Boker Knifestyle | BUSA Edition 2018 / 2019

2018/2019 EDITION 

HANDMADE KITCHEN KNIVES 

HIGH END SHARPENING ACCESSORIES 

INNOVATIVE KITCHEN TOOLS 

WWW.KNIFESTYLEUSA.COM

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EDITORIAL 

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Damascus and Boker Core Damascus, 

both in strictly limited editions. 

Both series are equipped with handforged 

stainless Damascus. There 

are only a few blacksmiths in the 

world who have mastered the difficult 

technique of hand-forging stainless 

steel into a true Damascus. The 

handle wood of these special models 

is made from historic oak beams from 

the keep, the main tower of Burg 

Castle. 

HANDMADE SINCE 1869. 

Since 1869, our Solingen Manufactory 

has been making knives with the tree 

symbol – our trademark of international 

fame and the historic crest of the 

Boker family (first registered as a 

trademark in 1674). There couldn't 

be a better symbol for our identity 

and our aspirations - the tree was 

one of the earliest human symbols, 

venerated as a mythical giver of life. 

Unlike any other symbol, it stands for 

our quality consciousness, our loving 

attention to detail and our sustainable 

environmental stewardship. 

The tree has roots and a firm place to 

stand. As an ecosystem, it is a living 

being and a habitat. At the same time, 

it grows and develops. This is how 

we see ourselves, as well. We are 

constantly optimizing the functionality 

of our knives, using cutting-edge 

Managing Owners Kirsten Schulz-Dalichow and Carsten Felix-Dalichow 

metallurgical methods and the forms 

of contemporary schools of design. 

One of many examples is our kitchen 

knife series Boker Pure CPM, 

in which we realized the reduced 

design vocabulary of Danish designer 

Jens Ansø in powder metallurgical 

CPM-154 steel, combining it with 

domestic oak wood. This CPM steel, 

produced with the latest technology, 

far surpasses more established types 

of kitchen knife steel with its excellent 

properties for cutting tools. 

Our newly developed and handforged 

kitchen knife series Boker Core 

combines the traditional production 

method and reliable benefits of a 

die-forged bolster knife with light, 

innovative lines. Two exclusive 

highlights are our knives Boker Saga 

This medieval fortress is a famous 

landmark of the Bergisches Land, and 

was the ancestral seat of the Counts 

von Berg, who gave our region its 

name. These new special limited 

edition models are reminiscent of our 

local history, to which we owe our 

craft. With purchasing a knife with 

the tree logo as a seal of quality, you 

begin an everlasting relationship full 

of passion. 

We support this with our strict 

standards and quality requirements 

for our knives – and we have stood 

behind our products with a lifetime 

guarantee, for 149 years. Visit us 

at our Solingen Manufactory and 

experience the fascinating world of 

knives in person on an in-depth factory 

tour or in one of our workshops. 

Carsten Felix-Dalichow 

Managing Owner 

Since 1674 

1869-1900 1869-1924 1924-1935 1935-1947 1947-1974 1974-2008 2008-Today

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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PRODUCT LINE 

KNOWLEDGE OF THE 

WORLD OF KNIVES 

BOKER CORE DAMASCUS 06 

BOKER DAMASCUS SUPERIOR 08 

DAMASCUS STEELS OVERVIEW 12 

BOKER DAMASCUS PURE 18 

BOKER DAMASCUS OLIVE & DAMASCUS BLACK 22 

BOKER SAGA DAMASCUS 34 

CONSTRUCTION & MANUFACTURING 36 

BOKER PURE CPM 40 

BOKER CORE 44 

BLADE SHAPES & APPLICATIONS 54 

BOKER SAGA 56 

BOKER FORGE 66 

BOKER ARBOLITO CLASSIC SERIES 74 

BOKER KNIFE BLOCKS 76 

BOKER MAGNETIC KNIFE RAILS 80 

BOKER CUTTING BOARDS 80 

KNIFE SHARPENING 82 

WORKSHARP 84 

WHETSTONES 86 

OIL STONES 88 

BOKER CLASSIC KITCHEN & TABLE KNIVES 91 

BOKER PLUS & BOKER ARBOLITO STEAK KNIVES 93 

BOKER ARBOLITO GAUCHO STEAK KNIVES 94 

BOKER STEAK KNIVES & FORKS 95 

BOKER ARBOLITO TABLEWARE SETS 96 

PREMAX SCISSORS & BOKER SANDWICH KNIFE SETS 97 

BOKER DAMASCUS WINE KNIFE 98 

CHAMPAGNE SABERS 99 

BOKER PLUS CHEFYOUGO & SANYOUGO 100

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NEW 

Boker Core Damascus Chef's Knife 

Blade Length: 8⅜" | Thickness: 3.4mm 

Overall length: 13⅜" | Weight: 6.8 oz. 

Item No. 130740DAM $ 1,199.00 

Limited to 199 pieces worldwide

BOKER CORE DAMASCUS 

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FORGED BLADE MATERIAL DAMASCUS LAYERS HARDNESS HANDLE MATERIAL HANDMADE IN LIFETIME WARRANTY 

DAMASCUS 300 60 HRC OAK 

BOKER CORE DAMASCUS 

We are a modern and sustainable 

company with roots in an industry with 

a long regional history. Our region is 

the Bergisches Land, where blade 

production was established as early as 

the Middle Ages, thanks to two main 

factors. The dense forests supplied 

wood as a renewable resource that 

could be carbonized for forging. Many 

rivers running through narrow valleys – 

primarily the Wupper River – supplied 

easily accessible, renewable energy 

for grinding mills and smithies. 

Now, the Bergisches Land does 

not actually take its name from its 

mountainous topography ("Berg" 

being German for "mountain"), but 

from the noble House von Berg. 

Their mighty counts left their mark 

on the region like no other dynasty, 

reaching all the way to the Rhineland. 

It is no accident that their ancestral 

seat of Burg Castle has become the 

landmark of the Bergisches Land. 

Thanks to our close relationship with 

the castle preservation association, 

Schlossbauverein Burg an der Wupper 

e.V., we were able to obtain a small 

amount of wood from the 100-year-old 

oak beams of this historic monument. 

with living quarters was rebuilt in the 

early 20th century, modeled after 

Romanesque towers built around 

the year 1130. From the top with its 

three wooden brattices, visitors have 

a panoramic view all the way to the 

neighboring town of Remscheid. A 

covered bridge connects the tower 

with the shield wall and wall walk. 

In medieval times, it was the only 

access to the tower. 

Today, the west side of the keep has 

an additional entrance to the ground 

floor. The archway bears a sandstone 

plate with information about the 

history of the mighty tower. In the 

past, the ground floor was called the 

dungeon, accessible only through 

an opening from the floor above and 

used as storage for stone balls. In 

case of an attack, the defenders of 

the keep would pelt attackers with 

the balls from the upper floors. The 

ground floor could hold up to 12 tons 

of stones. From the first floor, stairs in 

the outside walls, which are up to four 

meters thick, lead to the upper floors. 

We process pieces of the original oak 

beams of the keep at Burg Castle with 

all due respect and diligence to make 

handles for our Boker Core Damascus, 

an edition strictly limited to 199 

pieces. The blade is truly special - 

the hand forged stainless Damascus 

has a breathtaking pattern and offers 

excellent resilience and hardness (60 

HRC), which makes the Boker Core 

Damascus an exclusive collector's 

item and guarantees exceptional 

performance for all cutting tasks in 

the kitchen. In Solingen, the forged 

blade piece consisting of 300 layers 

of Damascus is brought to a red heat 

and die-forged into its beautiful shape 

by a drop hammer weighing two tons. 

What better way to express our respect 

for the history of our region and our 

craft than by referring to the Counts 

von Berg and their ancestral home? 

Each of these works of art comes in 

an elegant leather covered gift box 

with a certificate of authenticity and 

individual serial number. 

The wood was sourced from the socalled 

keep, the main tower of Burg 

Castle, which is an impressive 105 

feet tall. The foundation of the keep 

(46 ft. x 36 ft.) was laid in the first 

building phase of the castle in the 12th 

century. The six-storied defense tower

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boker damascus superior 


TORSION 

DAMASCUS 300 60 HRC 

GRENADILL 

BOKER DAMASCUS SUPERIOR 

We asked ourselves how the knife 

of all knives should be made. Which 

materials and techniques should be 

used? Then we found the answer, and 

developed a world premier. 

For the Boker Damascus Superior 

series we use, for the first time, a 

four strand Torsion Damascus with a 

separately forged Damascus cutting 

edge, which is done by German 

Damascus forger Andreas Henrichs 

with fascinating precision, exclusively 

for Boker. In an extremely elaborate 

process, single Damascus layers are 

forged by hand to a massive square 

Damascus bar. This square bar is 

twisted 15 times, which creates the 

unique pattern of Torsion Damascus. 

Four of those strands, and a fifth nontwisted 

Damascus strand are forgewelded 

into the final shape. 

The result is a blade blank with 

extraordinary structure, unbelievable 

stability, and the basis for excellent 

cutting ability. In the Boker 

Manufactory in Solingen, the blade 

blank will then be processed by 

hand in more than 150 steps to the 

complete knife. 

