Wilkinson Sword razor and shaving products

Wilkinson Sword is a historic brand with a legacy dating back to 1772 in London, where it originally gained fame as a manufacturer of swords and firearms before pivoting to personal grooming products like razors and scissors in the late 19th century. The brand is renowned for introducing the first stainless steel razor blade in 1962, which revolutionized the shaving industry by providing a more durable and efficient blade.

Today, the manufacturing of Wilkinson Sword products is largely centralized in Solingen, Germany, a city famous for its blade-making heritage. The brand has undergone several ownership changes over the decades; it was previously part of Energizer Holdings before being spun off into Edgewell Personal Care.

Edgewell Personal Care remains the ultimate owner of the brand, managing its global distribution and innovation. While the brand is marketed as Wilkinson Sword in Europe and many other parts of the world, it is often associated with the Schick brand name in North America and Asia, sharing technology and design under the same corporate umbrella.