#30095
01/10/2010 06:04 PM
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Hey guys, anyone know anything about antique straight razors? I picked up a real nice one this morning with a WW1 rifle, it's made by Boker and is model 348 with the original box and the handles are ivory, NM condition. Anyone know where I can get some info on it? Pictures to follow soon. Thanks
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#30096
01/10/2010 06:45 PM
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Google Boker.They are still producing knives in Germany.Perhaps even straight razors yet. Smokey Mountain Knives in TN I think are their US outlet. Seiler
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#30097
01/10/2010 07:53 PM
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I recently sold several including a Boker on Ebay. Because there were literally millions of these made they are quite common. Go on Ebay and you will find several identical to yours.
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#30098
01/10/2010 09:09 PM
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I'll check it out, here is a couple pics of mine.
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#30099
01/10/2010 09:10 PM
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#30100
01/10/2010 09:59 PM
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I got about $100 for the top one like you have. Unfortunately most go for about $15 or $20.
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#30101
01/11/2010 01:02 AM
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Are you sure its ivory looks more like celluloid grips, hot pin test only way to check for sure.
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#30102
01/11/2010 10:26 PM
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Had a friend of mine look at it, it's ivory.
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#30103
01/11/2010 10:41 PM
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Here is one that is similar but I think maybe British.
The sides are bone. Almost all naturl razors are bone and not ivory.
Yours looks like ivory. But I was told by collectors that normally this is bone.
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#30104
01/11/2010 11:29 PM
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I was always under the impression that the higher end ones were always ivory.. I gtta a pretty cool one I 'll try and find and post a photo of..
Now the real question: How many of you guys can actually use these on your face?! I really want to try [as the shave is the best bar none] but my Father says I'm nuts............
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#30105
01/12/2010 12:01 AM
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Why do you think all those guys wore beards ?
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#30106
01/12/2010 12:57 AM
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quote: Google Boker.They are still producing knives in Germany.
Yes the are. But they make it clear they made no edged weapons from 1933 till 1945! Anyone whose ever tried shaving with one of these knows there are certain lost skills that should never be revived! Jim
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#30107
01/12/2010 02:20 AM
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Ya know your right, look at all the old pics and they all have beards hmmm I said the same thing to my grandfather years ago about shavinf=g with one of these and he said the same thing, your nuts, I think he was trying to tell me something. Fritziii
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#30108
01/19/2010 12:43 AM
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Here is mine, a rare maker. My grandfather always shaved with a straight razor.
I guess it's just like collecting daggers. Condition, rarity of maker, imbellishment and some vintage and antique ones go for a good amount of money. But so do some new ones.
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#30109
01/21/2010 01:12 AM
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Pretty incredible looking razor.
Amazing such beauty, quality, and style was put into a item used to shave your face.
Guess back in the day the quality and service of your product kept you in business unlike todays junk products that rely on fancy commercials,celebrity endorsements, and other marketing gimmicks.
But as long as we are taking it they sure will be giving it.
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#30110
01/22/2010 01:47 AM
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One of my grandfathers was a barber after WWI. It is no problem shaving with a straight razor. All you need is a leather razor strop, shaving soap, brush and plenty of Iodine, gauze and tape.
"Insanity is heriditary. You get it from your kids." Quote from Ronald Regans diary.
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#30111
01/30/2010 07:22 AM
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I finally found my 2 old bad boys!!
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#30112
01/30/2010 07:24 AM
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the one with the chipped blade has an ivory handle. I'm going to get the black one cleaned good and sharpened and give it a try..
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#30113
01/30/2010 07:26 AM
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#30114
01/30/2010 02:19 PM
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Finish your ring book first, Gaspare
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#30115
02/01/2010 02:02 PM
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Check your health insurance first- Mike
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#30116
02/03/2010 05:38 AM
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Great thread with lots of laughs. Thanks
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