H. BOKER & Co. RED INJUN 100 - GERMANY - 4/8 - HALF HOLLOW
This is a Red-Injun #100, Boker & Co. vintage straight razor from Germany which has been fitted and customized with blue PauaLVS scales. This is 100% real Paua shell with a blue backing and durable and maintenance free topcoat acrylic layer. Tapered with a G10 Jade Ghost wedge.
4/8 razors don't show up as much as their bigger and wider brothers. 4/8 razors have many advantages and besides the easy maneuverability when shaving it also excels at trimming the goatee, sideburns, beard and for some even neck hair.
The blade has been cleaned, satin finished and looks extremely clean with no rust, cracks, chips or disturbing stains.
Spine has normal hone wear
Boker razors hold some of the finest edges. This one is no exception. Super sharp.
The blade's width 4/8 - Straight end
Grind: 1/2 Hollow
Shoulder: 1 stabilizer
Top and bottom of tang have jimp.
Total weight: 1.1 oz
Total cutting edge: 2.75 inches
On the front shank it says: Red-Injun N°100
On the back it says: H. Boker & Co. - Germany
Both front and rear markings are still present and readable.
Blade centers nicely between the scales and sits very snug.
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