I feel that I’m the keeper of the flame. I know that might sound a little grandiose, but one of the things that always attracted me to this business is its sense of history… Corrado Cutlery began in 1905.
It was a very different time. Just think about what the world was like in 1905. It’s like everything has changed. And it’s still changing, faster every day. So many things have happened, a lot of them good — but I think some things have gotten lost along the way… like the commitment to quality and integrity that was pretty standard in those days. You have to look a little harder to find that today, don’t you think?
This business is all about tools… think about the way things were made fifty or sixty years ago versus now—there’s a difference. Of course there are still some exceptional products being made—that’s why I’m still in this business. I want to be a bridge between the digital, internet-driven world of today, and the care and quality that was so much a part of yesterday. My hope is to take this old business, lean on those deep roots, and keep it relevant online today.
When I think about my mission, I think about… core tools and core values. And in my mind — and in my business — they’re connected. A good grooming and scissors store offers products that become part of everyday life. So much so that we take them for granted… Just think about your morning shave, trimming your nails, grooming your beard, or reaching for a trusted pair of scissors around the house… These are simple routines, but the tools matter. My mission is to bring you these core products while honoring the traditions and craftsmanship of a time when people simply believed in doing things the right way.
Good stuff—honestly presented.
Here, online, it may feel different, but let me tell you, the foundation is just as solid as if it were built in 1905—core products and core values. The great thing about offering well-made products is that selling them becomes a simple matter of telling you the truth. And I will. I promise.
Here you’ll find premium German shaving and grooming products from some of the most respected names in Germany, including Merkur and DOVO Solingen. You’ll also find finely crafted German scissors, manicure tools, and grooming implements from makers like Dreiturm/Solingen—products built with the kind of quality and longevity that are getting harder to find today. Alongside them are classic grooming staples like Pinaud-Clubman after shaves and colognes, a line dating back to 1810. Some products endure for a reason.
So welcome to Corrado Cutlery — an online store shaped by its history, and committed to core products and core values. As we say in Chicago: “shop early, shop often.”
All the best –
Jim
Jim Bilger – Owner
Corrado Cutlery, Clubman Online, Dovo Online, Merkur Shave