handle made<br />

from the finest horn highlight its<br />

great elegance and unique quality.<br />

Includes certificate of authenticity<br />

and refined presentation display<br />

with individual serial number.<br />

3 COUNT ENGELBERT II<br />

POLISHED<br />

SQUARE POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

ITEM NO. 140518 $ 552.95<br />

ITEM NO. 140528 $ 604.95<br />

ITEM NO. 140538 $ 646.95<br />

B<br />

L A<br />

D E<br />

S O U N D


BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

19<br />

BOKER ABALONE & PAUA<br />

The Boker Abalone combines<br />

extraordinary design and<br />

outstanding performance. The<br />

die-forged blade of this exceptional<br />

straight razor consists of<br />

carbon steel O1 (1.2510), hardened<br />

to 59-61 HRC. Thanks to its<br />

superior characteristics and excellent<br />

edge retention, this carbon<br />

steel is the perfect material for<br />

premium straight razors.<br />

Apart from classic materials that<br />

have been defining the popular<br />

Boker Straight Razor for decades,<br />

we are always looking for modern<br />

and innovative natural material<br />

combinations, offering a special<br />

look or feel, that our customers<br />

will love. White gold, sea snails<br />

or sea ears are just some other<br />

names of the abalone.<br />

These mollusks live off the<br />

coasts of Australia, New Zealand,<br />

Japan, China, Mexico and South<br />

Africa, attaching themselves to<br />

rocks just a few meters below<br />

the surface.<br />

As a great delicacy, they are<br />

desirable enough to have caused<br />

entire gang wars in the past.<br />

Today, the precious natural<br />

product is raised in water<br />

farms. The beautiful shells, with<br />

their almost artificial looking<br />

shimmer, have always been used<br />

as decoration, implements or<br />

material for jewelry, intarsia or<br />

mother-of-pearl clips.<br />

Paua are shellfish of the abalone<br />

genus, but unlike abalones they<br />

are only found in the unspoiled<br />

nature of New Zealand's coastal<br />

waters. They have been used by<br />

the Maori for many centuries as<br />

traditional body ornaments, and<br />

are still used today as decoration<br />

for figurines, weapons and<br />

meeting houses.<br />

Employing cutting edge production<br />

methods, a wafer-thin layer of<br />

colorful abalone or paua is<br />

applied to a carrier and encased<br />

in transparent acrylic. The<br />

resulting highly resistant material<br />

obtained in this way is ideally<br />

suited for the production of razor<br />

handles, and impresses with its<br />

extraordinary play of colors and<br />

three-dimensional appearance.<br />

All razors in this impressive series<br />

are equipped with a jimping on<br />

both sides, and are of course<br />

ground extra hollow with a wall<br />

(sound). The authentic Boker<br />

stamp in the blade passage is<br />

driven in before the blade is<br />

hardened, and thus marks each<br />

of our quality Solingen products.<br />

Delivery includes a certificate<br />

of authenticity and historical<br />

packaging. Handmade in the<br />

Boker Knife Manufactory in<br />

Solingen.


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BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

21<br />

BOKER ABALONE<br />

BOKER BLUE SHELL & BOKER PAUA<br />

O1 CARBON STEEL<br />

1 BOKER ABALONE<br />

FRENCH POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

3 BOKER BLUE SHELL<br />

BARBER'S NOTCH<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

S O U N D<br />

2 BOKER ABALONE MINI<br />

FRENCH POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

4 BOKER PAUA<br />

FRENCH POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

S O U N D<br />

1 BOKER ABALONE<br />

The 6/8“ blade of this exceptional<br />

straight razor has an extremely hollow<br />

grind with jimping on both sides of<br />

the tang. The French point of the<br />

blade, made from O1 carbon steel, is<br />

a perfect complement to the unusual<br />

abalone handle. The simple laser<br />

engraving goes back to a historic<br />

etched pattern used at the start of the<br />

20th century for particularly exquisite<br />

Boker straight razors. Comes with<br />

historic packaging and a certificate of<br />

authenticity.<br />

ITEM NO. 140203 $ 405.95<br />

2 BOKER ABALONE MINI<br />

The exuberant response to the<br />

extraordinary material abalone has led<br />

us to add a scaled down version in<br />

the size 4/8 inch. The blade, made<br />

of the best Solingen blade steel with<br />

jimping on both sides of the tang, is<br />

also ground extra hollow with a ridge,<br />

and also bears the French head. With<br />

authentic Boker stamp in the blade<br />

bore, certificate of authenticity and<br />

historical packaging.<br />

ITEM NO. 140558 $ 312.95<br />

3 BOKER BLUE SHELL<br />

The so-called broadswords refer to<br />

particularly powerful razors and not<br />

only inspire confirmed lovers of the<br />

classic wet shave, but also us, time<br />

and time again. The mighty 7/8 inch<br />

wide blade of this exceptional razor<br />

also carries a Barber's Notch. The<br />

impressive handle scales are truly<br />

unique in color and pattern. In addition<br />

to the extraordinary adhesion material,<br />

which is additionally provided with an<br />

ornamental rivet, the detailed blade<br />

laser engraving immediately catches<br />

the eye. A historical Boker etching,<br />

with which our razors were already<br />

decorated around 1900, served as a<br />

model. With authentic Boker stamp<br />

in the blade passage, certificate of<br />

authenticity and historical packaging.<br />

ITEM NO. 140557 $ 416.95<br />

4 BOKER PAUA<br />

The razor Boker Paua in the popular<br />

size 5/8 inch is a real eye-catcher<br />

and combines an extraordinary look<br />

with traditional craftsmanship. The<br />

impressive handle scales are truly<br />

unique in color and pattern. The blade<br />

with French head is ground extra<br />

hollow with a ridge, and of course<br />

also bears the historical engraving that<br />

was once used for particularly unusual<br />

Boker razors. Thanks to the jimping<br />

on both sides, the perfectly balanced<br />

razor always offers a secure grip. With<br />

authentic Boker stamp on the blade,<br />

certificate of authenticity and historical<br />

packaging.<br />

ITEM NO. 140554 $ 364.95


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BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

