Fixed Blade Knives: Boker
Boker Knives of Solingen, Germany has been producing knives and tools for over a century, and today they are one of the foremost knife makers in the world.
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There is a giant chestnut tree, shading the small Boker tool factory in Remscheid, Germany. Planted in the 17th century, is the oldest traceable symbol connected with the Boker name. The tree is incorporated into their logo. Like that tree, Boker knives have stood the test of time.
The Boker name is synonymous with quality.
Boker Knives offers their traditional Tree Brand folders in popular styles like Trappers, Stockman and Canoe models, as well as the Applegate Fighting Daggers, Tactical Liner Locking Folding Knives, and kitchen cutlery, too. |
The story of Boker knives has not been without setbacks, however. During WWII, the Boker factory in Solingen burned to the ground. Nothing survived. Yet the loyal, skilled workers who had survived the war returned to Solingen, where they came together to rebuild the company to its former glory, eventually regaining the previous reputation for Boker quality.
Today, Boker knives range from 320-layer Damascus steel to very
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modern ceramics, with handles ranging from high-quality mother-of-pearl, to Thuya root wood, and state-of-the-art synthetics.
In fact, Boker was the first company to come out with a ceramic knife, which can retain a sharp edge longer than even steel. In fact, many of the world’s finest chefs prefer Boker ceramic blades, due to their anti-microbial properties, which are important in food preparation.
Thanks to constant modernization and expansion of product lines, Boker strives to constantly push the envelope in design and material innovation. A Boker knife is a well-made tool with a long, rich history that will last a lifetime. |