Böker Solingen Bicycle Race
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Before the Tour de France could become the most important cycling race in the world, former heroes were struggling on two wheels on rough cobblestones, dusty gravel roads and sometimes short and poisonous climbs. A steel frame, cotton jersey, cassette, single gear, but a hero's moustache, this was the usual kit with which they set out on the relentless 250km of classic one-day races. This nostalgic charm gave birth to five monuments of cycling that still thrill countless cycling fans today. The first of these traditional one-day classics originated in Belgium and France before 1900 and brought glory and honour to the winners.
Boker is bringing back a piece of history and presenting the Böker Bicycle Race as a new edition of the eponymous razor that appeared around 1900. The blade of the special model, which is limited to 300 pieces worldwide, depicts a classic bicycle race in a picturesque landscape based on historical models. Almost the entire blade is filled with a meticulously restored motif laser-cut in several layers, and the blade is adorned with the historic H. Boker & Co. logo.
The 5/8-inch-wide blade made of durable carbon steel is fitted with a stepped pommel and represents the versatility, robustness and straightforwardness of classic bikes that had to be prepared for all terrains with solid equipment - the Böker Bicycle Race is thus by no means inferior when it comes to shaving. The noble satin finish and single-sided serrations complete the razor's heroic profile. The ball-shaped handle in black plastic will be modernly refined with two nickel silver rivets.
Supplied with certificate of authenticity and vintage packaging.
Handmade in the Böker knife manufactory in Solingen.
Blade width: 5/8
Blade material: carbon blade
Handle material: plastic - black
Head shape: Spanish head
Made in Solingen
Additional parameters
| Category: | Razor blades |
|---|---|
| Blade material: | Carbon Steel |
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Böker - the history of the factory dates back to the 17th century, the original forge was then located in Remscheid. In 1829-30, production was extended to sabres and swords. At that time, the factory employed over 100 blacksmiths and sharpeners. In the second half of the 19th century, part of the family moved to the USA and Canada, where they established further production facilities. The last of the Bocker siblings, Heinrich, moved to Solingen where most of today's production comes from. Boker manufactures knives according to its own designs and those of well-known knifemakers.
The company now manufactures its products in Germany, the USA and Argentina and uses the marketing brand MAGNUM. Böker develops new types and designs itself and employs several designers. The knives are manufactured on CNC (computer controlled machine tools) with the highest quality.