Boker King Cutter

[Chrisl]

I picked this one up today. It's in very good condition and the box, although not perfect, still has a glossy exterior.
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Chris L

 

[Dharion]

by the looks of it the shaves will be stellar

 

[Luc]

That one fine looking razor!

 

[Neil Miller]

That's a beautiful addition Chris - I've not had one with "tree brand" on the tang before.
Well done!

Regards,
Neil

 

[BEAR DEN]

I really like the look of this razor...please let us know how it shaves.

 

[Amyn]

That is a beauty!!!

I feel that vintage Bokers / King Cutters are highly underrated compared to other big names like dubl duck, pumas etc...

Enjoy..

 

[leighton]

That is a beauty!!!

I feel that vintage Bokers / King Cutters are highly underrated compared to other big names like dubl duck, pumas etc...

Enjoy..

Nah, theres just much more Bokers available as compared to DD and Pumas.

 

[Amyn]

Nah, theres just much more Bokers available as compared to DD and Pumas.

Sure but they shave just as well or even better than pumas or dd IMO

 

[leighton]

Sure but they shave just as well or even better than pumas or dd IMO

Not all Bokers.

All Pumas and DDs that have come my way have all been exceptional shavers. Some Bokers have only been "good."

 

[gugi]

really? i must hone the rest of my bokers and try them out then. so far none has been just 'good'.
that's the problem with having many razors, they're fun to get and have, but i don't get to use them all

 

[leighton]

really? i must hone the rest of my bokers and try them out then. so far none has been just 'good'.
that's the problem with having many razors, they're fun to get and have, but i don't get to use them all

Its true. Could have been duds, only had two that were only good/great (one good, one great, but very close to exceptional). Boker can't be perfect after all, they were run by humans. I'm sure there is one DD out there that is just "good." I could be wrong though.

 

[cityjim]

Here is another one . I see 1926 stamped on the blade . Could this be close to a made on date ? If so being 83 years old ?

And the box looking like 8 minutes old ? What gives ? Could these be "possible" Chinese copies ? Things like vintage razors and a fresh looking box don't add up . Look at the fresh lettering on the box . Just talking out loud .

But must say the blade looks good .


cityjim

 

[cityjim]

Here is a link to a Boker King Cutter in the "original" box , that LOOKS original .

See what I mean now fellas ? This heavily worked with , dingy brown looking creature ? That is an old looking box .

Can you spot any shiny new gold lettering on the box ????

Course the razors might be made at different times . Maybe yours is not as vintage as the one I found .


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cityjim

 

[Seraphim]

That is why some razors earn the coveted NOS title- New Old Stock

They were made ages ago, and stored away somewhere, unused (perhaps by an early RAD afficianado who kept one as a "backup").


Awesome razor ChrisL!

Here is a link to a Boker King Cutter in the "original" box , that LOOKS original .

See what I mean now fellas ? This heavily worked with , dingy brown looking creature ? That is an old looking box .

Can you spot any shiny new gold lettering on the box ????

Course the razors might be made at different times . Maybe yours is not as vintage as the one I found .


http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLa...tatic.com/cps/kj/090618/331r6/2791c5i_18.jpeg


cityjim

 

[syzygy]

I have the identical razor and it shaves very nicely and feels nice in hand. It was tricky to put a good edge on - do not use ANY pressure when honing as the edge is very flexy. Great score - mine is not quite as perfect as yours!

Cheers,

Dave

 

[Chrisl]

Here is another one . I see 1926 stamped on the blade . Could this be close to a made on date ? If so being 83 years old ?

And the box looking like 8 minutes old ? What gives ? Could these be "possible" Chinese copies ? Things like vintage razors and a fresh looking box don't add up . Look at the fresh lettering on the box . Just talking out loud .

But must say the blade looks good .


cityjim

Chinese copy? I purchased mine from a 65 year old gun, pocketknife and antique fly rod and reel collector who happened to also buy the occasional straight razor that he saw and liked spanning 30+ years. He purchased that Boker and this Hess #44 for years. Personally, I think the myth of China copying vintage straight razors of any kind including the boxes is just that; a myth. I'm not saying it's not technically possible. But if there were fakes being produced and for sale, where would people be getting them from?

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Chris L

 

[Seraphim]

Chinese copy? I purchased mine from a 65 year old gun, pocketknife and antique fly rod and reel collector who happened to also buy the occasional straight razor that he saw and liked spanning 30+ years. He purchased that Boker and this Hess #44 for years. Personally, I think the myth of China copying vintage straight razors of any kind including the boxes is just that; a myth. I'm not saying it's not technically possible. But if there were fakes being produced and for sale, where would people be getting them from?

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Chris L

Was that just an excuse to throw up that pic of your shiny 44????


Love the 44!

 

[Chrisl]

Harumph! I take great offense at such an accusation!@! Of all the insulting.......yeah, it is a pretty cool razor, isn't it?

Chris L