Blackland announces new Tradere Razors

Congratulations on your first handle with knurling.

And probably last!

Shane, what is the diameter at the knurling?

A bit over 11mm. Something like 11.2 if I'm remembering right.

Congratulations on your first handle with knurling.

And probably last!

Hi Shane. May I please ask why? — Thx.

Two main reasons. 1) I generally think it's aesthetically unpleasing and 2) everyone else does it.

I will say that this knurling is the most I've ever liked knurling before. It's an extremely fine knurling (I asked for the smallest my shop had) so the diamonds are tiny and we opted to not go very deep. Because of this it plays with light in really interesting ways almost like fish scales. It's pretty cool and helps this not be a boring barbell like I find most knurled handles to be.

Not to derail the thread, but when knurling is done well using specific patterns, it can be stunningly beautiful.
I have a Stork Aristocrat Titanium handle that is quite lovely, in my humble opinion.  

Not to derail the thread, but when knurling is done well using specific patterns, it can be stunningly beautiful.
I have a Stork Aristocrat Titanium handle that is quite lovely, in my humble opinion.  

Agreed! Which is where my second point comes in. Above all, knurling just isn’t Blackland. All my razors have a particular style to them and maintaining that design language is important to me.

But this isn’t a Blackland design so we get to have some knurled fun! It really is a stunner and feels great in hand.

Not to derail the thread, but when knurling is done well using specific patterns, it can be stunningly beautiful.
I have a Stork Aristocrat Titanium handle that is quite lovely, in my humble opinion.  

Agreed! Which is where my second point comes in. Above all, knurling just isn’t Blackland. All my razors have a particular style to them and maintaining that design language is important to me.

But this isn’t a Blackland design so we get to have some knurled fun! It really is a stunner and feels great in hand.

To derail once again, I really like the handles on my Blackbird, Sabre and Dart. Knurling is not necessary for a great handle.

Agreed! Which is where my second point comes in. Above all, knurling just isn’t Blackland. All my razors have a particular style to them and maintaining that design language is important to me.

But this isn’t a Blackland design so we get to have some knurled fun! It really is a stunner and feels great in hand.

I completely understand, Shane, and your Blackbird handle is one of the most beautifully designed and functional and comfortable handles that I have ever used.   

Agreed! Which is where my second point comes in. Above all, knurling just isn’t Blackland. All my razors have a particular style to them and maintaining that design language is important to me.

But this isn’t a Blackland design so we get to have some knurled fun! It really is a stunner and feels great in hand.

I completely understand, Shane, and your Blackbird handle is one of the most beautifully designed and functional and comfortable handle that I have ever used.   

Agree! Love the BB handle. Aesthetics and control.

Glad to hear the knurling will be improved. The knurling on the original was pretty shallow and poorly formed. I assume Shane will be using a cut knurling tool, which produces absolutely lovely results.

Not to derail the thread, but when knurling is done well using specific patterns, it can be stunningly beautiful.
I have a Stork Aristocrat Titanium handle that is quite lovely, in my humble opinion.  

Agreed! Which is where my second point comes in. Above all, knurling just isn’t Blackland. All my razors have a particular style to them and maintaining that design language is important to me.

But this isn’t a Blackland design so we get to have some knurled fun! It really is a stunner and feels great in hand.

To derail once again, I really like the handles on my Blackbird, Sabre and Dart. Knurling is not necessary for a great handle.

I totally agree with this. I have a Blackbird and a Dart as well. The handles on these razors are great! I have complete control with wet and slippery hands. Knurling is not always necessary.

Just my dos centavos...

...the Blackbird handle is the coolest in my meager collection.

The fluting design has a wonderful feel in the hand, and just looks so uniquely classy to me.

Really looking forward to picking up the longer version (with stand) whenever it finally available.

Also, I have the SB...and think the OC would be much more aggressive.

For those who know...is it?

Yes, it does. But much depends on your personal judgement of "much".