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Giesen & Forsthoff

 

In 1920, Paul Giesen and Eugen Forsthoff founded Giesen & Forsthoff in Solingen, where they began producing and manufacturing cutlery tools. Their high-quality items swiftly expanded throughout Europe, America, and Asia. The Giesen & Forsthoff name is synonymous with excellent craftsmanship. The Giesen family took over the complete operation of the business in the 1940s while keeping the name. In an era where the majority of shaving blades are made of plastic or inferior materials, G&F offers a high-quality metal product for those who want to stand apart. Due to the fine quality, their razor is termed as one of the best straight razors for beginners. Even after years, the company headquarters in Solingen has been continually extended and modernized.

 

The product line of G&F is constantly evolving to meet the demands and requirements of clients. Giesen & Forsthoff is currently a well-known specialist and a global exporter of a wide range of high-quality hairstyling and manicure products. They are one of the few companies in the world that can create straight razors with the precision and experience required. The company's roots are in the development of professional instruments for barbers and hairdressers all over the world. G&F continues to manufacture in Solingen, using expert craftsmen. Specialists are still being educated in the company to pass on their knowledge and passion to the next generation and assure the tradition's survival. You can check out their product catalog on Knife Country and choose the right product for yourself.

 

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For over 100 years, the company has been making quality steel cutlery in Soligen, Germany. It was in early 1923, that both the partners moved their production to the new factory in Baumstasse, which is in the heart of Solingen’s steel district. Till today, the company manufactures their products there. Moreover, the brand always creates new products with new combinations of stainless steel, selected woods, and precious horns. The handcrafted straight razors created by expert craftsmen are not only professional barbering instruments, but also collector's items. Various blade shapes and sizes from 4/8 to 6/8 inches are available in high-class carbon steel or easy-to-maintain stainless steel. The hollow ground, hand-ground blades with traditional etchings, and gold plating speak for the greatest quality and craftsmanship. Aside from the various blade designs, they offer a range of wooden, celluloid, titanium, and Stainless-Steel handle.

With quality production, the brand guarantees high-quality materials and workmanship, and sustainability. Whether you possess G&F shaving goods, knives, multitools, grooming equipment, or manicure sets, or pass them on as a token of appreciation, the firm wants to express joy, individuality, security, and a sense of quality to you with every move on products. Moreover, no matter how great materials are used, every tool requires maintenance and care. Make sure you keep the blades clean and keep them safely to avoid environmental conditions effect on them. The sharpness of the blade will also remain intact after good care. The different collections that Giesen & Forsthoff offers include Hourseware, Timor, Straight Razor, Manicure Set, and Gentle (men) Line.

 

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Giesen & Forsthoff TIMOR Razor Blades: The Timor collection stands for quality and the long tradition of G&F. Made with the finest quality materials, these G&F Razor Blades are suitable for all standard safety razors. In addition, the pack includes ten premium razor blades, individually wrapped in wax paper, in a dispenser. Giesen & Forsthoff planer models benefit from the exceptionally sharp premium razor blades from Timor (also suitable for other commercially available models). In the hanging box or sales box, the stainless premium blades come individually in various batch sizes and are a fantastic eye-catcher. The blades further boast stainless construction that extends their lifespan.

 

Giesen & Forsthoff Straight Razors: The handcrafted knives from this series are professional tools and collectibles. These razors have been long-running for 100 years now. The blade is constructed of non-rustproof carbon steel or stainless steel, depending on the type. The razor blade comes in three widths: 4/8", 5/8", and 6/8". The entirely hollow ground blade with various etchings, partly adorned in gold, exemplifies the exceptional quality. A selection of handles made of fine woods, horn, real carbon, or titanium, and stainless steel are offered. Moreover, all the G&F Straight Razors are fully hollow ground, which means all of them are equipped with round head blades. These razors are 100% handmade in Soligen.

 

Giesen & Forsthoff 1920 Style Safety Razors: G & F Razor Series 1920 is crafted in several variations. You can choose from two headpieces (die-cast zinc, closed or open comb) and two handle lengths to make your safety razor (100 mm or 80 mm length). The handle is available in different options like rustproof, solid all-steel, and real wood handle varieties (including olive wood, walnut wood, and ebony). Due to the fine quality of the razors, these are known as fine pieces of shaving culture. All the Giesen & Forsthoff 1920 Style Safety Razors feature unscrewable head sections made of die-cast zinc, variant with an open or closed comb, available in 80 or 100 mm handle length.

 

Giesen & Forsthoff Astringents: Explore this series for astringents made by G&F for use on small shaving wounds or cuts. These help in the prevention of bleeding. Moreover, in this series, you get astringents in different forms like Hemo-Stop Styptic Pencil and Alum Block. The Hemo-Stop Gel is a blend of aluminum sulfate with water that soothes the wounds of shaving. For easy storage, G&F provides it in plastic tubes. While the Alum Block is a 100 grams block of natural potassium aluminum sulfate that prevents bleeding as well. It is further provided in a clear plastic box. Both of these astringents are formulated and packed in Germany.

 

Giesen & Forsthoff Razor Leather Pouches: Classic and well-designed Leather Pouches by G&F are an elegant accessory for your razor. These are designed to fit Giesen & Forsthoff razors from the ZOE, 1920, and gentle line. Each pouch from the series is lined with velvet leather for protection and to cushion razors. The pouches for convenience feature front magnetic snap closures. The best leathers in functional cuts leave nothing to be desired and perfectly keep your razors. These razor pouches are further available in different sizes and colors.

 

Giesen & Forsthoff Products Warranty Information

Every Giesen & Forsthoff product is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the life of the owner. Giesen & Forsthoff will repair or replace with a new item (at their option) any Giesen & Forsthoff product that is defective. Since Giesen & Forsthoff returns the original item without a replacement. Some products cannot be repaired depending on the limited availability of parts. In these situations, Giesen & Forsthoff will furnish a currently manufactured item that most closely matches the item sent in for repair.

 

Defects and repairs not covered under warranty:

Giesen & Forsthoff does not warrant its products against normal wear or misuse. Products are not intended to be used as hammers, chisels, pry bars, or screwdrivers. If your knife or other item was damaged due to misuse, our repair department can analyze the damage and repair it for a reasonable fee.

Contact Knife Country USA for more information about your warranty

If you have a warranty issue or questions about the condition of your Giesen & Forsthoff product, please contact us and we will advise you on how best to proceed with submitting your warranty claim to the manufacturer.

 

Exclusive Cutlery at Knife Country USA

Knife Country has an extensive selection of knives, tactical pens, accessories, multi-tools, clothing, cases, pouches, and many more. We source tools and accessories from over 500 brands to ensure that each visitor receives exactly what they desire. As a result, we now have a massive inventory of over 30,000 goods. We are one of the largest tool selling online companies in the United States, with a solid reputation and years of experience. Our small team of only three full-time employees, on the other hand, is responsible for the success. We work with a small team that ensures each order is handled individually. Whenever a member of our team supports you with a problem, he or she is obligated to provide 100 percent satisfaction. When looking for sharp shaving razors, or other such items, we will suggest you explore the Giesen & Forsthoff product line on our online store.

 

Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us by phone (800) 342-9118/ 248-534-1383 or by email (customercare@knifecountryusa.com). Send the query during working hours on any of our offline working days to receive a prompt response. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. We believe in building lifelong relationships with our customers. Hence, we ensure that they get the best of products and receive satisfactory services. We look forward to meeting all of your cutlery needs!

 

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