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.
This
is
the finest razor I have made to date.
It has laminated pearl scales and a pearl inlayed tang.
As far as I know, it is the
first razor with an inlayed tang that has
dovetails both front and back.
My 100th razor is coming up soon. I have something very
special in the works...
It's the things you can't see that matter most.
Here is what others are saying about
Zowada Razors
What is Different about Zowada
Razors?
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)
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. My Michi-gane (Tamahagane) is made from Michigan Iron ore.
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:
Available Knives
Zowada
Custom
Knives
4509 E. Bear River Road
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
Phone/Fax: 231-348-5416