THE ART OF DAMASCUS FORGING 

This method of forging Damascus 

was used in the Middle Ages to forge 

extremely high class sword blades for 

the gentry. Swords made of Torsion 

Damascus were extremely rare and 

sought after, so much so that the 

Vikings raided parts of Europe to 

obtain such swords. 

DAMASCUS DETAILS IN HANDLE 

For the handles, we use African 

Grenadill hardwood. Grenadill wood 

offers a beautiful grain, which is a 

perfect addition to the intricate blade, 

and provides an excellent balance to 

the knife. Due to its high content of 

oil, it is highly moisture resistant. 

The impressive wooden handle is 

framed by two Damascus bolsters 

and a Damascus butt cap, both made 

of stainless powder metallurgical 

Damascus with 300 layers. The 

handle pieces are individually handfitted 

to each blade, providing balance 

and beauty. 

Each of these works of art carries an 

individual serial number, making it 

possible to track the entire production 

process in the Boker Manufactory. The 

knife will be delivered in an exclusive 

wooden presentation case and 

includes a certificate of authenticity 

and owner‘s manual. 

Experience a knife which, when 

forged in this exclusive manner, is 

like no other.

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1 BOKER CAMELLIA OIL 

This high quality, pure camellia oil 

is made according to a traditional 

Chinese recipe, and has many uses. 

The thin oil is extracted from the 

seed of the camellia tree, is neutral in 

taste, odorless, and does not dry. The 

camellia oil is food safe and impresses 

with its special purity. 

Corrosion protection: The acid-free, 

non-resinous, and non-evaporating 

camellia oil is traditionally used to 

protect from corrosion in the care of 

high quality knife blades made from 

carbon steel, as well as tools and 

weapons. It is purely organic and 

perfect for preserving non-stainless 

kitchen knives and straight razors as – 

in contrast to other care oils – does not 

form an emulsion with water. 

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Boker Cammelia Oil 

Item No. 04BO175 

$ 22.95 

Wood protection: The low-viscosity 

oil quickly absorbs into the wood and 

protects from moisture, dirt, and UV 

radiation. Camellia oil is clear, does 

not discolor the wood, and brings 

out the grain beautifully. Outstanding 

for the care of high quality straight 

razor handles and kitchen knife handles 

made from fine wood. 

Item No. 04BO175 $ 22.95

BOKER DAMASCUS SUPERIOR 

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Boker Damascus Superior Utility Knife 

Blade length: 6" | Thickness: 2.4mm 

Overall length: 10¾" | Weight: 4.2 oz. 

Item No. 130801DAM $ 1,519.00 

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Boker Damascus Superior Chef's Knife 

Blade length: 8⅝" | Thickness: 2.5mm 

Overall length: 13½" | Weight: 7.1 oz. 

Item No. 130800DAM $ 2,499.00

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DAMASCUS 

Damascus steel – a millennia-old 

blacksmithing craft that still unfolds 

its fascination today. The first proof 

of Damascus is a Celtic sword from 

about 500 BCE. Even though this 

forging technique most likely did not 

originate with the Celts, they did 

manage to perfect the process. The 

first artisan Damascus blades were 

made by the Teutons during the Great 

Migration Period (300 to 450 CE). 

They were able to use controlled 

forging processes to make specific 

and, more importantly, repeatable 

Damascus patterns. 

Swords made from torsion Damascus 

were made with extremely 

sophisticated production methods, 

even by today's standards. Artifacts 

like the sword from a grave near 

Sutton Hoo (England) posed an 

enormous challenge for today's 

Damascus blacksmiths, until they 

figured out how to replicate this 

fascinating sword. 

At the time of the development in 

Europe, steel of excellent quality was 

also made in Japan, which was mainly 

used in the forged katana blades 

wielded by the samurai. For the 

longest time, history considered Japan 

to be the pioneer. Japanese swords 

were generally seen as superior to 

the European ones, although that is 

historically incorrect. 

Due to different cultural conditions, 

many more high quality Japanese 

than European swords have made 

it through the centuries unscathed. 

While Japanese swords were lovingly 

passed down from generation to 

generation, the artisan swords of 

Northern Europe were often sent to 

the grave with their owners and got 

lost in the mists of time. 

This led to an apparent "supremacy" 

of old Japanese swords in the present 

day, which cannot be matched by 

European artifacts in comparably 

flawless condition. Looking back, it 

can be said that forging multi-layered 

steel was originally a means to achieve 

the best possible material quality. 

The decorative element of Damascus 

took much longer to come into its 

own. Today, Damascus steel is still 

very popular. However, this general 

enthusiasm is no longer rooted in 

technical consideration, but rather an 

expression of passion for the material 

and its special look that still radiates 

a near magical fascination. Today, 

there are several methods for making 

Damascus steel:

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CLASSIC HANDFORGED 

DAMASCUS 

For this oldest of all types of 

Damascus, at least two types of 

steel of different composition are 

forged together. After forging, the 

piece of steel is folded and forged 

again, which doubles the number 

of layers. The process is repeated 

until the desired number of layers is 

reached. By using steel types with 

different features, the blacksmith can 

influence the quality of the Damascus 

significantly; a particularly hard steel, 

for instance, can be combined with an 

especially resilient steel in order to 

achieve a balanced ratio of hardness 

and edge retention. Since stainless 

steel cannot be forged together under 

normal circumstances, this classic 

forging technique generally uses nonstainless 

carbon steel. This means 

that the resulting forged Damascus is 

not stainless either. 

Of course, the quality of Damascus 

steel is also directly dependent 

on the quality of the base steels. 

Damascus as such is not necessarily 

a mark of quality but simply denotes 

the production process of the 

material. The Damascus pattern is 

influenced by forging and the number 

of layers, but it can also be created 

by embossing the finished forged 

Damascus bar. By embossing the bar 

with the help of an embossing punch 

with a specific pattern, the layers 

within the Damascus shift against 

each other. The embossed pattern 

appears as texture in the Damascus 

steel once the embossed material is 

ground into a blade. 

On a freshly ground blade, the 

pattern is barely visible. It needs to 

be finished in a special acid bath, in 

which both types of steel react to the 

acid by darkening at different levels. 

This brings out the pattern created 

by the texture and reveals the true 

magnificent beauty of Damascus 

steel.

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HANDFORGED STAINLESS 

DAMASCUS 

There are some basic differences 

between this forging technique 

and that of classic, non-stainless 

Damascus. Since stainless steel 

cannot be forged together under 

normal circumstances, some clever 

Damascus blacksmiths came up 

with a technique that circumvents 

this obstacle. The essential factor is 

oxygen. While classic, non-stainless 

Damascus is forged and folded in a 

regular open forge, the ambient air 

is the deciding factor for stainless 

Damascus – it prevents stainless steel 

layers from being forged together. 

Therefore, stainless Damascus is 

made by preparing layer packages and 

forging them in a vacuum. 

All Damascus smiths have their own 

tricks that fall under the heading of 

trade secrets, and cannot be explained 

in detail here. In the knifemaking 

community, Chad Nichols, from 

Mississippi, is one of the most 

renowned Damascus smiths who 

makes stainless Damascus - his topgrade 

material is not just utilized by 

various knife manufacturers, but also 

by many custom knifemakers around 

the globe as premium Damascus 

for particularly fine models. Nichols 

Damascus has a fine, rich patterning 

that makes it very popular, but many 

users also value the material's great 

practical functionality, which makes 

his Damascus their first choice. Apart 

from many knives in our “Outdoor 

& Collection” catalog, Chad Nichols 

Damascus, which typically has more 

than 200 layers, is also used in our 

kitchen knife series Boker Pure 

Damascus. 

HANDFORGED TORSION 

DAMASCUS 

One of the most sophisticated 

methods for forging Damascus 

steel is torsion Damascus. Here, 

a twist is added to the classic 

folding of the material. This creates 

a unique pattern and the control 

needed to master this forging 

process requires the highest level of 

expertise. Torsion Damascus was 

found in the few preserved Vikings 

swords, made at a time when the 

most sophisticated pieces were 

forged with outstanding skill and 

craftsmanship, far superior to the 

standard swords of the day, even in 

technical terms. 

The highly complex forging process 

that creates the characteristic 

pattern makes torsion Damascus 

one of the rarest and most exclusive 

types of Damascus steel. Boker 

uses such hand forged torsion 

Damascus,made by the German 

Damascus smith Andreas Henrichs, 

for the kitchen knife series Boker 

Superior - a standout in the world 

of kitchen knives due to their 

individually handforged blades.

Chad Nichols 

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SAN MAI DAMASCUS / CORE 

DAMASCUS 

One modern and very common 

variation is San Mai Damascus, or 

core Damascus. In its composition 

and production methods, it is very 

different from the other types of 

Damascus. San Mai really denotes 

a multi-layered blade that is not 

folded (unlike Damascus), but 

typically consists of three layers 

- a hard core as the center layer 

and two softer outer layers that 

add stability and flexibility. In the 

case of core Damascus, the center 

layer of modern kitchen knives 

is often made from a continuous 

piece of Japanese VG-10, a high 

performance cobalt alloy steel with 

a fine structure and high level of 

corrosion resistance. 

In contrast to a classic San 

Mai blade, the outer layers are 

significantly softer than the core 

but they consist of Damascus 

steel. However, this Damascus is 

usually not hand forged, but mass 

produced, by means of the rolling 

method. These blades can be 

recognized by their center layer of 

mono steel that usually peeks out 

from underneath the Damascus 

layers towards the cutting edge. 

