This Whacker is fitted with Umboya scales and wedge The tang and heel design ensures this razor sits very comfortable in hand, despite its fairly heavy weight. The wide, rough edged steel is 6 mm thick under the thumb, making the need for jimps to improve grip obsolete. The blade has a height of 28 mm and the razor weighs 104 grams, it has a half hollow grind with a 6 mm spine thickness. The razor is shave ready and made from 52100 steel. Hardness is dialed in at 61-63 HRC.
We like the bullnose point on this blade, and the cutting edge is also a bit longer than most razors at 75 mm.
The Bundu Whacker is range of razors that are meant to fill a void in the market, and as with many new product lines, cost to customer was the biggest criteria. Our main aim is to collaborate with Andre from Grobler Cutlery to produce a handmade razor for around 2-3 k. Off course we had to limit the time spent on fit and finish, but believe us when we say these razors are going to find regular use from novice and experienced shavers alike because they shave well and are very comfortable in hand. Despite the limitations we had on allowable input costs of these razors, the coolness factor was certainly not lost, these are some damn pretty creations and I personally prefer them over most vintage razors I have used, and even some new razors from larger manufacturers. They are all created from raw materials and unique in appearance.
Keep the scales in shape by simply applying our 'My bliksem balm' to it, and giving a quick buff a few minutes after. Humidity is your razors's number one enemy, dry properly after use and oil when stored for prolonged periods or when in high humidity environments. Use it often, that is what it likes best!