23<br />

BOKER THE CELEBRATED<br />

BOKER THE CELEBRATED<br />

The reissue of the most famous<br />

models in the long history of the<br />

Boker straight razor. Featured in<br />

the 1906 product catalog of Boker<br />

USA, these especially high quality<br />

models were decorated with the<br />

same traditional lettering. The newly<br />

designed models with handles made<br />

from a selection of fine woods also<br />

feature the popular 5/8" blades, which<br />

are laboriously made from carbon steel<br />

and elaborately decorated. Delivered<br />

in historic packaging with certificate<br />

of authenticity.<br />

1 THE CELEBRATED OLIVE<br />

The scales of this elegant model are<br />

made from hand selected olive wood,<br />

exuding a lively grain. This model<br />

is further refined with the classic<br />

Boker tree symbol, which is delicately<br />

inserted into the handle scale. The<br />

back of the blade is also adorned<br />

with artistic decoration, adding to the<br />

elegance of this piece.<br />

ITEM NO. 140327 $ 301.95<br />

2 THE CELEBRATED EBONY<br />

The handle scales of this classic model<br />

are crafted of timeless ebony, which<br />

lends a robustness, high density, and<br />

age resistance, as well as functionality.<br />

This exquisite piece is further refined<br />

with the classic Boker tree symbol,<br />

which is carefully inserted into the<br />

handle scale.<br />

ITEM NO. 140427 $ 322.95<br />

THE CELEBRATED features unique<br />

and precious woods that are delivered<br />

as planking material, and then cut<br />

by hand into scantlings before being<br />

ground down to razor scales. Then<br />

the handles are precision milled<br />

and provided a fine chamfer for a<br />

remarkably comfortable grip. Delivered<br />

in historic packaging with certificate<br />

of authenticity.<br />

3 THE CELEBRATED CURLY BIRCH<br />

The wood of the curly birch, indigenous<br />

to Northern Europe, is often used<br />

for exceptional knives thanks to its<br />

special characteristics. Features of<br />

this truly extraordinary model include a<br />

modern handle with a tree emblem, as<br />

well as a 6/8" carbon steel blade with<br />

a straight spine and polished, faceted<br />

point.<br />

ITEM NO. 140535 $ 301.95<br />

4 THE CELEBRATED WENGE<br />

The handles of this model boast the<br />

extraordinary contrasting pattern<br />

of Wenge, an African fine wood,<br />

which gives each piece a unique and<br />

individual appearance. The 6/8" blade<br />

of carbon steel has a combination<br />

square and faceted round point, as<br />

well as a straight spine, which gives<br />

the blade a harmonious appearance.<br />

ITEM NO. 140534 $ 301.95<br />

3 THE CELEBRATED CURLY BIRCH<br />

SQUARE POINT<br />

FACETED POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

1 THE CELEBRATED OLIVE<br />

ROUND POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

S O U N D<br />

2 THE CELEBRATED EBONY<br />

ROUND POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

4 THE CELEBRATED WENGE<br />

SQUARE POINT<br />

FACETED POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

S O U N D


24 BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

25<br />

BOKER ELITE CARBON<br />

BOKER PREMIUM SELECTION<br />

O1 CARBON STEEL<br />

1 BOKER ELITE CARBON 3.0<br />

ROUND POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

3 BOKER MOTHER OF PEARL 2.0<br />

SQUARE POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

S O U N D<br />

O1 CARBON STEEL<br />

4 BOKER TORTOISE SHELL 2.0<br />

SQUARE POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

2 BOKER ELITE CARBON SE 2.0<br />

SPANISH POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

S O U N D<br />

BOKER ELITE<br />

Tradition meets the modern age.<br />

At the end of the 19th century,<br />

especially extravagant straight razors<br />

were sold under the brand "Boker<br />

Elite." We continue that tradition<br />

with this exceptional line of straight<br />

razors. The handle scales of these<br />

impressive models are CNC-milled<br />

from a block of carbon fiber, and<br />

the massive 6/8" blade features two<br />

bevels on the blade back.<br />

1 BOKER ELITE CARBON 3.0<br />

The latest version of the popular Elite<br />

Carbon sports two red G10 liners,<br />

creating a striking contrast to the carbon<br />

fiber scales. The CNC-milled carbon<br />

fiber scales provide added stability<br />

and silky soft blade movements. The<br />

harmonious overall appearance is<br />

completed by a 6/8" blade of carbon<br />

steel with two chamfers on the spine.<br />

Comes in historic packaging with a<br />

certificate of authenticity.<br />

ITEM NO. 140544 $ 249.95<br />

2 BOKER ELITE CARBON 2.0<br />

The carbon fiber handle of this Special<br />

Edition is manually contoured and<br />

goes perfectly with the elaborately<br />

ground blade spine and Spanish point.<br />

The CNC-milled carbon fiber scales<br />

are polished to achieve a subtle sheen<br />

and highlight the special texture of the<br />

carbon fiber. The red G10 spacer adds<br />

the perfect touch of color. Comes in<br />

historic packaging with a certificate of<br />

authenticity.<br />

ITEM NO. 140545 $ 380.95<br />

BOKER PREMIUM SELECTION<br />

The two Boker Premium Selection<br />

straight razors once again set<br />

themselves apart from other catalog<br />

highlights. The elaborately worked<br />

handles of faux mother-of-pearl and<br />

faux tortoise shell, which are milled<br />

in the Boker manufactory in Solingen,<br />

look deceptively similar to the<br />

authentic natural materials. The nickel<br />

silver inlays further underline the<br />

elaborate production and refinement<br />

of the handles and blades.<br />

3 BOKER MOTHER OF PEARL 2.0<br />

The cut and polished shells of the pearl<br />

oysters were once a common currency<br />

and have been used in the production<br />

of jewelry for ages. The handles of<br />

this exquisite model are crafted of faux<br />

pearl, but are much stronger in contrast<br />

to the natural material. The shimmering<br />

handle harmonizes beautifully with the<br />

partial gilding of the blade's spine.<br />

The extra hollow and ridge ground 6/8<br />

blade is made of classic non stainless<br />

carbon steel O1. With authentic Boker<br />

stamp in the blade bore, certificate of<br />

authenticity and historical packaging.<br />

ITEM NO. 140556 $ 380.95<br />

4 BOKER TORTOISE SHELL 2.0<br />

The Boker Tortoise Shell gets a new<br />

look. The 6/8 inch blade with goldplated<br />

spine blends harmoniously into<br />

the modern handle shape. The extra<br />

hollow and ridge ground blade is made<br />

of classic stainless carbon steel. The<br />