This concept basically leads to an 

odd number of layers (typically 37, 

67 or 69, though other numbers are 

possible). 

Since classically folded and forged 

Damascus doubles its layers with 

each fold, forged Damascus has an 

even number of layers (usually 200 

to 300), while San Mai Damascus 

can also be distinguished by its 

odd number of layers. The quality 

mainly depends on the material of 

the core; as a general rule, blades 

made from contemporary mono 

steel can be just as good as or 

even superior to a Damascus blade. 

Such a core Damascus is used in 

our Damascus Olive and Damascus 

Black series, for instance, where 

its qualities and exclusive look have 

won over enthusiastic fans for many 

years. 

POWDER METALLURGICAL 

DAMASTEEL 

One special type of industrially 

produced Damascus is the Swedish 

Damasteel. The Damasteel company 

developed a procedure to combine 

powder metallurgical steel into a 

true Damascus steel in a continuous 

production process. The special 

production process of powder 

metallurgical steel (such as the CPM- 

154 in our Boker Pure CPM series) 

allows for higher alloys, which create 

a particularly fine and even structure 

– a basic requirement for the best 

cutting performance. The production 

process of Damasteel combines the 

advantages of powder metallurgical 

steel with the fascinating appearance 

of Damascus, which gives it a special 

place among the Damascus steel 

types. 

Despite its exclusively industrial 

production, Damasteel is definitely 

a premium Damascus that offers 

outstanding edge retention and a 

high level of corrosion resistance in 

everyday use. Boker uses Damasteel 

for the blades of our best straight 

razors, but also as appliqué or handle 

inlay for other kitchen knives (Boker 

Superior Damascus) and outdoor 

knives. 

In conclusion, it has to be said that 

Damascus steel is not a technical 

requirement for producing high 

quality blades today and that 

Damascus as such is not a quality 

guarantee. However, like an exclusive 

mechanical watch that always 

radiates a special flair even though 

a modern quartz watch would tell 

time just as reliably at a much lower 

price, a Damascus blade, with its 

breathtaking look and often tangible 

texture, is a piece of living history. 

It isn't always purely a matter of 

efficiency – even in our fast paced, 

high-tech world, there is some space 

left for excellent craftsmanship and 

the beautiful things in life.

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FORGED DESIGNED BY BLADE MATERIAL DAMASCUS LAYERS HARDNESS HANDLE MATERIAL HANDMADE IN LIFETIME WARRANTY 

STAINLESS 

DAMASCUS 200 60 HRC 

BOG OAK 

BOKER DAMASCUS PURE 

A milestone in the history of kitchen 

knives by Boker. Made completely 

by hand, this unique work of knife art 

impresses every fan of high class cutting 

tools made in Solingen. 

Famous custom knifemaker Jens Ansø 

from Denmark created this puristic 

and extremely functional knife concept 

for Boker, in a traditional Scandinavian 

design. The main focus of Jens Ansø 

was the demanding user. The result, 

in his collaboration with the Boker R & 

D team, is a knife series that combines 

superior function with a simple design 

and excellent ergonomics. In keeping 

with the high end concept, only the best 

quality materials were selected, which 

takes the functionality of this series one 

step further. 

The knives in this series are not meant 

for collector's pieces for the showcase 

- they are designed for daily use and 

downright demand it! The Damascus 

Pure models feature stunning, 200-layer 

Damascus steel, forged by Chad 

Nichols from Mississippi. Chad is 

one of the most innovative Damascus 

forgers worldwide and impresses the 

international knife community with his 

hand forged stainless Damascus steels. 

We chose him as the ideal partner for this 

demanding project when it came to the 

selection of the adequate blade material. 

The "Boomerang" pattern, with its unique 

and attractive appearance, is the perfect 

choice for a high end kitchen knife due 

to its stainless features. The blades 

not only show an appealing, contrasting 

pattern, they are also razor sharp and 

well balanced, and will conquer any 

cutting task with ease. 

Another impressive feature of this series 

is the handle material. The bog oak 

wood is not a "species" of wood, but 

oak logs, which laid in water or swamps 

for centuries and came up when the 

ponds or swamps dried out. Over this 

long period of time, the tannic acid of 

the wood reacts with the iron salts 

in the water, which results in a very 

high hardness and a handsome, deep 

brown coloring. This exquisite handle 

material harmonizes perfectly with the 

Chad Nichols Damascus blade. 

The Pure Series has truly set new limits 

and will become, with its puristic and 

functional design concept and high end 

materials, the new eye catcher in your 

kitchen.

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boker damascus pure 

1 

Boker Damascus Pure Utility Knife 

Blade length: 5½" | Thickness: 1.5mm 


Item No. 131478DAM $ 709.00 

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Boker Damascus Pure Santoku 

Blade length: 6¾" | Thickness: 2mm 

Overall length: 11¼" | Weight: 5.8 oz. 

Item No. 131477DAM $ 1,239.00

BOKER DAMASCUS PURE 

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3 

Boker Damascus Pure Paring Knife 

Blade length: 3¾" | Thickness: 1.5mm 


Item No. 131479DAM $ 539.00 

4 

Boker Damascus Pure Chef's Knife 

Blade length: 8⅝" | Thickness: 2mm 


Item No. 131476DAM $ 1,439.00

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boker damascus olive & damascus black 

BOKER DAMASCUS OLIVE & 

DAMASCUS BLACK 

With the successful cutlery series 

Boker Damascus Black and Boker 

Damascus Olive, we present kitchen 

knives with a stunning look and feel, 

and above-average performance. The 

best of two worlds: A traditional 

Japanese chef's knife - handmade in 

Solingen, Germany. 

Not only do many top chefs swear by 

Japanese kitchen knives - they are also 

becoming increasingly popular with 

ambitious home cooks. The merits 

of a knife with Japanese handles and 

the traditional construction of a blade 

with stainless steel ferrule are obvious, 

because delicate foods can be cut and 

cooked very gently. 

When chopping herbs, for example, 

the very fine cut leaves hardly any 

essential oils. Flavors are not lost, and 

the unwanted tears when chopping 

onions can also be avoided. The 

perceived sharpness when cutting is 

breathtaking, and makes cooking an 

experience. 

The secret of the unusual sharpness 

lies in the material and its processing. 

The blade consists of 37 layers of 

Damascus steel. The premium blade 

steel VG-10, made in Japan, is used for 

the core, and is characterized by a high 

degree of hardness, toughness and a 

homogeneous crystalline structure. 

In a direct comparison of the cutting 

performance with a product of an 

established Solingen kitchen knife 

manufacturer according to DIN EN ISO 

8442-5, the series Boker Damascus 

Olive and Boker Damascus Black are 

not only superior in the proverbial 

sense - the cutting performance of our 

knives is more than 68% higher than 

that of the competitor's product in the 

representative DIN test. In addition, 

the series Boker Damascus Olive and 

Boker Damascus Black convince by an 

initial sharpness that is far superior, 

making frequent re-sharpening a thing 

of the past. 

PAPER CUT DEPTH (MM) 

CUTTING EDGE COMPARISON ACCORDING TO DIN EN ISO 8442-5 

ESTABLISHED SOLINGEN 

KITCHEN KNIFE MANUFACTURER 

BOKER DAMASCUS BLACK / OLIVE 

TOTAL ADDED DEPTH OF CUT (MM)

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BLADE MATERIAL DAMASCUS LAYERS HARDNESS HANDLE MATERIAL HANDMADE IN LIFETIME WARRANTY 

DAMASCUS WITH 

VG-10 CORE 

37 59 HRC 

OLIVE / 

PLYWOOD 

BOKER DAMASCUS OLIVE & 

DAMASCUS BLACK 

For fans of the Mediterranean 

lifestyle, Boker Damascus Olive 

kitchen knives, with hand selected 

olive wood handles, provide a 

perfect match for the modern 

kitchen. The olive wood is 

handpicked to ensure that only 

the best pieces are used. The 

warm color of the handles, the 

finely matted stainless steel 

ferrules, the lively appearance and 

the extraordinary sharpness of 

these knives make cooking a real 

pleasure. 

The Boker Damascus Black 

series impresses with timeless 

elegance. The handle material 

is black plywood, which, due to 

its beautiful and dramatic color, 

emphasizes the finely matted 

stainless steel ferrules and the 

splendid grain of the razor-sharp 

Damascus blade. Boker Damascus 

Black means cooking with style. 

Both versions are available in eight 

practical sizes and shapes, for 

every cutting chore in the kitchen, 

and are delivered in an attractive 

presentation box. 

In addition, we've expanded the 

line with two attractive gift sets 

and a diamond-coated sharpening 

rod. The three-piece gift sets 

consist of a large chef's knife, a 

utility knife and a paring knife, 

delivered in a high quality gift box. 

The two-piece set consists of a 

large chef's knife along with a 

newly developed, two-sided leather 

strop made of high quality cowhide. 

Delivered in an attractive gift box, 

with care and honing paste. 

With the Boker Damascus series, 

we bring an unmatched combination 

of elegance and innovation to your 

kitchen... Give it a try!

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1 

Boker Damascus Olive Vegetable Knife 

Blade length: 3⅛" | Thickness: 2mm 

Overall length: 7⅛" | Weight: 1.3 oz. 

