Boker straight razor S.S. Saint Louis 6/8 square point

Boker straight razor S.S. Saint Louis 6/8 square point

Boker Solingen
S.S. Saint Louis straight razor
Blade material: Carbon steel
Handle: Ebony
Tip: Square point
Length: 6/8
Colour: Black

Boker presents the American Line S.S. St. Louis, a new edition of the historic Boker razor, limited to 300 pieces worldwide, which brings back the fascination of times gone by and transforms every shave into a breath of exotic, faraway places.

Carbon steel
Even in the age of powder metallurgical steel, the classic non-stainless carbon steel still has its raison d’être. Many users appreciate the traditional appearance of carbon steel, as well as the combination of blade preservation and easy sharpening never achieved by stainless steel.

Because of this property in relation to its very thin structure, carbon steel is still a real alternative to chrome steel when it comes to cutting tools. Remember that the term ‘not stainless steel’ does not mean that the blade will take on a rusty tinge.

With a little care, a carbon steel blade has the same lifespan as a stainless blade. In the kitchen, you just have to avoid letting a used blade sit for a while without cleaning it. It is important to know that carbon steel blades should not be stored in leather sheaths, as these sheaths often contain tannic acid, which can damage carbon steel. A completely natural property of the material is the patina that will develop over time.

It is absolutely normal for the blade to take on a greyish blue hue: this is not a defect. On the contrary, the patina (oxide layer) protects the blade and makes it more resistant to external conditions. The patina often develops after the first use and cannot be removed. For the expert, it is a sure sign of high-quality carbon steel. In general, this also applies to Damascus blades forged from classic carbon steel.