nickel silver inlay and the doublesided<br />

jimping are just a few of the<br />

new features. In addition, the third<br />

rivet provides additional stability. With<br />

authentic Boker stamp in the blade<br />

bore, certificate of authenticity and<br />

historical packaging.<br />

ITEM NO. 140555 $ 380.95


26 BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

27<br />

BOKER KING CUTTER<br />

BOKER EDELWEISS<br />

1 BOKER KING CUTTER BLACK<br />

ROUND POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

3 BOKER EDELWEISS<br />

ROUND POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

2 BOKER KING CUTTER WHITE<br />

ROUND POINT<br />

EXTRA HOLLOW<br />

S O U N D<br />

1 - 2 BOKER KING CUTTER<br />

The King Cutter guarantees a royal start<br />

to your day. A true classic in the Boker<br />

lineup, since the beginning of the 20th<br />

century. With the practical 5/8" blade, it is<br />

the ideal razor for use every morning. The<br />

King Cutter is easy to handle, provides<br />

excellent shaving results, and is also<br />

suitable for less experienced users. The<br />

non-stainless blade is made from the<br />

best Solingen razor steel, and masters<br />

daily use with ease, with its traditional<br />

extra hollow grind with belly. The original<br />

Boker King Cutter etch graces the blade.<br />

Delivered in historic packaging with<br />

certificate of authenticity.<br />

1 BOKER KING CUTTER BLACK<br />

The classic King Cutter with black<br />

synthetic handle scales is the top-selling<br />

straight razor from the Boker manufactory.<br />

The fine Boker tree inlay, made from<br />

nickel silver, is placed in the high quality,<br />

moisture resistant synthetic scale by<br />

hand, and is then polished. The jimping<br />

on both sides of the tang provides an<br />

especially secure grip.<br />

ITEM NO 140524 $ 259.95<br />

2 BOKER KING CUTTER WHITE<br />

This classic King Cutter features<br />

moisture resistant white synthetic<br />

handle scales, which exude an elegant<br />

ivory essence. The fine Boker tree<br />

inlay, made from nickel silver, is placed<br />

in the high quality, moisture resistant<br />

synthetic scale by hand, and is then<br />

polished. The jimping on both sides of<br />

the tang provides an especially secure<br />

grip.<br />

ITEM NO 140624 $ 259.95<br />

3 BOKER EDELWEISS<br />

The Edelweiss straight razor has been<br />

a strong component of the historic<br />

Boker straight razor production since<br />

the 1920's. The elaborately decorated<br />

Edelweiss lettering in the nickel<br />

silver inlay is inserted by hand into<br />

the high quality synthetic handle, and<br />

complements the classic ivory look. Like<br />

the historic models, the tang features<br />

jimping on the top, and the blade is<br />

adorned with the classic etch. The third<br />

decorative pin gives the handle additional<br />

stability, while keeping with the original<br />

design. This version is equipped with a<br />

round head, in the popular 5/8" width.<br />

Delivered in historic packaging with<br />

certificate of authenticity.<br />

ITEM NO. 140720 $ 322.95


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BÖKER MANUFAKTUR<br />

29<br />

BOKER BARBERETTE<br />

BOKER BARBERETTE<br />

The Boker Barberette stylishly unifies<br />

the benefits of a forged straight razor<br />

with those of a safety razor. The handling<br />

is comparable to that of a straight razor,<br />

but there is no need to clean and strop it,<br />

since the replaceable razors can simply<br />

be changed.<br />

The Boker Barberette is not only very<br />

popular among wet shaving lovers,<br />

travelers, and professional <strong>barbers</strong><br />

and hair dressers, but can also be<br />

found in bathrooms at home as a<br />

low-maintenance, comfortable, versatile<br />

companion. Barbers especially like to<br />

use the uncomplicated replaceable<br />

blades in hectic business operations<br />

due to hygiene regulations, rather than<br />

disinfecting straight razors the traditional<br />

way. The newly designed version adds a<br />

splash of style.<br />

The Boker Barberette has the same<br />

geometry and size of our forged straight<br />

razors. Thanks to the grooved synthetic<br />

surface, it provides a safe grip for fingers<br />

at any time. The blade receptacle is<br />

made from stainless steel and moistureresistant<br />

synthetic, and is designed to<br />

permit the use of both the ubiquitous<br />

43mm standard blades for classic safety<br />

razors (double edge) and the 65mm<br />

long standard blades. Before inserting,<br />

double edge razors are carefully broken<br />

in the middle.<br />

The handles of the Barberette follow<br />

that of forged straight razors made<br />

by the Boker Manufactory and leave<br />

nothing to be desired. You have the<br />

choice between moisture-resistant<br />

synthetic with nickel silver inlay, hand<br />

selected olive wood with contrasting<br />

grain and elaborate ornamentation, or<br />

faux horn with decorative stud. The<br />

Boker Barberette combines professional<br />

practicality with the usual handling and<br />

balance and authentic aesthetics of<br />

a classic straight razor. In addition, it<br />

provides a price alternative to forged<br />

straight razors for beginners.<br />

1 BOKER BARBERETTE BLACK & RED<br />

The unusual handle made of carbon<br />

fiber with red liners, in combination<br />

with the black coated blade holder,<br />

brings racing flair to the bathroom<br />

at home. But not to worry - shaving<br />

with the Boker Barbarette Black &<br />

Red doesn't take a hundredth of a<br />

second, even if it effortlessly masters<br />

the most difficult (facial) passages<br />

as if it were actually an F1 bolide.<br />

To avoid bloody tracks on the race<br />

track, you can choose between 43mm<br />

and 65mm double edge standard<br />

blades according to your preferences.<br />

Delivered in historical packaging with<br />

a double-edged blade.<br />

ITEM NO. 140909 $ 104.95<br />

2 BOKER BARBERETTE HORN<br />

STAINLESS<br />

3 BOKER BARBERETTE BLACK<br />

STAINLESS<br />

4 BOKER BARBERETTE OLIVE<br />

STAINLESS<br />

1 BOKER BARBERETTE BLACK & RED<br />

STAINLESS<br />

2 BOKER BARBERETTE HORN<br />

Just like the straight razors made<br />

by Boker Manufactory Solingen,<br />

this version of the Boker Barberette<br />

features breathtaking artificial horn<br />

handles. The varied patterning is<br />

almost indistinguishable from the<br />

natural material, ranging in color<br />

from white to brown and dark brown.<br />

The blade receptacle is suitable for<br />

standard blades with 43mm and<br />

65mm width. Delivered in historic<br />

packaging with double-edged blade.<br />

