Henry Wilkinson, who was by then managing the company, introduced the sword production in 1824, as a second line of business besides the weapon production. He gives the company the name “James Wilkinson & Son”. Henry Wilkinson was an all-round genius, whose talents were mainly expressed in engineering and natural sciences. Among other things, he also maintained business relations with the British royal family.

Opening and founding of the Wilkinson Ltd. Company.

The Pall Mall Patent Roller Safety Shaver – the successor to the 1903 model – enters the market.

Launch of the Empire Razor, based on patents of H. B. Randolph, which was sold very successfully until 1953

Osberghaus KG, based in Solingen, Germany, is launching a stainless “FASAN” blade on the market. This seems to be already coated, although it is unclear today, with what this coating was applied.

The partnership Osberghaus – Wilkinson begins. Osberghaus supplies the production know-how and production equipment to Wilkinson for a license fee. The stainless blade is launched as WILKINSON SWORD EDGE and achieves good sales figures. In 1961 the Wilkinson Sword GmbH was founded in Solingen.

This was the year that Wilkinson Sword introduced it's first stainless steel razor blades which were higher in quality and provided a better shave to the carbon steel blades of years gone by.

Launch of the T70, the world’s first razor with “integrated blade”.

Launch of the Compact, a double-edged system shaver with a blade magazine in the handle.

Launch of the Protector, a completely new design of double-edged system razor. It was developed and produced in Solingen. Numerous successful derivatives followed, including a ladies’ version with adapted design in 1994.

Launch of the Quattro, the world’s first four-edged shaver! Developed and produced in Solingen. In 2006, the first four-edged razor for women followed, the Quattro for Woman, as well as the Quattro Titanium, whose blades are hardened with titanium.

Launch of the Quattro, the world’s first four-edged shaver! Developed and produced in Solingen. In 2006, the first four-edged razor for women followed, the Quattro for Woman, as well as the Quattro Titanium, whose blades are hardened with titanium.

Wilkinson Sword presents the revolutionary Hydro series, which helps to reduce skin irritation and maintain the moisture content of the skin during shaving.

Our history is the pursuit of functional excellence, interwoven with the threads of tradition and design. We develop innovative products for men, helping them to express their individuality and style in the decisive moments of their lives. Then and now. This is exactly what our new brand campaign embodies.