Item No. 130438DAM $ 149.95 

2 

Boker Damascus Olive Paring Knife 


Overall length: 8" | Weight: 1.7 oz. 

Item No. 130430DAM $ 159.95 

3 

Boker Damascus Olive Utility Knife 



Item No. 130434DAM $ 194.95 

4 

Boker Damascus Olive Small Chef's Knife 

Blade length: 6⅛" | Thickness: 2.5mm 


Item No. 130439DAM $ 205.00 

5 

Boker Damascus Olive Santoku 



Item No. 130437DAM $ 235.00

BOKER DAMASCUS OLIVE 

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6 

Boker Damascus Olive Chef's Knife 

Blade length: 8¼" | Thickness: 3mm 


Item No. 130441DAM $ 255.00 

7 

Boker Damascus Olive Carving Knife 



Item No. 130445DAM $ 205.00 

NEW 

8 

Boker Damascus Olive Bread Knife 



Item No. 130433DAM $ 255.00 

9 

Boker Damascus Olive Sharpening Rod, Diamond Coated 


Item No. 130444 $ 159.95 

NEW

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boker damascus olive 

1 

Boker Damascus Olive Set 

Item No. 130445SET 

$ 1,379.00

BOKER DAMASCUS OLIVE 

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NEW 

2 

Boker Damascus Olive 

3-Piece Knife Set 

Item No. 130440SET $ 579.00 

3 

Boker Damascus Olive 

2-Piece Gift Set 

Item No. 130600SET $ 329.00 

NEW 

1 BOKER DAMASCUS OLIVE SET 

Set of seven knives from our Damascus 

Olive Series (shown on page 26-27). Set 

includes: Vegetable Knife, Paring Knife, 

Utility Knife, Small Chef's Knife, Santoku, 

Chef's Knife, Bread Knife, and Olive Knife 

Block (model 030401, shown on page 77). 

Specially priced set. 

2 BOKER DAMASCUS OLIVE 

3-PIECE KNIFE SET 

As an ideal introduction to the ambitious 

home cook, we have expanded our range 

with this 3-piece set, which includes: 

Chef's Knife for cutting meat, fish, fruit 

and vegetables and for weighing or 

chopping herbs, Utility Knife for peeling 

fruit and vegetables and for cutting smaller 

pieces of fish and meat, and the Paring 

Knife for smaller kitchen chores such as 

peeling, cleaning or decorating fruits and 

vegetables. Comes packaged in a high 

quality gift box. Individual knives shown 

on page 26-27. 

3 BOKER DAMASCUS OLIVE 

2-PIECE GIFT SET 

The high quality, 2-piece Damascus Olive 

Gift Set consists of the Chef's Knife (ideal 

for cutting meat, fish, fruit and vegetables 

and for weighing, chopping of herbs), 

and the high quality Boker Leather Strop 

Top Finish (with smooth leather on both 

sides for the polishing of the blade), with 

honing and maintenance paste. The Boker 

Leather Strop Top Finish (shown on page 

87) brings the perfect finish to every blade. 

Set comes in an attractive gift box. 

Item No. 130445SET $ 1,379.00 

Item No. 130440SET $ 579.00 

Item No. 130600SET $ 329.00

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boker damascus black 

1 

Boker Damascus Black Vegetable Knife 



Item No. 130408DAM $ 139.95 

2 

Boker Damascus Black Paring Knife 



Item No. 130410DAM $ 149.95 

3 

Boker Damascus Black Utility Knife 



Item No. 130414DAM $ 179.95 

4 

Boker Damascus Black Small Chef's Knife 



Item No. 130419DAM $ 189.95 

5 

Boker Damascus Black Santoku 



Item No. 130417DAM $ 219.00

BOKER DAMASCUS BLACK 

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6 

Boker Damascus Black Chef's Knife 

Blade length: 8¼" | Thickness: 3mm 


Item No. 130421DAM $ 229.00 

7 

Boker Damascus Black Carving Knife 



Item No. 130425DAM $ 199.95 

NEW 

8 

Boker Damascus Black Bread Knife 



Item No. 130423DAM $ 229.00 

9 

Boker Damascus Black Sharpening Rod, Diamond Coated 


Item No. 130424 $ 154.95 

NEW

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boker damascus black 

1 

Boker Damascus Black Set 


$ 1,289.00

BOKER DAMASCUS BLACK 

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NEW 

2 

Boker Damascus Black 

3-Piece Knife Set 

Item No. 130420SET $ 539.00 

3 

Boker Damascus Black 

2-Piece Gift Set 

Item No. 130500SET $ 309.00 

NEW 

1 BOKER DAMASCUS BLACK SET 

Set of seven knives from our Damascus 

Black Series (shown on page 30-31). Set 

includes: Vegetable Knife, Paring Knife, 

Utility Knife, Small Chef's Knife, Santoku, 

Chef's Knife, Bread Knife, and Black Knife 

Block (model 030400, shown on page 77). 


2 BOKER DAMASCUS BLACK 

3-PIECE KNIFE SET 

As an ideal introduction to the ambitious 

home cook, we have expanded our range 

with this 3-piece set, which includes: 

Chef's Knife for cutting meat, fish, fruit 

and vegetables and for weighing or 

chopping herbs, Utility Knife for peeling 

fruit and vegetables and for cutting smaller 

pieces of fish and meat, and the Paring 

Knife for smaller kitchen chores such as 

peeling, cleaning or decorating fruits and 

vegetables. Comes packaged in a high 

quality gift box. Individual knives shown 

on page 30-31. 

3 BOKER DAMASCUS BLACK 

2-PIECE GIFT SET 

The high quality, 2-piece Damascus Black 

Gift Set consists of the Chef's Knife (ideal 

for cutting meat, fish, fruit and vegetables 

and for weighing, chopping of herbs), 

and the high quality Boker Leather Strop 

Top Finish (with smooth leather on both 

sides for the polishing of the blade), with 

honing and maintenance paste. The Boker 

Leather Strop Top Finish (shown on page 

87) brings the perfect finish to every blade. 

Set comes in an attractive gift box. 

Item No. 130425SET $ 1,289.00 

Item No. 130420SET $ 539.00 

Item No. 130500SET $ 309.00

NEW 

Boker Saga Damascus Chef's Knife 

Blade Length: 7¾" | Thickness: 2mm 

Overall length: 12⅞" | Weight: 6 oz. 

Item No. 132367DAM $ 1,075.00 

Limited to 199 pieces worldwide

BOKER SAGA DAMASCUS 

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STAINLESS 

DAMASCUS 

200 60 HRC 

OAK 

BOKER SAGA DAMASCUS 

CHEF'S KNIFE 

Close to the headquarters of the 

Boker Manufactory in Solingen, 

Germany, lies Burg Castle on the 

Wupper River - the landmark of the 

Bergisches Land. It is also one of the 

largest castles in western Germany 

and the largest reconstructed castle 

complex in North Rhine-Westphalia. 

Today, Burg Castle is used for 

a variety of cultural purposes, 

including as a museum, event venue 

and memorial. 

In order to be able to fully maintain 

this landmark in the future and 

renew the energy system, an 

extensive renovation program was 

begun in 2017 and is set to continue 

until 2024. The renovation has 

enabled us to obtain an exclusive 

inventory of original 100-year-old 

oak beams from the mighty keep of 

Burg Castle. 

With great care and craftsmanship, 

we process these historic oak beams 

from the keep into handle scales for 

our successful kitchen knife Boker 

Saga, which is available in a strictly 

limited edition of 199 pieces. The 

design of the Saga series was 

created by Danish knife designer 

and renowned custom knifemaker 

Jesper Voxnæs, and has already won 

the iF-Product Design Award. 

The knife offers excellent handle 

ergonomics, is perfectly balanced 

and can handle all cutting tasks 

with ease, due to the sturdy 

full tang. To complement the 

handle material, which is not only 

beautifully patterned but also rather 

exclusive and historic, we selected 

the handforged stainless Damascus 

steel made by Chad Nichols 

from Mississippi. This premium 

Damascus boasts 200 layers and 

a Rockwell hardness of 60 HRC, 

as well as the Damascus pattern 

"Fade," with its fine, high contrast 

lines. 

While classic, non-stainless 

Damascus can be forged and folded 

in an open forge, the prepared layer 

packages of stainless Damascus 

must be forged with great effort 

in the vacuum. Damascus steel 

products forged by Chad Nichols 

are known for their exclusive look in 

the kitchen and, more importantly, 

for the excellent edge retention 

and everyday functionality of the 

beautiful material. 

Let this unique composition 

fascinate you! With a knife from 

this strictly limited edition, a piece 

of history will live on in your kitchen. 

Each of these works of art comes in 

an elegant leather covered gift box 

with a certificate of authenticity and 

individual serial number. 

Keep of Castle Burg 

Engelbert II, Earl of Berg

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CONSTRUCTION OF A KITCHEN KNIFE 

CONSTRUCTION METHODS & BLADE JOINTS 

The knife has been an essential universal tool for more than 2.4 million years. Knives are available in a wide variety of shapes 

and designs for almost any purpose. As a tool, kitchen implement, decorative object or collector's item – people value the 

advantages of these sharp tools in every kitchen. The construction possibilities for a kitchen knife are almost as varied as the 

possible uses – from cutting fresh bread to carving a beef tenderloin or filleting fresh fish. At the Boker Manufactory, we use 

three different blade and handle joint designs, depending on the knife series. Each design has its own tradition and purpose, 

and offers different advantages in terms of production, handling and use. Despite all differences, these designs of Boker kitchen 

knives have one thing in common - they are all excellent and superior kitchen knives that you will never want to put down. 

