Böker Solingen Black Amboina
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Product detailed description
Style is not so much a matter of elegance as it is a matter of character. The Böker Black Amboina is the perfect proof that these qualities can be perfectly combined. The striking 6/8-inch razor is completely black and for the first time has a polished blade made of highly durable carbon steel. In this special process, the surface of the blade is transformed into a black oxide layer by the action of acid, and therefore we cannot speak of a coating in the classical sense. The exceptionally ground blade is serrated on both sides and thus underlines the exclusive character of the Böker Black Amboina. Thanks to the balanced weight of the blade, the blade glides very pleasantly and cleanly on the skin.
The handle made of exotic Amboina wood impresses with a strikingly diffuse pattern, which in places resembles wild carbon fibre. The wood, which originates from Southeast Asia, owes its special texture to the tuberous growths in the root area that give each piece its unique character. The distinctive black colour and pleasantly smooth handle surface are achieved by stabilising the wood. In this special process, heated epoxy resin is pressed into the pores of the wood and then cured. The bulbous shape of the handle creates a successful contrast to the straight edge of the blade and strongly emphasizes the lines of the razor.
Discreet visual accents on the handle catch the eye with two nickel silver rivets and a silver Böker tree shield.
With authentic Böker stamp in the blade, certificate of authenticity and elegant stand.
Handmade in the Böker knife manufactory in Solingen.
Blade width: 6/8
Weight: 58 g
Blade material: carbon blade
Handle material: Amboina wood
Head shape: Gradkopf
Made in Solingen
Additional parameters
| Category: | Razor blades |
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| EAN: | 4045011239496 |
| Blade material: | Carbon Steel |
| Aktualizace: | BOKER24 |
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The roots of Böker go back to the 17th century, when the family forge operated in Remscheid and focused on steel processing and edge tools. Over time, practical experience shaped a technical mindset that balanced durability, cutting performance, and reliability. The expansion into sabres and rapiers around 1829–1830 marked a decisive technological step, demanding precise heat treatment and consistent blade geometry. With more than a hundred skilled craftsmen employed, the company gained the capacity to refine production without losing its artisanal foundation.
During the second half of the 19th century, parts of the family moved to North America, establishing facilities in the USA and Canada. This international presence allowed experimentation with new designs and materials. Today, major production remains in Solingen, supported by manufacturing in the USA and Argentina, while modern CNC machining ensures tight tolerances and repeatable results. Böker develops knives in-house and in collaboration with well-known makers, delivering tools that combine engineering precision with practical usability, including the widely distributed MAGNUM line aimed at robust everyday performance.
| Manufacturing company : | Heinrich Böker Baumwerk GmbH |
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