Dovo Solingen Diamant Straight Razor (5/8 Inch Black Full Hollow Ground Carbon Steel Blade) White Ebonywood Handle 115 5861

Dovo 115 5861 Diamant Straight Razor, 5/8 Inch Black Full Hollow Ground Carbon Steel Blade, White Ebonywood Handle, Germany. Gorgeous, top of the line Diamont model with 5/8" hollow ground gold etched Black Carbon Steel blade.  This style is the finest straight razor edge produced by Dovo, and it is very delicate and extremely sharp. The handle is excellent quality White Ebonywood. The blade is 5/8" wide.  The carbon steel blade has these advantages: the edge is easier to sharpen and the blade generally holds an edge better. However, if not dried properly, or if it is exposed to humidity or dampness, a carbon blade will rust. The blade has a very fine and vulnerable cutting edge. Cutting other materials than beard hair may damage or destroy it. Careful stropping of the blade before shaving maintains the blade's cutting ability for several months, but too much pressure on the strop can damage the fine cutting edge. After use, the blade and handle have to be cleaned and dried carefully. In case of long term storage, the blade should be lubricated and entirely covered by oil.

Dovo handcrafts their straight razors in Solingen, Germany, the "City of Blades" that is known for producing the world's finest swords, knives, scissors and razors. Today, the "Solingen" mark is synonymous with high quality and superb design and 90% of all German knives are made in Solingen. The Solingen tradition of metal-working began with Medieval sword smiths and the specialized expertise has been passed down through the generations. Dovo blades are crafted using the same methods of blank forging, ice tempering, hardening, grinding, honing and polishing. Each blade is finished with a 24K-gold Dovo logo. Dovo strives to exceed the high standards set by the early sword smiths by handcrafting high quality, functional straight razors of superb design.