Depending on your individual and personal preferences in terms of design, weight, ergonomics and balance, you are sure to find 

the right knife in our collection. 

Bevel 

Forged 

bolster 

Tang 

Cutting 

edge 

THE FORGED BOLSTER 

European kitchen knives are mainly used to cut with pressure. 

The die-forged bolster offers a few distinct advantages. For 

this cutting technique, the index finger or middle finger presses 

down on the end of the blade. Thanks to its three dimensional 

shape, the bolster serves as a comfortable pressure point. 

At the same time, its weight supports the cutting movement 

when the blade moves forward. The knives in our Boker Core 

series are die-forged with a bolster. Die-forging is a technique 

with roots in the early days of industrialization. First, a roughly 

shaped piece is cut off from the raw material. This piece 

is brought to a red heat and hammered into shape inside a 

massive form consisting of two halves, top and bottom. This 

process is also called drop forging. The bottom die serves as 

a counter surface. The die dropping down onto the blade is 

affixed to a drop hammer weighing two tons. The resulting 

blade blank needs to be soft-annealed before the blanks are 

deburred, which means that the excess material created during 

the forging process is removed. The blank is calibrated again 

on a knuckle joint press with 800 tons of pressing force. This 

process is particularly suitable for sharply contoured blade 

profiles. The bolster remains a technical challenge, even and 

especially after forging. A grinder now shapes the knife's fine 

contour from the rough blank. The complex three-dimensional 

and conical structure of the bolster requires the grinder's full 

experience and concentration. Careless handling can cause 

unsightly dents or notches at all junctions of the blade and 

handle.

CONSTRUCTION OF A KITCHEN KNIFE 

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Full tang 

Handle scale 

Forged bolster 

THE FULL TANG — ROBUST & SIMPLE 

The full tang is the simplest and most robust solution. The 

concept comes from outdoor knives, and is most often used 

for knives that need to be particularly sturdy and withstand 

even abuse and improper usage, such as prying or chopping. 

The full tang follows the entire handle shape; the scales are 

riveted on from both sides. Then, the handle scales are fitted 

to the tang on a belt sander and also rounded so that they 

offer a pleasant and secure grip. The knives in our Boker Saga 

series feature a full tang. 

Push tang 

Guiding sleeve 

Stainless 

steel sleeve 

Rivet 

THE PUSH TANG — 

AS MUCH AS NEEDED, AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE 

The push tang is the lightest of the listed joints. Its philosophy 

is "as much as needed, as little as possible". The actual tang 

is narrower than the ricasso that goes on into the handle. The 

tang runs through about a third of the length of the handle. 

Here, it is held by a single stainless steel rivet. The wood at 

the front end of the handle is protected by a finely satinized 

ferrule. Fitting the ferrule is particularly difficult, because its 

spot on the handle is both conical and oval. This means that 

it doesn't have a regular geometric shape. This construction 

follows the Japanese tradition and we use it for our series 

Boker Damascus Olive and Boker Damascus Black. In 

Japanese cooking, most cuts are pulled. With this technique, 

the blade is easier to control if the handle is lighter compared 

to the blade. If flexural forces came into play during the 

cutting process – though those are negligible when working 

with food – they would be happening in the strongest spot of 

this connection.

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MANUFACTURE OF A KITCHEN KNIFE 

MANUFACTURE OF A KITCHEN 

KNIFE 

Depending on the series, making 

a kitchen knife requires up to 

80 different production steps. 

About ten in-house departments 

are involved. Each build and 

finish requires some of the same 

processing steps and some 

different ones. Before production 

can begin, the product idea is 

built digitally with the help of 

CAD software. A simple handdrawn 

sketch made by one of our 

knife designer and custom knife 

makers often serves as the basis 

for the first construction drawing. 

Once the design engineer has 

determined all production-relevant 

components, they are either 

made in-house or procured from 

suppliers. Then, production can 

begin. 

THE DROP FORGE 

The base material is cut into 

pieces, brought to a red heat and 

hammered in a massive die with a 

drop hammer weighing two tons. 

The resulting blade blank needs 

to be soft-annealed before it can 

be deburred, which means that 

the excess material created during 

the forging process is removed. 

The blank is calibrated again on a 

knuckle joint press with 800 tons 

of pressing force. We use this 

process exclusively for knives with 

a forged bolster. 

HARDENING 

The heat treatment of steel is a high 

art. When we harden and anneal 

steel, we push for the limits of the 

steel in question. In order to attain 

the required edge retention, the steel 

needs to be as hard as possible, 

while also having enough resilience 

not to break during use. 

GRINDING 

Here, the blade receives its long 

tapering grind from spine to edge. 

Cooling the piece requires great 

diligence at this stage. Otherwise, 

heat might warp the blade or even 

take away some of its hardness. 

GLAZING 

True Solingen handcraft begins with 

glazing. Here, the spine is ground, 

the transition from blade to tang is 

cleaned up and the unique Solingen 

blue finish is applied. The blades 

of the Boker Saga Satin series keep 

their blue satin finish surface. For 

the series Boker Damascus Olive and 

Damascus Black, the blades are also 

sand blasted, which brings out the 

texture of the stainless Damascus. 

DAMASCUS ETCHING 

Here, the blades of the hand forged 

Damascus knives are etched in 

order to bring out the lines of the 

different steel layers. We use a 

specially formulated acid bath, which 

is precisely adapted to the Damascus 

and the desired look of the blade. 

"It's all black before the saw." This 

means that you have to cut into the 

wood in order to be able to tell which 

parts and how much of the purchased 

raw material is actually usable. 

MOUNTING & FINE GRINDING 

In mounting, handles and blades are 

'married." Depending on the build, 

the knife is assembled with rivets, 

hollow rivets or extremely durable 

adhesive connections. The contour 

is also pre-shaped on the grinding 

belt. The contour that was prepared 

in mounting is now given its final 

finish on fine grained grinding belts 

and discs. Apart from the blade, the 

knife receives its final aesthetics and 

functionality. 

FINAL CHECK - HONING 

At the end of the process, experienced 

eyes scrutinize the knives. Only 

completely flawless knives are handhoned 

and then checked again, 

cleaned and packaged. 

STAMPING 

Here, the blades of the non-forged 

knives are stamped out of plates or 

coils – depending on the material's 

commercial form – or cut with a 

laser or water jet cutter. Forging 

and stamping are the respective 

first steps in making a knife. The 

purpose and shape of the product 

is already recognizable. 

SCALES 

This department stores lumber from 

indigenous trees, 5,000-year-old bog 

oak and rare burl varieties. The first 

step of handle production is cutting 

the wood by hand on a bench saw – 

with a level of accuracy down to 1/10 

of a millimeter. The resulting piece 

is then finished by hand or on a CNC 

milling machine. Our carpenters say,

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BOKER PURE CPM 

BLADE MATERIAL DESIGNED BY HARDNESS BLADE FINISH 

HANDLE MATERIAL HANDMADE IN LIFETIME WARRANTY 

CPM-154 

61 HRC 

SATIN 

OAK 

BOKER PURE CPM 

Danish design emerged as a style 

in the middle of the 20th century, 

strongly influenced by the ideas of 

the German Bauhaus. This design 

movement developed its own 

no-nonsense look characterized 

by simple formalism, minimalism, 

clarity and functionality, as well as 

by the use of cutting edge industrial 

technology in the realization of this 

design vocabulary. This is the 

tradition of Danish designer and 

custom knifemaker Jens Ansø, who 

designed the kitchen knife series 

Boker Pure following these exact 

design principles. 

The knives have unique, classically 

simple lines and offer excellent 

balance, handle ergonomics and 

functionality. This minimalistic 

design is highlighted with the use 

of "Bergische Eiche," a regional oak 

wood, for the handles. The pleasing 

pattern of the elaborately finished 

oak wood is only interrupted by 

three understated stainless steel 

rivets, which are applied with 

great care in a completely manual 

process. 

In order to match the aesthetic 

quality of the series with its 

technical properties, we use 

the powder metallurgical steel 

CPM-154, made by the American 

manufacturer Crucible Industries. 

This steel is made by melting the 

already excellent base steel 154-CM 

in order to add more carbides. 

BLADE STEEL EDGE RETENTION 

COMPARISON 

X50CR 

MOV15 

440C 

SOURCE: CRUCIBLE INDUSTRIES LLC 

CPM-154 

The steel is then atomized in a 

vacuum and quenched with a cold 

air jet. The resulting steel powder 

is pressed and sintered below 

melting temperature. This process 

makes it possible to give the steel a 

much higher carbide concentration 

than regular blade steel; and the 

carbides give the steel additional 

hardness and edge retention. 

The bar graph (left) shows the 

edge retention compared to an 

established, popular kitchen knife 

steel, the chromium-molybdenumvanadium 

steel X50CrMoV15, as 

well as to the excellent 440C. The 

superior edge retention of the 440C 

is far surpassed by the powder 

metallurgical steel CPM-154, which 

is a guarantee for a sharp knife that 

keeps its edge for a very long time. 

