Well the title pretty much says it all. I can’t seem to find anything reliable on Google as to the specific steel types that Dovale or Boker uses. Boker seems to suggest that they use something they refer to as “silver steel”. But this could mean a lot of things. Does anyone have any more information? Thanks again
What kind of steel do modern Boker and/or Dovo use?
- Thread starter lightfoot
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I have two new production Boker razors. One is made of 115CRV3, 1.2210, 11HF - "SILVER STEEL" ACCORDING TO DIN 17350.
The other one is O1 tool steel.
My understanding is that Dovo uses the aforementioned "silver steel" for the carbon models.
Boker razors are usually hardened a little softer then Dovo razors.
The other one is O1 tool steel.
My understanding is that Dovo uses the aforementioned "silver steel" for the carbon models.
Boker razors are usually hardened a little softer then Dovo razors.
Here is the information from Dovo's site Prima - https://shop.dovo.com/en/straight-razor-prima-ebony-wood.html#:~:text=Details-,Material,quenched%20with%20a%20special%20oil.
My Dovo Solingen uses 1.4034 stainless steel
The standard is 1.2210 Silver Steel. Most manufacturers use this steel as far as I know. It's the same steel used also in the past for most Solingen-made blades, including brands like Filarmonica.