3 BOKER BARBERETTE BLACK<br />

This model impresses with its<br />

unbeatable price/performance ratio,<br />

as well as its refined look. The<br />

stylish Boker tree inlay made from<br />

nickel silver is inserted in painstaking<br />

manual work into the synthetic handle.<br />

The blade receptacle, made from<br />

stainless steel with synthetic insert,<br />

is suitable for standard blades with<br />

43mm and 65mm width. Delivered in<br />

historic packaging with double-edged<br />

blade.<br />

4 BOKER BARBERETTE OLIVE<br />

The handle scales, made from elegant<br />

olive wood, give this piece its special<br />

accent and lively grain. This model<br />

is further refined with the classic<br />

Boker tree symbol, which is delicately<br />

inserted into the wooden handle.<br />

The blade receptacle is suitable for<br />

standard blades with 43mm and<br />

65mm width. Delivered in historic<br />

packaging with double-edged blade.<br />

ITEM NO. 140902 $ 114.95<br />

ITEM NO. 140905 $ 104.95<br />

ITEM NO. 140901 $ 83.95


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BOKER PRO BARBERETTE<br />

BLADES & ACCESSORIES<br />

3<br />

4 5<br />

1 BOKER PRO BARBERETTE BLACK<br />

STAINLESS<br />

6<br />

7 8 9<br />

2 BOKER PRO LONG BARBERETTE BLACK<br />

STAINLESS<br />

Along with the established Boker<br />

Barberettes with a plastic blade receptacle<br />

we already offer, many <strong>barbers</strong> have<br />

been asking for a straight razor knife<br />

with a stainless steel receptacle. The<br />

receptacle of the Boker Pro Barberettes is<br />

designed to accommodate a half Double<br />

Edge (43mm standard blade) and hold it<br />

securely between the two stainless steel<br />

parts. This system has been used by<br />

professional <strong>barbers</strong> and hairdressers for<br />

many years before we optimized it:<br />

• The geometry and size of the Boker Pro<br />

Barberette follows that of the premium<br />

quality forged straight razors made by the<br />

Boker Manufactory in Solingen.<br />

• The bottom of the tang has a fine<br />

jimping, offering a secure grip even when<br />

wet.<br />

• In order to improve opening the two<br />

blade halves, the round point is tapered<br />

inward on both sides. When the clamp<br />

is removed, the two halves can be easily<br />

pushed against each other by means of<br />

the round point.<br />

• Precise riveting and superior<br />

craftsmanship ensure precise function<br />

and a long life, even with heavy use.<br />

The Boker Pro Barberette combines<br />

professional functionality, a familiar grip<br />

and balance and the authentic aesthetics<br />

of a classic straight razor. If you are just<br />

starting out, it is an alternative to a forged<br />

straight razor at a lower price point.<br />

Before inserting, the double blades need<br />

to be carefully broken in half. Comes with<br />

historic packaging and a double-edged<br />

blade.<br />

1 BOKER PRO BARBERETTE BLACK<br />

The handle is made from moisture<br />

resistant synthetic with intarsia work.<br />

The material is easy to care for, very<br />

durable and boasts a classic look.<br />

Suitable for standard 43mm blades<br />

(Double Edge).<br />

ITEM NO. 140907 $ 83.95<br />

2 BOKER PRO LONG BARBERETTE<br />

BLACK<br />

Shortly after the introduction of<br />

the popular Boker Pro Barberette,<br />

the wish for a long version arose,<br />

where the blade holder is specifically<br />

designed for 65mm long standard<br />

blades. Even though the full blade<br />

width is certainly not necessary for<br />

shaving tricky facial contours, the<br />

long blade comes closest to shaving<br />

with a forged razor. Similar to its little<br />

brother, the blade is fixed between<br />

two stainless steel halves, by means<br />

of holding points.<br />

ITEM NO. 140910 $ 88.95<br />

3 REPLACEMENT BLADES<br />

Set of five replacement blades for our<br />

popular Safety Razors and Barberette<br />

series. The stainless, platinum coated<br />

razor blades are durable and gentle on<br />

the skin.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO141 $ 6.95<br />

4 BOKER REPLACEMENT BLADES<br />

Set of ten replacement blades for our<br />

popular Safety Razors and Barberette<br />

series. The stainless, ice-hardened<br />

razor blades are durable and gentle on<br />

the skin. 100% German manufactured.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO160 $ 10.95<br />

5 TONDEO TSS 3 RAZOR BLADES<br />

Set of 10 replacement blades (65mm)<br />

for our popular Boker Barberette series.<br />

The stainless razor blades are gentle on<br />

the skin and completely durable. Made<br />

in Solingen, Germany.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO165 $ 26.95<br />

6 PERSONNA 10 PLATINUM RED<br />

Set of 10 replacement blades (43mm)<br />

for our popular Safety Razors and<br />

Barberette series razors. The stainless,<br />

multi-coated razor blades are gentle on<br />

the skin and completely durable. Made<br />

in Israel.<br />

ITEM NO. 04NR002 $ 6.95<br />

7 FEATHER FH-10 RAZOR BLADES<br />

Set of 10 replacement blades (43mm)<br />

for our popular Safety Razors and<br />

Barberette series. The stainless razor<br />

blades are durable and gentle on the<br />

skin - and are considered the sharpest<br />

razor blades on the market. Made in<br />

Japan.<br />

ITEM NO. 04NR001 $ 14.95<br />

8 - 9 ALUM<br />

Alum is a natural mineral with antiseptic<br />

and astringent properties. For centuries,<br />

alum has been used as a hemostatic<br />

and for alleviating razor burn and<br />

skin irritations. After shaving, the<br />

styptic pencil is first wetted and then<br />

rubbed gently over any affected skin<br />

areas. It is also a popular aftershave<br />

or deodorant. Alum doesn't contain<br />

preservatives, colorants or fragrances.<br />

It is hypoallergenic, cost effective and<br />

extremely economical.<br />

8 OSMA ALUM BLOCK<br />

2.64 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO184 $ 16.95<br />

9 OSMA STYPTIC PENCIL<br />

0.42 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO185 $ 9.95


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BOKER RAZOR CASES<br />

BOKER RAZOR CASES<br />

1<br />

Suitable for a stainless steel razor, or, if used with a carbon steel (non-stainless) razor,<br />

use an additional wrapping, such as an oil paper, to prevent direct contact with the<br />

leather and the tannin acid in the material, which could cause corrosion to the blade.<br />

Straight razor not included<br />

GENUINE<br />

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2<br />

GENUINE<br />

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Straight razor not included<br />