The Pure Series has truly set new 

limits and is, with its puristic and 

functional design concept and high 

end materials, the new eye catcher 

in your kitchen. 

Our Boker Pure CPM series with 

G10 handles is also still 

available! 

www.knifestyleusa.com

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BOKER PURE CPM MOUNTAIN OAK 

1 

Boker Pure CPM Paring Knife 



Item No. 132479 $ 159.95 

NEW 

2 

Boker Pure CPM Utility Knife 



Item No. 132478 $ 179.95 

NEW 

3 

Boker Pure CPM Santoku 



Item No. 132477 $ 225.00 

NEW 

4 

Boker Pure CPM Chef's Knife 



Item No. 132476 $ 239.00 

NEW

BOKER PURE CPM MOUNTAIN OAK 

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5 

NEW 

Boker Pure CPM Set 

The Boker Style knife block, made 

of elegant smoked oak, equipped 

with the four knives in the Boker 

Pure CPM series (shown on page 

42), impresses with its high quality 

material mix of solid wood and 

brushed stainless steel. Specially 

priced set. 

Item No. 132476SET $ 899.00

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BOKER CORE 

FORGED BLADE MATERIAL HARDNESS BLADE FINISH POLISHED EDGE HANDLE MATERIAL HANDMADE IN LIFETIME WARRANTY 

X50CR 

MOV15 

58 HRC SATIN 

WALNUT / 

SYNTHETIC 

BOKER CORE — RECOMMENDED 

BY LEADING RETAILERS 

What do Trier, Wiesbaden, Münster 

and Lüneburg have in common? 

Apart from a historic city center, 

landmarks that are famous beyond 

the borders of the region and a 

long standing tradition as important 

trade cities, they share another 

important aspect: these cities are 

the homes of excellent cutlery 

retailers, who have built their 

outstanding reputation over many 

years by means of their extensive 

selection and first rate expertise. 

We harnessed their decades of 

experience, excellent know-how 

and finely honed everyday sense 

for the requirements and needs of 

cooking and kitchen enthusiasts 

in our product development of the 

Boker Core series, combined with 

our almost 150 years of experience 

as a Solingen Knife Manufactory. 

The result is a product with 

dynamic lines, excellent handling 

and breathtaking cutting capability 

that earned the quality rating 

"recommended by leading retailers." 

The solid blade blank, made from 

a chromium-molybdenum-vanadium 

alloy (X50CrMoV15), perfectly 

suited for making premium kitchen 

knives, is handforged with Solingen 

craftsmanship, structurally 

optimized and then hardened to 58 

HRC. In order to give the blade a 

longer service life and even finer 

cut, our traditional hand grind is 

then highly polished. 

"I'm particularly impressed with the 

absolute focus on functionality in 

the Boker Core kitchen knife series. 

The design is very pleasing – not too 

elaborate – and has a clean and flush 

connection of the forged bolster and 

the walnut handle, which also meets our 

hygiene requirements." 

Jörg Lamskemper 

Head of the Craft Guild Messerschmiede-Innung 

Schneidwerkzeugmechanikermeister 

Carl Herlitzius GmbH & Co. KG, Münster 

The forged bolster ensures a 

secure grip and protects the user 

from possible injuries in case of 

a slip. A special design feature 

of all knives in this series is the 

gently rounded spine. This makes 

the knife easy and pleasant to 

handle in any position and prevents 

unpleasant pressure on the hand – 

even if strong pressure is applied 

to the spine, while executing a rock 

chop, for instance. The perfectly 

proportioned handles round out 

the cohesive and appealing look, 

and are available in finely grained 

walnut, or durable synthetic, in our 

Core Professional Series. 

"Domestic wood types like the walnut 

used in this series are becoming more 

and more popular and can be found 

in many trendy kitchen accessories. 

We support the use of local materials 

and products that are still made with 

traditional Solingen craftsmanship." 

Oliver Gayer 

Head of the Craft Guild Messerschmiede- 

Innung Nordbayern; sworn expert at 

Schneidwerkzeugmechanikerhandwerk 

Johann Massari oHG, Aschaffenburg 

On the following pages, we are 

proud to present to you a partner 

in the product development 

of the Boker Core kitchen knife 

series, specialist cutlery retailer 

Carl Herlitzius GmbH & Co. KG., 

headquartered in Münster.

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BOKER CORE 

KEEN ON TRADITION 

In Münster's historic district of 

Kiepenkerlviertel, Martina Herlitzius 

and Jörg Lamskemper manage the 

retail store that has been nurturing 

the culture and tradition of premium 

artisanal knives since 1881. Their 

inventory consists of more than 

10,000 products. They focus on 

German manufacturers, but also offer 

international brands – always made 

by true experts. Durable, repairable 

– with functionalities that meet just 

about any needs in the kitchen, home 

or garden, for hobbies or professional 

purposes. 

Quality and durability can no longer 

be taken for granted. The market is 

dominated by mass-produced knives, 

scissors and cutlery. You cannot regrind 

or fix those if there is a problem 

– you can only throw them away. 

That is why there are only a few 

knifemakers left in Germany. At the 

Carl Herlitzius cutlery store, you can 

expect a knowledgeable consultation 

and first rate service, as well as many 

tips for taking care of your knives. Of 

course, you can entrust the in-house 

master workshop with every product 

you buy at the store – for maintenance, 

sharpening or repairs. 

In the skilled crafts and trades, it is still 

fairly common to pass a company from 

one generation to the next. This is 

certainly true for Carl Herlitzius GmbH 

& Co. KG, Münster – the company 

celebrated its 125th anniversary 

in 2006. In 1881, knifemaker Carl 

Herlitzius settled down in Münster, 

on Jüdefelder Straße. The company 

remained at its next address (Am 

Drubbel) until the building was torn 

down in 1905. The company then 

moved to the Kiepenkerlviertel, and 

Carl Herrmann Herlitzius was born the 

same year. 

After the store building Bogenstraße 

43 was bombed and leveled in 1945, 

he was the one who rebuilt it with his 

own hands. In the late 1970's, Carl 

Herlitzius III took over the business and 

managed it with his wife, Gertrud. In 

the mid 1990,s, their daughter, Martina 

Herlitzius, and Jörg Lamskemper 

joined the family company. And the 

next generation is already waiting in 

the wings…

BOKER CORE 

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48 

BOKER CORE 

1 

Boker Core Paring Knife 



Item No. 130710 $ 79.95 

NEW 

2 

Boker Core Small Chef's Knife 

Blade length: 6⅜" | Thickness: 3.7mm 


Item No. 130720 $ 119.95 

NEW 

3 

Boker Core Santoku 



Item No. 130730 $ 129.95 

NEW 

4 

Boker Core Chef's Knife 



Item No. 130740 $ 129.95 

NEW

BOKER CORE 

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5 

Boker Core Carving Knife 



Item No. 130760 $ 119.95 

NEW 

6 

Boker Core Bread Knife 



Item No. 130750 $ 134.95 

NEW 

7 

Boker Core Meat Fork 

Overall length: 11⅞" | Weight: 4.3 oz. 

Item No. 130770 $ 109.95 

NEW

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BOKER CORE PROFESSIONAL 

1 

Boker Core Professional Paring Knife 



Item No. 130810 $ 47.95 

NEW 

2 

Boker Core Professional Small Chef's Knife 



Item No. 130820 $ 74.95 

NEW 

3 

Boker Core Professional Santoku 



Item No. 130830 $ 79.95 

NEW

BOKER CORE PROFESSIONAL 

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4 

Boker Core Professional Chef's Knife 



Item No. 130840 $ 79.95 

NEW 

5 

Boker Core Professional Carving Knife 



Item No. 130860 $ 79.95 

NEW 

6 

Boker Core Professional Bread Knife 



Item No. 130850 $ 79.95 

NEW

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BOKER CORE BLOCK SET 

1 

NEW 

Boker Core Set Square 


$ 599.00 

2 

NEW 

Boker Core Set Style 


$ 599.00

BOKER CORE PROFESSIONAL BLOCK SET 

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3 

NEW 

Boker Core 

Professional Set 


$ 389.00 

1 BOKER CORE SET SQUARE 

The new Boker Square knife block is 

crafted of solid walnut, with an insert 

of fine plastic bristles. Magnets are 

integrated into the sides so that the 

four included knives of the Boker Core 

series (shown on page 48-49: paring 

knife, small chef's knife, bread knife 

and standard chef's knife) are always 

close at hand. Specially priced set. 

Item No. 130775SET $ 599.00 

2 BOKER CORE SET STYLE 

The new Boker Style knife block 

is crafted of premium walnut, and 

stylishly displays the four included 

knives of the Boker Core series 

(shown on page 48-49: paring 

knife, small chef's knife, bread 

knife and standard chef's knife). 


Item No. 130780SET $ 599.00 

3 BOKER CORE PROFESSIONAL SET 

The new Core Professional block, 

along with five knives from the Boker 

Core Professional series (shown 

on page 50-51: paring knife, small 

chef's knife, chef's knife, carving 

knife, and bread knife), and the 

Arbolito sharpening steel (shown on 

page 87). This specially priced set 

is ideal for the kitchen professional! 

