Boker Celebrated Wenge Straight Razor 6/8"
- 6/8 inch blade, carbon steel per bullets and title
- Wenge wood handle, contrasting grain
- Certificate of authenticity and historic packaging
- 7 x 2 x 1 inches listed size
- Name dates to 1906 Boker US catalog
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A handsome traditional straight razor with a wenge handle and collector-style packaging, aimed at shavers who already maintain their own edge. Grind, point and steel details are thin or conflicting in the listing.
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ASIN: B09F49C8Y8Category: Straight Razors
Overview
Not a replaceable-blade shavette, The Celebrated is a traditional Boker straight razor with a fixed carbon steel blade that folds into a wenge wood handle. The African hardwood shows a strong contrasting grain, so each handle looks different.
Collectors and wet shavers get a heritage name, figured wenge scales and a certificate in historic packaging. Grind and point shape go unstated, and the listing names two different steels, so confirm those details first if they matter to your shave.
Who it's for
Straight razor enthusiasts building a collection, or someone giving a keepsake, get presentation as much as a shaving tool. Beginners who want guidance on grind and maintenance will find the listing too sparse.
Pros and cons
- Wenge handle with distinct grain
- Certificate of authenticity included
- Historic presentation packaging
- Carbon steel blade per bullets
- Grind and point shape not listed
- Steel type conflicts between bullets and specs
- Box lists no strop or hone
Performance notes
Edge quality rests on how well the blade is honed and stropped, since a straight razor has no replaceable edge. Carbon steel needs drying after each shave to resist rust. Wiping the blade and letting it air dry open protects both steel and wood.
Specifications
| Brand | BÖKER |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions | 7 × 2 × 1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Carbon Steel, Wenge Wood |
| Handle Material | Wenge Wood |
| Color | Brown |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Package Type Name | Box |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | Sensitive |
| Number Of Blades | 1 |
| Manual Shaving Razor Type | Straight Razor |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style | Traditional |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Boker Celebrated Wenge razor?
The listing names the razor, a certificate of authenticity and historic packaging. No strop, hone or case is listed.
Is the Boker Celebrated carbon steel or stainless steel?
The title and bullets say carbon steel, while the specs list stainless steel as blade material. Trust the bullets and confirm with the seller if it matters.
Is the Boker Celebrated a shavette?
No. It is a traditional straight razor with 1 fixed blade, not a holder for replaceable blades.