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1 BOKER ROLL-UP CASE<br />

This classic roll-up case, made from<br />

genuine leather, offers the perfect<br />

protection for your Boker straight<br />

razor when traveling. The pocket can<br />

be closed securely with two parallel<br />

leather straps and provides ample space<br />

for any standard straight razor in sizes<br />

between 4/8" and 7/8". Overall length is<br />

approximately 7.13".<br />

ITEM NO. 090014 $ 65.95<br />

2 BOKER LEATHER SHEATH BROWN<br />

This handsome sheath, designed<br />

exclusively for straight razors, is made<br />

from goatskin leather and is perfect<br />

for transporting and protecting any<br />

Boker straight razor in sizes 4/8" to<br />

7/8". Decorated with an embossed<br />

Boker tree logo. Total length is<br />

approximately 6.75".<br />

ITEM NO. 090020 $ 27.95<br />

3 BOKER ONE-WEEK SHAVING SET<br />

The sensitive, fine edge of the<br />

straight razor mostly realigns after<br />

a sufficiently long resting period.<br />

If you give the edge a sufficient<br />

amount of time to recover after<br />

the shave, you can minimize<br />

the care effort and increase the<br />

lifespan of the straight razor. For<br />

this reason, one-week sets were<br />

popular from the 19th century into<br />

the 1930's. They contained seven<br />

identical straight razors marked<br />

with the individual days of the<br />

week, in a handy wooden box.<br />

The Boker one-week box gives the<br />

fan and collector the opportunity<br />

to configure his own one-week<br />

set according to his needs, with<br />

identical or different straight razor<br />

models. To make it less susceptible<br />

to moisture, we decided against<br />

using genuine leather and instead<br />

dressed the wood with high quality<br />

synthetic leather inside and out,<br />

employing an elaborate wrapping<br />

technique. The pockets with the<br />

seven straight razor receptacles have<br />

been padded to prevent slipping.<br />

With diagonal ribbon closure in the<br />

lid, and decorative brass brackets.<br />

Dimensions: 8.75" x 7.00".<br />

ITEM NO. 090016 $ 166.95<br />

4 BOKER LEATHER SHEATH BLACK<br />

This premium black leather sheath is<br />

suited for all conventionally sized straight<br />

razors. For safe storage and transport<br />

of your straight razors, the blade crook<br />

is engaged through the opening in the<br />

seam. Overall length: 5.75".<br />

ITEM NO. 090011 $ 27.95


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35<br />

CARE & STROPPING OF STRAIGHT RAZORS<br />

SHARPENING & ACCESSORIES<br />

Caring for a straight razor mainly<br />

entails preserving the razor's edge<br />

and protecting it from corrosion.<br />

The sharpness of the razor mainly<br />

comes from regular "stropping" on<br />

linen and untreated leather and,<br />

after a while, on leather treated<br />

with a grinding paste. This requires<br />

a bit of practice but can be learned<br />

quickly. While with a pocket or<br />

kitchen knife, the difficulty lies in<br />

maintaining the correct angle, the<br />

geometry of the straight razor helps<br />

us a lot in this respect. The precisely<br />

balanced ratio of the very thick back<br />

of the blade to the whisper-thin<br />

edge ensures that you automatically<br />

get the right angle on the edge<br />

when the back touches the leather<br />

strop (see fig. 1).<br />

SPINE<br />

LEATHER<br />

Fig. 1<br />

BLADE<br />

First, touch the back to the leather<br />

and then carefully move the edge<br />

to touch the strop. Now pull the<br />

straight razor with slight pressure in<br />

the direction of the back (away from<br />

the edge) across the entire length<br />

of the strop. While doing so, move<br />

the razor slightly diagonally across<br />

the leather. This way you can cover<br />

the entire length of the edge with<br />

the leather. The back and the edge<br />

must be in constant contact with<br />

the strop (see fig. 2).<br />

Fig. 2<br />

It is very important to flip the razor<br />

over its back when you reach the<br />

end of the strop. UNDER NO<br />

CIRCUMSTANCE should you flip<br />

the straight razor over the edge –<br />

this would round off the edge again,<br />

i.e. blunt it (see fig. 3).<br />

Fig. 3<br />

The untreated leather does not<br />

remove material from the edge, i.e.,<br />

it does not sharpen the razor in the<br />

usual sense. You can image the burr<br />

of the edge microscopically like a<br />

comb whose teeth are bent in all<br />

directions after shaving. The strop<br />

realigns these teeth into an even<br />

burr. If available, one should use<br />

the linen side in exactly the same<br />

manner as the leather strop before<br />

stropping.<br />

The fiber of the linen is soft, the<br />

mesh of the textile, however, is<br />

rough. This allows the linen to grip<br />

the burr and align it. The weave of<br />

the textile catches dirt and loose<br />

steel particles which could damage<br />

the sensitive edge when pressed<br />

against the strop. The final use of the<br />

strop makes the resulting edge finer.<br />

You should strop the razor BEFORE,<br />

and not AFTER shaving. Steel has a<br />

certain level of self-healing power,<br />

or “memory.” After stress, the burr<br />

slowly and partially stands itself up<br />

again. If you violently rip the burr<br />

up with the strop immediately after<br />

shaving, this stresses the material,<br />

which shortens the life expectancy<br />

of the burr and, in the long run, of<br />

the razor. The razor should rest for<br />

at least 24 hours after the shave –<br />

but 48 hours or more is ideal, so<br />

if you shave every day, you should<br />

own at least two straight razors. Our<br />

grandfathers therefore often had<br />

sets for the entire week, containing<br />

7 razors.<br />

If the cutting performance of the<br />

razor decreases over time despite<br />

regular stropping, the razor should<br />

be stropped on a second strop<br />

treated with special red grinding<br />

paste. This process actually does<br />

remove a minute amount of steel<br />

from the blade. It is not that easy<br />

to answer the obvious question of<br />

after how many shaves this should<br />

be done, as every beard is different.<br />

Many men only shave partially and<br />

contour their beards – the stress on<br />

the blade is different in each case.<br />

The user should strop with paste<br />

when the razor begins to pinch<br />

when shaving.<br />

After stropping with paste, you<br />

should clean the blade thoroughly,<br />

and strop it once more on untreated<br />

leather. In order to protect it from<br />

corrosion, dry the blade carefully<br />

and thoroughly after shaving, and<br />

then oil it with an acid-free, viscous<br />

oil. Camellia oil has proven to be<br />

excellent for this purpose (see page<br />

33).<br />

1 BELGIAN WHETSTONE BLUE<br />

The blue Belgian whetstone features<br />

a content of garnet of 30% and<br />

sharpens a little slower than the<br />

yellow whetstone (above). The thicker<br />

natural layers allow larger whetstone<br />

sizes. Individual shaping is possible.<br />

5000 grit. Comes in an attractive<br />

wooden box. Length: 8.00". Width:<br />

2.50". Thickness: 0.75". Weight: 23 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 09BB001 $ 146.95<br />

2 BOKER SUPER ERASER<br />

The versatile Boker Super Eraser<br />

is perfect for grinding, scrubbing,<br />

smoothing, cleaning, and polishing<br />

metal surfaces, with its fine 240 grit.<br />

Especially with blades made of carbon<br />

steel, the typical dark spots as well<br />

as rust can appear after some time.<br />

This is absolutely normal and does not<br />

represent a defect, but it may disturb<br />

the optical appearance of the knife.<br />

To give the blades a new shine again,<br />

regular care with the Boker Super<br />

Eraser is therefore recommended.<br />

Made in Germany. Dimensions: 3.15"<br />

x 1.97" x 0.79".<br />

ITEM NO. 09BO304 $ 15.95<br />

3 BOKER CAMELLIA OIL<br />

This high quality, pure camellia oil<br />

is made according to a traditional<br />

Chinese recipe, and has many uses.<br />

The thin oil is extracted from the<br />

seed of the camellia tree, is taste<br />

neutral, odorless, and does not dry.<br />

The camellia oil is food safe and<br />

impresses with its special purity.<br />

Corrosion protection<br />

The acid-free, non-resinous, and<br />

non-evaporating camellia oil is<br />

traditionally used to protect from<br />

corrosion in the care of high quality<br />

knife blades made from carbon steel,<br />

as well as tools and weapons. It<br />

1<br />

2<br />

is purely organic and perfect for<br />

preserving non-stainless kitchen<br />

knives and straight razors as – in<br />

contrast to other care oils – does not<br />

form an emulsion with water.<br />

Wood protection<br />

The low-viscosity oil quickly absorbs<br />

into the wood and protects from<br />

moisture, dirt, and UV radiation.<br />

Camellia oil is clear, does not discolor<br />

the wood, and brings out the grain<br />

beautifully. Outstanding for the care<br />

of high quality straight razor handles<br />

and kitchen knife handles made from<br />

fine woods.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO175 $ 24.95<br />