Item No. 130875SET $ 389.00

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BLADE SHAPES & APPLICATIONS 

BLADE SHAPES — PURPOSE & USE 

At first glance, the wide variety of lengths, widths and shapes of kitchen knife blades might seem a little confusing. 

Since all knives are ultimately made for cutting, they are distinguished by their specific intended purpose. The 

advantages of the different shapes for different applications are fairly clear and easy to understand, so that the 

overwhelming number of choices can be narrowed down. The following list of knife descriptions will help you find 

the right tools for your kitchen. 

THE PARING KNIFE 

The paring knife is a small solid foundation for any kitchen 

knife set. The blade is narrow so that it can follow the 

outer circumference of a small potato as well as the inner 

circumference of an apple core. Paring knives are most 

often used without a board, they are simply held above a 

pot or bowl. But you can also use them with your cutting 

board to quickly cut a single onion used in a meal for one 

or two people or the ingredients of a quick lunch salad. 

THE CARVING KNIFE 

The carving knife has a long narrow blade capable of 

cutting paper-thin slices of roast beef, pot roast or 

ham. The blade is narrow to provide a smaller surface 

for the meat to stick to. The first choice for foods with 

a juicy and dense texture. 

THE PEELING/PARING KNIFE 

The length of a peeling knife blade is comparable to that 

of the paring knife, though the edge is straight with a 

sheepfoot tip. This makes for better utilization of the full 

cutting length, because the blade is pulling itself into the 

cut. The straight edge is also better suited for cleaning 

and scraping root vegetables, because the blade has more 

contact with the surface and is easier to control. 

THE MEAT FORK 

Compared to a regular tableware fork, the meat fork offers 

the advantage of its two long and very pointy tines that 

can easily penetrate deep into the meat. That makes it 

perfect for carving and serving large pieces of cooked 

meat. Thanks to its long tines and handle, the meat fork 

also makes a great barbeque tool. 

THE STEAK KNIFE 

Steak knives are set on the table. Unlike regular tableware 

knives, a steak knife is sharp enough to cut meat into 

clean bites without ripping or tearing it. Depending on 

your personal preference, we offer steak knives with a 

smooth cutting edge for the purists, or with a serrated 

edge. 

THE FILLET KNIFE 

The fillet knife is an extreme form of the carving knife. Its 

main purpose is the preparation of fish. The fine tip can 

be used for opening fresh fish. The slender blade offers 

raw or smoked salmon practically no surface for adhesion. 

The flexible blade can be flattened onto the cutting board 

in order to separate the fish skin from the fillet just above 

the board. A light knife for light cooking.

BLADE SHAPES & APPLICATIONS 

55 

THE SANTOKU 

The Santoku knife, or just Santoku for short, serves the 

same purpose as the European Chef's Knife. The literal 

translation emphasizes this: San = three and Toku = 

virtues. The three virtues are fish, meat and vegetables. 

The Santoku became popular after World War II, when 

the Japanese economic boom meant that meat began to 

appear on menus next to fish. A Japanese blade shape 

was combined with a symmetrical European blade 

grind. One striking feature is the shorter length with 

the sheepfoot tip. It is proper to use the Santoku for 

pulling cuts, following Japanese tradition. The front part 

of European kitchen knives used to guide the knife on 

the cutting board is not necessary for a Santoku. 

THE BREAD KNIFE 

Professional chefs refer to the bread knife as "the 

saw." However, they are not just cutting bread with 

this knife, but all foods that are not strongly textured, 

e.g., cabbage. Pastry chefs use their bread knives to 

separate cake layers. The wide blade makes it easy 

to control in soft materials. Another advantage is the 

knife's excellent edge retention. When used correctly, a 

knife is not dulled in contact with the material but with 

the cutting board. With a serrated edge, only the tips 

touch the cutting board, protecting the real edge behind 

them. 

THE ALL-PURPOSE/UTILITY KNIFE 

The all-purpose/utility knife combines the best of all 

worlds. It can be used in hand and on the cutting board. 

The medium-size blade offers a reasonable compromise 

for easy straight and curved cuts. An aesthetically 

pleasing all-purpose knife can also serve as a very nice 

table or steak knife. 

THE CHEF'S KNIFE 

The Chef's Knife is the knife you buy when you can only 

have one knife. It is a workhorse, built for fast-paced 

kitchen battles. You use it to cook for your extended 

family, whole circle of friends or for an entire banquet. 

It is also the perfect knife for all passionate home chefs 

who like convenient cooking tools. The wide blade can be 

passed along the knuckles of your retracted fingers, which 

enables you to make swift cuts without risking injury. The 

food is pushed forward with the thumb. The classic long 

and pointy European chef's knives cut with pressure. 

With this technique, you really just use the back half of 

the blade. The front half is used to guide the knife on the 

board. You develop a fluid, even and easy motion and 

cutting rhythm. You can also use the spine to push the cut 

food off the board into the pot. 

THE SMALL CHEF'S KNIFE 

Like the Santoku, the small chef's knife is popular 

because of its shorter, easily controlled blade and 

universal applications. Thanks to the sturdy, wide 

blade, you can use the small kitchen knife for many 

tricky cutting tasks.

56 

BOKER SAGA 

THE OLDEST TOOL OF 

HUMANITY WAS INVENTED 

OUTSIDE. 

The production of a blade and the 

use of fire were the first two cultural 

achievements on which each further 

built. Even today, the knife is one of 

the most versatile and sustainable 

tools, and its tasks are still the 

same as in the early days of human 

history. 

We have never forgotten that. 

For almost a century and a half, 

our customers have been using our 

Boker knives in the most adverse 

conditions where it matters, right 

where they were invented - in the 

open air. We owe our knowledge 

and skills to their experience. This 

enables us to produce knives that 

simply do more in all conditions. In 

our series Boker Saga, this origin is 

most apparent. Three categories 

determine the essence of a knife: 

the material, the form and the 

surface. 

THE MATERIAL — SUPERIOR 

STANDARD 

Steel is the basis on which knives 

are made. The demands on steels 

are many times higher in the hunting 

and outdoor area than in the range 

of kitchen knives - you could almost 

say - merciless. For the kitchen 

knife series Saga, we use the 

hunting knife steel 440C stainless. 

This steel is well above the already 

high standard of X50CrMoV15, 

which is commonly used for high 

quality Solingen kitchen knives by 

established market entrants. 

The high steel quality can be visualized 

by the standardized DIN test for 

determining the cutting performance. 

In a direct comparison, the cutting 

performance of the Saga kitchen 

knife series tested according to DIN 

EN ISO 8442-5 is exactly 100% higher 

in the paper-cut test after 60 strokes 

than in the case of well known 

competitors. The initial sharpness 

also convinces with a result that is 

more than 20% better. 

In the production of perfectly 

contoured handles, only the highest 

quality raw materials are used. 

Available in a lovely, high density 

Grenadill wood, or indestructible 

G10 - both resistant to temperature 

and humidity. With the first touch, 

the ergonomics become apparent. 

Every arc, every sweep in the line 

adapts to a point of the hand and 

communicates absolute control and 

an outstanding cutting experience. 

The wide, dovetailed end of the 

handle, found in the larger models, 

provides additional grip safety. The 

high strength is based on the full 

tang construction, which reaches 

from the tip of the blade to the end 

of the handle. 

PAPER CUT DEPTH (MM) 

CUTTING EDGE COMPARISON ACCORDING TO DIN EN ISO 8442-5 

ESTABLISHED SOLINGEN 

KITCHEN KNIFE MANUFACTURER 

BOKER SAGA 

TOTAL ADDED DEPTH OF CUT (MM)

57

58 

BOKER SAGA 

BLADE MATERIAL DESIGNED BY HARDNESS BLADE FINISH HANDLE MATERIAL HANDMADE IN LIFETIME WARRANTY 

440 C 

STONEWASH SATIN 

/ GRENADILL / 

58 HRC G10 

THE FORM — SCANDINAVIAN 

DESIGN 

The substance is nothing if its superior 

potential is not used in the appropriate 

form. Scandinavians are known for 

a straightforward, clear and, above 

all, highly functional design. The 

custom principle of "form follows 

function" is consistently implemented 

in Scandinavian design. And our 

partner, Danish knifemaker and 

designer Jesper Voxnæs, has been 

working hard at this for more than 20 

years. 

Our decades-long experience in 

manufacturing outdoor knives and 

the creativity of knifemaker Jesper 

Voxnæs combine to present the 

concept and design of the Saga 

series, setting a new standard in 

cutting and ergonomics. The transfer 

of the design into the culinary sector 

guarantees that working with the 

Saga has become a unique event - the 

Boker Saga chef's knife was awarded 

the iF Product Design Award in 2013. 

The handle scales of the Boker Saga 

knife are a typical feature of outdoor 

knives that you ordinarily would not 

see on a kitchen knife. 

THE SURFACE — SLICK AND 

ROBUST 

The finish is key. It crowns the knife 

both aesthetically and functionally. 

For the Saga G10 series, the 

optimized cutting performance is not 

only guaranteed by the full flat grind 

of the 440C blade, but also by the 

surface finish, which is achieved in a 

specialized grinding process, and is 

characterized by outstanding gliding 

properties through the cutting 

material, thus enhancing the already 

superior cutting performance. For 

the Saga Grenadill series we offer, for 

the first time in the sector of kitchen 

cutlery, a stonewash finish. This 

special finishing method upgrades 

the existing cutting performance, as 

well as providing extreme resistance 

against scratches, with the micro 

structure of the finish. This tried and 

true finish has been used in outdoor 

sector for years. 

