[Böker] Pāua Straight Razor French Point Abalone 140554
£224.95
Overall Length : |
24.00 cm |
9.45" inches |
Closed Length : |
16.00 cm |
6.30" inches |
Blade Length : |
8.00 cm |
3.15" inches |
Blade Thickness : |
4.70 mm |
0.19" inches |
Blade Finish : |
Polished |
Blade Inlay : |
Engraved |
Blade Shape : |
Razor |
Blade Tip/Point : |
French Point |
Back of Blade Finish : |
Plain |
Type of Edge : |
Razor |
Way of Sharpening (Grind) : |
Extra Hollow |
Type : |
Friction Folder ![A friction folder has a freely moving blade without any restraints or locking mechanisms. This knife features an extended tang to open the blade quickly and to keep the opened blade in place with the hand that holds the knife. This knife design has been used for centuries. Friction Folders are non-locking making them ideal for UK legal pocket knives. Friction folding knives are the original folding pocket knife. Before the invention of slipjoint and locking knives, all folding knives used the friction of the blade tang against the handle and the pressure of your hand to stay open. The absence of a lock means that these knives are best for light cutting tasks. Friction folders have also been known as "penny knives" but that's from many years in the past.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Opening Function : |
Manual |
One Hand Opening : |
Yes |
Blade Material : |
O1 Carbon Steel (1.2510) |
Handle Material : |
Abalone (Ormer, Pāua) ![Abalone is a common name for any of a group of small to very large marine gastropod molluscs in the family Haliotidae. What makes abalone so rare is it has to be harvested by hand. Furthermore, due to their hard and heavy shells, abalone usually only appear on the seafloor, which means that a trained diver must dive deep into the waters to find and pick them. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work just to get one large abalone. Other common names are ear shells, sea ears, and, rarely, muttonfish or muttonshells in parts of Australia, ormer in the UK, perlemoen in South Africa, and pāua in New Zealand. It is now illegal to harvest Abalone in some parts of the world making anything made with the material extremely sought after and rare. The shell is composed almost entirely of calcium carbonate, yet it is 3,000 times more fracture resistant than a crystal of the pure mineral alone. Abalone pieces should be kept out of direct sunlight because their colors can fade. The thick inner layer of the shell is composed of nacre (mother-of-pearl), which in many species is highly iridescent, giving rise to a range of strong, changeable colors which make the shells attractive to humans as decorative objects, jewelry, and as a source of colorful mother-of-pearl.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Color : |
Silver, Blue |
Weight : |
45.00 g |
1.59 oz. |
Pouch/Sheath/Wallet not included : |
Buy Brown or Black Leather Pouch/Sheath/Wallet |
Made in : |
Böker Solingen (Germany) ![Böker Manufaktur knives are made in Germany with an incredible amount of craftsmanship. In the knife capital of Solingen lie the roots of the famous Böker tree. Ever since 1869 they have been producing top-quality knives here. The Manufaktur collection is still produced by dozens of experts in the workshop in Solingen, Germany. Each knife is handled by many hands in order to end up with an amazing product. Boker knives, otherwise known as the “Tree Brand”, are well known for their high levels of precision, leading-edge design and use of top quality materials. They have been manufacturing knives for well over 100 years.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Collection : |
Böker Manufaktur Solingen ![Böker Manufaktur Solingen is the brand offering handmade knives of the parent company Böker in Solingen, specialized in small series productions for collectors. Among the best known products there is the Speedlock switchblade and knives with damask blades, or unique pieces such as those made of steel obtained from the cannon of the Leopard tank or from the Tirpitz battleship.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Warranty : |
Lifetime |
Rockwell/Hardness : |
62-65 HRC |
Item Number : |
140554 |
This Knife Can Be Engraved ✓ |
Description:
The Böker Manufaktur Paua 140554 is a top-quality straight razor. Böker has been producing straight razors for over a hundred years and has an excellent reputation in this field. This straight razor is made in the Böker workshop in Solingen, Germany.
This straight razor has an extra hollow grind with a ridge. The extra hollow grind gives you an extremely thin edge which is also a little flexible. This razor is amazing to work with but perhaps not as suited for heavy beard growth. The ridge ensures that the spine of the blade is thick enough to be blocked by the handle. In addition, the spine provides support when determining the right sharpening angle while stropping and sharpening.
This razor is enhanced with a French tip and the tang behind the edge is enhanced with grip serrations on both sides. The handle is made from paua, a type of mother-of-pearl from New Zealand. Very fancy!
Solingen 1.2510 carbon steel
Böker used 1.2510 carbon steel for this straight razor. Even though the technical number 1.2510 means little to most, many have heard of the famous O1 steel. After sharpening it is razor-sharp which leaves you with even softer and more comfortable results.
Böker made sure that this straight razor is ready to be used as it is delivered to your doorstep. This means that it was sharpened razor-sharp and stropped: you can immediately get to work.
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Duncans offers a sharpening service in store (just ask)
[prices vary depending on size of blade, condition and type of steel]
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