3


36 BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

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BOKER HANGING STROPS<br />

BOKER STROPS<br />

TREATED WITH<br />

SANDING PASTE<br />

1<br />

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GENUINE<br />

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GENUINE<br />

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GENUINE<br />

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3<br />

1 BOKER HANGING STROP<br />

This high quality Boker strop for straight<br />

razors is made from the finest cowhide,<br />

and features nickel plated steel loops<br />

for hanging and holding. The back is<br />

made from linen, which picks up dirt and<br />

loose steel particles before the leather<br />

does. Adorned with the authentic Boker<br />

stamp. Includes leather care paste.<br />

Working surface: 1.75" x 11.75". Overall<br />

length: 18.13".<br />

2 BOKER MOUNTED HANGING<br />

STROP WITH HANDLE<br />

This high quality hanging strop is made<br />

from genuine Russian leather, and<br />

features a nickel plated steel loop for<br />

hanging. The leather handle ensures a<br />

comfortable grip. The linen back and<br />

authentic Boker stamp on the front<br />

completes the package. Includes leather<br />

care paste. Working surface: 2.00" x<br />

15.75". Overall length: 24.75".<br />

GENUINE<br />

l e a t h e r<br />

3 BOKER HANGING STROP EXTRA<br />

WIDE<br />

This premium hanging strop is made<br />

from genuine Russian leather, and is<br />

extra wide (3⅛"). The nickel plated steel<br />

loops allow hanging and holding. The<br />

red back side is characteristic of Russian<br />

leather, and the front side is adorned<br />

with the authentic Boker stamp. Includes<br />

leather care paste. Area: 3.13" x 14.75".<br />

Overall length: 22.50".<br />

6 7<br />

4 BOKER SPANNER STROP<br />

Ideal for stropping straight razors on both<br />

sides. Before and after stropping can be<br />

performed on two different surfaces with<br />

different grinding pastes. The leather<br />

side without paste is intended for final<br />

stropping. The springy construction<br />

makes this product a perfect alternative<br />

to the popular hanging strop. Adorned<br />

with the authentic Boker stamp on front.<br />

Working surface: 1.50" x 7.13". Overall<br />

length: 13.50".<br />

5 BOKER STROP TOP FINISH<br />

Newly designed premium strop<br />

with specially treated cowhide on<br />

both sides for an especially long<br />

life. It gives any blade the perfect<br />

finish after it has been sharpened<br />

on a stone, such as the Belgian<br />

"Brocken." Both surfaces are perfect<br />

for working with the grinding pastes<br />

from the Boker product lineup.<br />

Work surface: 1.50 x 10.25". Overall<br />

length: 14.25".<br />

6 BOKER CONDITIONING PASTE<br />

Very effective treatment paste for<br />

stropping belts. Stropping belts, which<br />

are used without additional abrasive<br />

elements, should be treated with an<br />

appropriate leather care from time to<br />

time, to prevent the leather from drying<br />

out. The treatment paste will keep the<br />

stropping belt smooth and flexible.<br />

Contains 0.17 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 09BO300 $ 13.95<br />

7 BOKER GRINDING PASTE<br />

This grinding paste with medium<br />

grinding effect serves to re-sharpen<br />

the razor on the stropping belt. It<br />

contains oil for the care of the leather,<br />

and can be applied to all types of<br />

leather. Contains 0.17 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO161 $ 83.95<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO163 $ 181.95<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO162 $ 125.95<br />

ITEM NO. 090507 $ 88.95<br />

ITEM NO. 090508 $ 114.95<br />

ITEM NO. 09BO301 $ 10.95


38<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

39<br />

BOKER SHAVING SETS<br />

BOKER SHAVING SETS<br />

3 BOKER GIFT SET BARBERETTE BLACK<br />

2<br />

1 BOKER SHAVING STARTER SET 2.0<br />

BOKER SHAVING SETS<br />

Whether for Christmas, birthdays,<br />

anniversaries, you name it - gifts for<br />

men are easier to find than you think.<br />

Daily shaving with the razor and<br />

the care of the beard are no longer<br />

a necessary evil, but today provide<br />

wellness and relaxation for many men.<br />

1 BOKER SHAVING STARTER SET 2.0<br />

One of the most frequently asked<br />

questions when customers get into<br />

classic wet shaving concerns the<br />

necessary equipment. Our updated<br />

shaving accessories kit makes the<br />

selection easier and offers the best<br />

possible start with this fascinating<br />

topic. The shaving kit contains the<br />

Classic Black Shaving Brush (item<br />

04BO125, shown on page 41),<br />

Camellia Oil (item 04BO175, shown<br />

on page 33), a Boker Hanging Strop<br />

(item 04BO161, shown on page 34),<br />

and Tallowate Tobacco Shaving Soap<br />

(item 04BO178, shown on page 40).<br />

Gift boxed.<br />

ITEM NO. 090017 $ 208.95<br />

2 BOKER SHAVING SET CLASSIC<br />

This 3-piece set features black amber<br />

handles with chromed metal accents.<br />

Compatible with the Gillette® Mach3®<br />

system, one of the most frequently<br />

used shaving systems in the world.<br />

Three blades ensure a gentle, thorough<br />

shave. Includes chrome stand and<br />

shaving brush with vegan fiber.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO176 $ 173.95<br />

3 BOKER GIFT SET BARBERETTE<br />

BLACK<br />

Thanks to its low entry-level price<br />

point and easy maintenance, wet<br />

shaving beginners like to start with the<br />

Barberette set. The color coordinated<br />

complete set contains the Barberette<br />

Black (item 140901, shown on page<br />

27), a matching Classic Black Shaving<br />

Brush (item 04BO125, shown on page<br />

41), Tallowate Tobacco Shaving Soap<br />

(item 04BO178, shown on page 40),<br />

and one set of 10 each of the Tondeo<br />

TSS 3 and Feather FH-10 Razor Blades<br />

(both shown on page 29).<br />

ITEM NO. 140901SET $ 218.95<br />

4 BOKER GIFT SET BARBERETTE<br />

HORN<br />

Thanks to its low entry-level price<br />

point and easy maintenance, wet<br />

shaving beginners like to start with the<br />

Barberette set. Both the Barberette<br />

Horn (item 140905, shown on page<br />

27) and the matching Classic Horn<br />

Shaving Brush (item 04BO129, shown<br />

on page 41) boast the vibrant pattern<br />

of the faux horn. Tallowate Tobacco<br />

Shaving Soap (item 04BO178, shown<br />

on page 40) and a 10-pack of each the<br />

Tondeo TSS3 and the Feather FH-10<br />

Razor Blades (both shown on page 29)<br />

are also included.<br />

ITEM NO. 140905SET $ 238.95<br />

4 BOKER GIFT SET BARBERETTE HORN


40 BÖKER MANUFAKTUR<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR<br />

41<br />

BOKER SAFETY RAZORS<br />

BOKER SAFETY RAZORS<br />

6<br />

9 12<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

4<br />

7<br />

10<br />

13<br />

5<br />

1 BOKER SAFETY RAZOR WITH<br />

COMB<br />

A premium safety razor with an open<br />

comb for skilled wet shavers. This open<br />

comb allows the shaving foam to flow<br />

off freely. The handle and tooth comb<br />

are made of solid brass and are crafted<br />

from a solid billet. The razor head is also<br />

made from solid brass. All components<br />

are nickel plated. The practical design<br />

gives the safety razor a comfortable<br />

weight during use, for a high quality feel.<br />

Compatible with all standard razor blades.<br />

Overall length: 3.50". Weight: 2.4 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO171 $ 76.95<br />

2 BOKER BUTTERFLY RAZOR<br />

This sleek safety razor was designed with<br />

a butterfly mechanism for fast and easy<br />

blade changes. The razor head opens by<br />

rotating the end cap on the handle, giving<br />

access to the blade. All components<br />

are made from zinc die-castings, and<br />

feature a premium chrome-plated finish.<br />

Compatible with all standard razor blades.<br />

Overall length: 3.50". Weight: 2 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO170 $ 47.95<br />

