Razors of distinction. Made to be used.

These razors are designed to be the finest on the market. I have spent a great deal of time studying both antique and current production razors. Precision heat treating methods are employed to provide the sharpest, most enduring edges available.

It's the things you can't see that matter most.

What is Different about Zowada Razors?

Razor Maintenance

Razor Hones and Edges

If you have never tried a "real razor", and are interested, here is an excellent beginners guide by Dr. Christopher Moss.

THE ART OF THE STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVE
(1.3 Mb .pdf)

A really Good DVD can be ordered here:

Lynn Abram's " World of Straight Razor Shaving"

Since a razor is first and foremost a tool, strength and edge holding are paramount to its utility. The factors most influencing these traits are the steel selection and the quality of the heat treating. Both are things that you can't see and have to take the makers word for. I use only factory new steels in making my  Damascus. No used or "mystery" steels are employed. Currently, I make my Damascus from O1 and L6 tool steels.

I perform all my own heat treating. Nothing is left to chance with outside venders. By using modern salt bath and cryogenic techniques I am able to get the highest performance possible out of my razors.

Zowada Razors are Available Exclusively Through:

Classicshaving.com

Zowada Custom Knives
  4509 E. Bear River Road
Boyne Falls, MI  49713 

Phone/Fax: 231-348-5416