All 4 base plate levels are available for the Cx-V42...we will contact you prior to shipping for your selection. See base plate options below.

The V42 was a double edged knife issued to the 1st Special Service Force(FSSF), also known as the Devil's Brigade, a joint American/Canadian commando unit during WW2. Officers of this unit designed the knife based on the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, issued to British special forces earlier in the war. Our S1 handle, including the rings and hourglass shape, is based on this dagger handle design:

"...there are two important factors to bear in mind: balance and keenness. The hilt should fit easily in your hand, and the blade should not be so heavy that it tends to drag the hilt from your fingers in a loose grip...."

Fairbairn's book on design "Get Tough(1942)"

The Cx-V42 is all Titanium and features a Damtanium cap - forged metal consisting of 2 grades of Titanium (Grade 2 and 5). This material is custom forged for us in the USA. This Cx razor is extremely light in weight similar to our Cx-Ti. 

This piece is limited to 6 units.

Product Details:

• Cap Material: Damtanium or Titanium Damascus (Forged grade 2 and grade 5 Titanium)
• Base Plate and handle Material: 100% Titanium(6AL 4V)
• All 3 Parts Precision CNC Machined
• Forged, Designed, Machined and Finished in the USA
• Thin-Vintage Design Inspired from the 1940 Classic Razor
• Zero Plastic Packaging
• Free Shipping (USA and Canada only)

Technical Specifications:

• New S1 Handle
• ~47 grams
• Positive blade exposure
• ~92 mm handle length (3.6 inches) - 13 mm handle diameter (.5 inches)
• High Polish Finish/Heat patina* - Some machine marks are visible. Some scratches also exist. These can be seen under the cap, on critical dimensions and when magnified.
• Your choice of base plate level...we will contact you prior to shipping. See base plate notes below.
  

* The Damtanium oxide/patina is not permanent, it will wear depending on your local conditions. We do not coat our Cx razors...it can be re-applied or left to age naturally.

What Base Plate is Right For You?

See how blade gap and blade exposure affect shave feel and efficiency.

Here are some additional notes to help you pick your Base Plate:

-/Mild Base Plate -  If you have sensitive skin, prefer less blade feel, have fine hair or just enjoy a mild shave, this is the one. Head shavers have enjoyed this one. This plate has our least blade exposure and a .71mm, our smallest blade gap. If you have sensitive skin, straight hair, curly hair or shave everyday...this is a nice choice.

Original Base Plate -  This was our first design configuration, what makes this plate unique is the added blade feel. It has a .68mm blade gap with positive blade exposure. This design offers a lot of user control with this exposure and gap configuration. For a milder shave, you can change the angle or “ride the cap” for sensitive parts like the neck. For other areas, you can still have a good amount of efficiency. I would not recommend this one if you have sensitive skin as it has blade feel. If you have course hair this could be a nice choice.

+ Base Plate -  We reduced the blade exposure from the original but increased the gap to .88mm. This is a nice option if you prefer less blade feel, yet still enjoy a higher efficiency in a razor. This plate is also a nice option if you have dense hair or only shave every 2-3 days...if you are unsure what base plate is right for you, this is probably the one. You still have a good amount of user control with the positive blade exposure to adjust the efficiency with technique and blade choice.

++ Base Plate -  This one is for those who like a very efficient, yet smooth option. This plate is still with positive blade exposure, but has less exposure than the + Base Plate. This razor has a larger 1.08mm gap. If you have coarse hair, shave every 4-5 days or just like an efficient razor, this would be the one.