3 BOKER NARROW HEAD RAZOR<br />

This particularly low profile razor head<br />

with closed comb is ideal for the "problem<br />

zones" while shaving. The extended length<br />

handle is machined from a solid brass<br />

billet. The head components are made<br />

from a zinc die-casting. All components<br />

feature a premium chrome-plated finish.<br />

Compatible with all standard razor blades.<br />

Overall length: 3.75". Weight: 2.3 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO172 $ 56.95<br />

4 BOKER SAFETY RAZOR CLASSIC II<br />

a traditional razor in classic design, with<br />

closed comb and discreet logo on the<br />

bottom side. Solid metal construction,<br />

chrome plated. Not compatible with<br />

safety razor stand (model 04BO224).<br />

Overall length: 3.75". Weight: 2.6 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO220 $ 41.95<br />

5 BOKER CHROME STAND FOR<br />

SAFETY RAZOR – This high quality<br />

stand allows tidy, upright storage for your<br />

safety razor. Solid metal construction,<br />

chrome plated. Inner diamater: 0.48".<br />

Overall width: 1.18". Weight: 1.9 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO224 $ 20.95<br />

6 BOKER SAFETY RAZOR BUTTERFLY<br />

GUNMETAL GRAY – The Boker Butterfly<br />

razor has been designed with a butterfly<br />

mechanism for easy blade change. By<br />

turning the end piece of the handle, the<br />

razor head opens, allowing access to<br />

the blade. Chrome plated, solid metal<br />

construction in modern Gunmetal Gray,<br />

with discreet logo on the underside.<br />

Overall length: 3.18". Weight: 2.1 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO216 $ 41.95<br />

8<br />

7 BOKER SAFETY RAZOR<br />

BUTTERFLY ROSE GOLD<br />

Same as above (pos. 6), but in Rose Gold.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO215 $ 45.95<br />

8 BOKER SAFETY RAZOR<br />

BUTTERFLY CHROME<br />

Same as above (pos. 6), but in chrome.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO214 $ 36.95<br />

9 BOKER SAFETY RAZOR BUTTERFLY<br />

L ROSE GOLD<br />

For lovers of a slightly longer handle,<br />

the Boker Butterfly L razor has been<br />

designed with a butterfly mechanism.<br />

By turning the end piece of the handle,<br />

the razor head opens, allowing access<br />

to the blade. Chrome plated, solid metal<br />

construction in classic rose gold with a<br />

11<br />

discreet logo on the underside. Overall<br />

length: 4.33". Weight: 2.6 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO218 $ 54.95<br />

10 BOKER SAFETY RAZOR<br />

BUTTERFLY L CHROME<br />

Same as above (pos. 9), but in chrome.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO217 $ 41.95<br />

11 BOKER SAFETY RAZOR<br />

BUTTERFLY L GUNMETAL GRAY<br />

Same as above (pos. 9), but in Gunmetal<br />

Gray.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO219 $ 45.95<br />

12 BOKER SAFETY RAZOR BORASO<br />

CHROME<br />

The elegant Boker Boraso is a classic<br />

shaver with a closed comb. The high<br />

14<br />

quality, structured handle always<br />

provides a secure grip, even when wet.<br />

Chrome plated, solid metal construction<br />

with discreet logo on the underside.<br />

Overall length: 4.25". Weight: 3.9 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO221 $ 54.95<br />

13 BOKER SAFETY RAZOR BORASO<br />

GUNMETAL GRAY<br />

Same as above (pos. 12), but in Gunmetal<br />

Gray.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO223 $ 62.95<br />

14 BOKER SAFETY RAZOR BORASO<br />

ROSE GOLD<br />

Same as above (pos. 12), but in Rose<br />

Gold.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO222 $ 73.95


42 BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR SOLINGEN<br />

43<br />

BOKER SHAVING ACCESSORIES<br />

BOKER SHAVING BRUSHES<br />

handsome Grenadill wood. Its impressive<br />

density and hardness make this material a<br />

natural choice for a wet shaving accessory.<br />

Dimensions: 1.63" x 4.13". Weight: 4.1 oz.<br />

Ring size L: 0.88".<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO128 $ 224.95<br />

1 2<br />

6 BOKER MODERN OLIVE<br />

High quality shaving brush for enthusiasts<br />

of the Mediterranean way of life. Entirely<br />

made by hand. The brush consists of<br />

pure badger hair and is shaped by hand in<br />

order to preserve the natural softness. The<br />

handsome handle is made and polished by<br />

hand selected olive wood and subsequently<br />

hand fitted with chrome metal parts. This<br />

elaborate finish guarantees an excellent grip<br />

and a long life span. Dimensions: 1.50" x<br />

4.50". Weight: 3.5 oz. Ring size M: 0.75".<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO124 $ 127.95<br />

4<br />

5<br />

1 BOKER CHROME RAZOR STAND<br />

High quality straight razors deserve<br />

not only an attractive but also a safe<br />

presentation, so that the extremely thinly<br />

ground blades are not damaged. Damage<br />

should also be averted by the proud owner<br />

- it happens all too often that a dropped<br />

razor is caught in the heat of the moment<br />

with the hands, causing deep cuts. This<br />

high quality, chrome plated Boker razor<br />

stand, made with solid metal construction,<br />

provides safe and attractive storage for<br />

your favorite razor. Compatible with any<br />

standard straight razor, with 4/8" to 8/8"<br />

blade. Inner diameter: 0.31". Width: 4.21".<br />

Height: 3.43". Base diameter: 1.97".<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO166 $ 37.95<br />

2 BOKER SHAVING SOAP<br />

TALLOWATE/TOBACCO<br />

A gentle and thorough shave always<br />

requires a shaving soap or an oil to soften<br />

and stretch the beard, to improve the<br />

gliding properties and to visually distinguish<br />

the shaven areas. This premium shaving<br />

soap is based on beef tallow (Tallowate), in<br />

the classic Tobacco fragrance. Delivered in<br />

a metal tin. 2.5 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO178 $ 33.95<br />

3 BOKER SHAVING BOWL<br />

Since 1929, the shaving bowl has been<br />

handmade in a small German manufactory,<br />

using a process with over one hundred<br />

steps. The poured and thrown porcelain<br />

products are shaped, glazed and decorated,<br />

and finally burnt to ensure a long-lasting<br />

service life from generation to generation.<br />

This double-walled porcelain shaving bowl<br />

features a round knob that ensures a<br />

secure grip and easy handling. A perfect fit<br />

for soaps with a diameter of approximately<br />

2.75". Dimensions: 4.25" (w) x 3.00" (h).<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO182 $ 62.95<br />

4 BOKER CLASSIC BLACK<br />

This purely vegan quality has been<br />

developed especially for wet shaving. Its<br />

dark color and softness are similar to the<br />

synthetic fibers of natural hair material,<br />

giving it equally impressive performance<br />

characteristics. Some users prefer this<br />

3<br />

material because it easily and economically<br />

creates an especially creamy shaving lather.<br />

The handle is crafted of a durable synthetic.<br />

Dimensions: 1.25" x 4.00". Weight: 1.8 oz.<br />

Ring size M: 0.75".<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO125 $ 81.95<br />

5 BOKER PREMIUM BLACK<br />

Connoisseurs regard the silver-tipped<br />

badger brush as the high-water mark -<br />

only the best, carefully selected badger<br />

bristles are used for these fully hand made<br />

shaving brushes. The precious natural<br />

materials are particularly soft and flexible.<br />

The conically tapered shaft of the individual<br />

bristle permits particularly large amounts of<br />

shaving cream to be absorbed and fed to<br />

the tips. Yet another hallmark of quality is<br />

the so-called "mirror" - a black belt that runs<br />

through the predominantly silver sheen<br />

of the bristle. The handle is made from<br />

7 BOKER CLASSIC HORN<br />

This version, made with a stunning horn<br />

in brown amber for the handle, features<br />

genuine badger hair. In this basic quality<br />

among the natural hair types, the individual<br />

hairs are a bit stronger, yet still soft and<br />

clearly more flexible than bristles. If you<br />

prefer a badger hair brush and want to<br />

achieve a somewhat stronger massaging<br />

effect, this is the model for you. Dimensions:<br />

1.25" x 4.00". Weight: 1.8 oz. Ring size M:<br />

0.75".<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO129 $ 83.95<br />

8 BOKER MODERN BOG OAK<br />

This version, made from bog oak, also uses<br />

fine badger hair. The rare handle material<br />

is not its own type of wood, but is created<br />

from oak wood which sunk into bogs many<br />

centuries ago and has gone through a<br />

number of metamorphoses. Dimensions:<br />

1.50" x 4.50". Weight: 3.5 oz. Ring size M:<br />

0.75".<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO131 $ 127.95<br />

9 BOKER CHROME RAZOR STAND<br />

This practical chrome stand stylishly holds<br />

a classic straight razor and shaving brush.<br />

Diameter: 1.38". Height: 3.75".<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO159 $ 64.95<br />

6<br />

8 9<br />

7


44 BÖKER MANUFAKTUR<br />

BÖKER MANUFAKTUR 45<br />

BEARD & MANICURE SCISSORS<br />

BOKER ARBOLITO MANICURE SETS<br />

1 2 3<br />

It is not surprising that the modern<br />

man attaches importance to a neat<br />

appearance. Even barber shops are<br />

increasingly taking care of the nail, as<br />

well-groomed nails signal a healthy<br />

self confidence.<br />

9<br />

GENUINE<br />

l e a t h e r<br />

4 5 6 7<br />

As with classic wet shaving, a decent<br />

manicure is only possible with first<br />

class instruments. The exclusive<br />

manicure sets by Boker Arbolito meet<br />

this requirement and contain the<br />

appropriate tools for cutting and filing<br />

fingernails, removing excess cuticle<br />

and dirt underneath the fingernails,<br />

and polishing the nails.<br />

1 - 7 PREMAX RINGLOCK SCISSORS<br />

For generations, high quality scissors<br />

are made in the small Italian town of<br />

Premana. The local manufacturers, with<br />

their modern production processes and<br />

carefully selected materials in combination<br />

with their attention to detail, satisfy<br />

the demanding customer with their<br />

high quality European manufacturing<br />

methods. A good example of that is<br />

the Ringlock Scissors series. The well<br />

known connecting screw is replaced by<br />

an advanced locking system, developed<br />

and patented by Premax. The Ringlock<br />

System is made with the help of special<br />

tooling out of the watchmaker's industry<br />

and works with a ring and a bearing<br />

made of aluminum, which guarantees a<br />

permanent tight fit of the two halves. The<br />

8 BALICOMB<br />

The Asian balisong has an unmistakable<br />

presence, even in the shape of a comb. The<br />

comb and the bisected handle are made<br />

of stainless steel with a dark stonewash<br />

finish. This turns combing a straight part<br />

almost into a tactical task. Comb length:<br />

3.88". Overall length: 8.75". Weight: 3.5 oz.<br />

ITEM NO. 09MB252 $ 27.95<br />

Ringlock System guarantees maximum<br />

precision and prolonged durability of the<br />

cutting edges and thus of the complete<br />

scissor. All models are made of high<br />

quality stainless steel with an exclusive<br />

surface finish.<br />

1 BEARD SCISSORS<br />

Overall length: 4.38".<br />

ITEM NO. 04PX009 $ 47.95<br />

2 NAIL SCISSORS<br />

With curved tip. Overall length: 3.75".<br />

ITEM NO. 04PX002 $ 41.95<br />

3 NOSE SCISSORS<br />

Overall length: 4.38".<br />

ITEM NO. 04PX001 $ 47.95<br />

4 SLANTED TIP TWEEZERS<br />

Overall length: 3.88".<br />

ITEM NO. 04PX006 $ 35.95<br />

5 NAIL CLIPPERS<br />

Overall length: 3.38".<br />

ITEM NO. 04PX003 $ 31.95<br />

6 NAIL FILE<br />

Overall length: 5.38".<br />

ITEM NO. 04PX008 $ 16.95<br />

7 CUTICLE SCISSORS<br />

With curved tip. Overall length: 3.75".<br />

ITEM NO. 04PX004 $ 47.95<br />

We are proud to offer the perfect<br />

manicure sets to handle all the basic<br />

needs to achieve that neat appearance.<br />

These stainless steel sets feature<br />

an attractive matte finish and carry<br />

the Boker Arbolito brand name, to<br />

accompany the scissors and shears we<br />

are known for. The premium cowhide<br />

carry cases provide a neat, compact<br />

and organized set for home or travel.<br />

9 BOKER ARBOLITO MANICURE<br />

SET BASIC L<br />

Four-piece set includes nail scissors,<br />

nail clippers, tweezers and nail file.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO506 $ 62.95<br />

10 BOKER ARBOLITO MANICURE<br />

SET CLASSIC<br />

Set includes nail scissors, nail clippers,<br />

tweezers, nail file, and combination<br />

cuticle pusher/nail knife.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO606 $ 62.95<br />

11 BOKER ARBOLITO MANICURE<br />

SET TRAVELER<br />

This deluxe travel set includes nail<br />

scissors, nail clippers, tweezers, nail<br />

file, cuticle pusher, and nail knife.<br />

ITEM NO. 04BO306 $ 77.95<br />

10<br />

11<br />

GENUINE<br />

l e a t h e r<br />

GENUINE<br />

l e a t h e r


CIGAR CUTTERS<br />

Pat. Pend. No. UD2004A000039<br />

Material: 440A Stainless Steel<br />

1 DUE CIGNI CIGAR CUTTER 748/3.5<br />

Size: 2.13 x 2.50". Includes pouch.<br />

ITEM NO. 09DC008 $ 64.95<br />

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2 FOX CIGAR CUTTER 749/1<br />

Wooden support with cigar cutter and<br />

stainless steel ashtray. Size: 7.75 x 4.50"<br />

ITEM NO. 09FX113 $ 146.95<br />

1<br />

3 FOX CIGAR CUTTER 749<br />

Size: 5.88 x 2.38". Includes pouch.<br />

ITEM NO. 09FX114 $ 121.95<br />

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