Mankind's oldest tool was 

invented for life in nature - we 

also perfected it for the needs 

of our time. 

Our series Boker Saga with G10 

handles and stonewash finished 

blades is also still available! 

www.knifestyleusa.com

Jesper Voxnæs 

59

60 

BOKER SAGA GRENADILL 

1 

Boker Saga Grenadill Paring Knife 

Blade length: 3⅞" | Thickness: 2mm 


Item No. 130364 $ 119.95 

2 

Boker Saga Grenadill Utility Knife 

Blade length: 6" | Thickness: 2mm 


Item No. 130365 $ 124.95 

3 

Boker Saga Grenadill Santoku 



Item No. 130366 $ 169.95 

4 

Boker Saga Grenadill Chef's Knife 



Item No. 130367 $ 169.95

BOKER SAGA GRENADILL 

61 

5 

Boker Saga Grenadill Carving Knife 



Item No. 130380 $ 139.95 

6 

Boker Saga Grenadill Fillet Knife 



Item No. 130382 $ 129.95 

7 

Boker Saga Grenadill Bread Knife 

Blade length: 9¼" | Thickness: 2.4mm 


Item No. 130381 $ 179.95 

8 

Boker Saga Grenadill Meat Fork 


Item No. 130390 $ 119.95 

NEW

62 

BOKER SAGA G10 SATIN 

1 

Boker Saga G10 Satin Paring Knife 

Blade length: 3⅞" | Thickness: 2mm 


Item No. 131264 $ 99.95 

2 

Boker Saga G10 Satin Utility Knife 

Blade length: 6" | Thickness: 2mm 


Item No. 131265 $ 119.95 

3 

Boker Saga G10 Satin Santoku 



Item No. 131266 $ 169.95 

4 

Boker Saga G10 Satin Chef's Knife 



Item No. 131267 $ 169.95

BOKER SAGA G10 SATIN 

63 

5 

Boker Saga G10 Satin Carving Knife 



Item No. 131280 $ 129.95 

6 

Boker Saga G10 Satin Fillet Knife 



Item No. 131282 $ 119.95 

7 

Boker Saga G10 Satin Bread Knife 



Item No. 131281 $ 169.95 

8 

Boker Saga G10 Satin Meat Fork 


Item No. 131290 $ 119.95 

NEW

64 

1 

Boker Saga Grenadill Set 


$ 749.00

BOKER SAGA KNIFE SETS 

65 

1 BOKER SAGA GRENADILL SET 

Boker Style knife block with four 

knives from the Boker Saga Grenadill 

series (shown on page 60): paring 

knife, utility knife, Santoku, chef's 

knife. Specially priced set. 

2 

Boker Saga 

Grenadill Knife Set 3-Piece. 

Item No. 130368SET $ 399.00 

Item No. 130369SET $ 749.00 

NOT PICTURED: 

BOKER SAGA G10 SET 

The Boker Style knife block with four 

knives from the Boker Saga Satin 

finish series (shown on page 62): 

paring knife, utility knife, Santoku, 

chef's knife. Specially priced set. 

Item No. 131269SET $ 719.00 

BOKER SAGA KNIFE SET 3-PIECE 

As an ideal entry point for the 

ambitious home chef, we have 

expanded our lineup with the 3-piece 

Saga knife set. The set, presented in 

high quality gift packaging, consists 

of the following products: Chef's 

knife (ideal for cutting meat, fish, 

fruit and vegetables and for weighing 

and chopping herbs), Utility knife (for 

peeling fruits and vegetables and for 

cutting smaller fish and meat pieces), 

and Paring knife (for all small kitchen 

work, perfect for peeling, cleaning 

and decorating fruits and vegetables). 

Available in two versions: 

2 BOKER SAGA GRENADILL KNIFE 

SET 3-PIECE 

From the Saga Grenadill series (shown 

on page 60). 

Item No. 130368SET $ 399.00 

NOT PICTURED: 

BOKER SAGA G10 KNIFE SET 

3-PIECE 

From the Saga G10 series (shown on 

page 62). 

Item No. 131268SET $ 379.00 

3 

Boker Saga 

Grenadill Gift Set 2-Piece. 

Item No. 130370SET $ 255.00 

BOKER SAGA GIFT SET 2-PIECE 

The high quality, 2-piece Saga gift 

set consists of the Chef's knife 

(ideal for cutting meat, fish, fruits 

and vegetables and for weighing 

and chopping herbs), and the high 

quality Boker Strop Top Finish (with 

smooth leather on both sides for the 

polishing of the blade), with honing 

and maintenance paste. The Boker 

Strop Top Finish (shown on page 87) 

brings the perfect finish to every 

blade. Available in two versions: 

3 BOKER SAGA GRENADILL GIFT 

SET 2-PIECE 

With the Saga Grenadill chef's knife 

(shown on page 60). 

Item No. 130370SET $ 255.00 

NOT PICTURED: 

BOKER SAGA G10 GIFT SET 2-PIECE 

With the Saga G10 chef's knife (shown 

on page 62). 

Item No. 131270SET $ 255.00

66 BOKER FORGE

BOKER FORGE 

67 

BLADE MATERIAL 

HARDNESS 

BLADE FINISH HANDLE MATERIAL LIFETIME WARRANTY 

X50CR 

56 HRC 

MOV15 SATIN MAPLE / ABS 

BOKER FORGE 

This innovative kitchen knife series 

from Boker combines innovative and 

dynamic designs with a classic material 

selection, at a premium quality level. 

The concept of this series comes 

from Boker's long-standing tradition 

of manufacturing outdoor knives 

of the highest quality and superior 

functionality. 

The attractive, eye catching design 

lines distinguish this series significantly 

from the masses of average kitchen 

knives, without being too flashy. 

The blade geometry and the dynamic and 

functional design of the solid bolster and 

end cap guarantee, in combination with 

the flat grinding of the blades and razor 

sharp edge, 100% cutting performance. 

These knives are perfectly balanced, 

and are made of specially tempered 

high carbon steel to ensure outstanding 

strength. The ergonomically designed 

handle offers a comfortable and secure 

grip for effortless cutting. 

The handle scales are connected to the 

full tang with three flush stainless steel 

rivets, and are available in elegant maple 

wood or durable synthetic. 

The blade and bolster design allows 

easy re-sharpening and provides longterm 

cutting performance when used 

properly (hand wash recommended). 

Each knife comes packaged in a high 

quality gift box. Also available with a 

matching knife block, which is equally 

innovative and impressive, with its 

solid construction. The Forge block 

sets are shown on pages 72-73. 

The Boker Forge Series offers an 

outstanding price-performance ratio, 

and is sure to fit all of your kitchen 

needs with superior style.

68 

BOKER FORGE MAPLE 

1 

Boker Forge Maple Paring Knife 



Item No. 03BO515 $ 69.95 

2 

Boker Forge Maple Utility Knife 


Overall length: 8⅝" | Weight: 3.5 oz. 

Item No. 03BO514 $ 79.95 

3 

Boker Forge Maple Carving Knife 

Blade length: 7⅞" | Thickness: 2.5mm 


Item No. 03BO516 $ 99.95 

4 

Boker Forge Maple Santoku 



Item No. 03BO512 $ 99.95

BOKER FORGE MAPLE 

69 

5 

Boker Forge Maple Chef's Knife 



Item No. 03BO511 $ 119.95 

6 

Boker Forge Maple Bread Knife 



Item No. 03BO513 $ 119.95

70 

BOKER FORGE 

1 

Boker Forge Paring Knife 



Item No. 03BO505 $ 59.95 

2 

Boker Forge Utility Knife 



Item No. 03BO504 $ 69.95 

3 

Boker Forge Carving Knife 



Item No. 03BO506 $ 89.95 

4 

Boker Forge Santoku 



Item No. 03BO502 $ 94.95

BOKER FORGE 

71 

5 

Boker Forge Chef's Knife 



Item No. 03BO501 $ 99.95 

6 

Boker Forge Bread Knife 



Item No. 03BO503 $ 104.95

72 

BOKER FORGE KNIFE SETS 

2 

NEW 

Boker Forge Set 

Item No. 03BO508SET 

$ 479.00 

1 

NEW 

Boker Forge Maple Set 

Item No. 03BO518SET 

$ 539.00 

1 BOKER FORGE MAPLE SET 

The Boker Forge knife block, crafted of 

solid wood, with the complete set of 

six Boker Forge Maple knives (shown 

on page 68-69): Paring Knife, Utility 

Knife, Carving Knife, Santoku, Chef's 

Knife, and Bread Knife. Specially 

priced set. 

Item No. 03BO518SET $ 539.00 

2 BOKER FORGE SET 

The Boker Forge knife block, crafted 

of solid wood, with the complete set 

of six Boker Forge knives (shown on 

page 70-71): Paring Knife, Utility Knife, 

Carving Knife, Santoku, Chef's Knife, 

and Bread Knife. Specially priced set. 

Item No. 03BO508SET $ 479.00

BOKER FORGE KNIFE SETS 

73 

4 

Boker Forge Maple Chef's Set 

Item No. 03BO519SET $ 549.00 

3 

Boker Chef's Carry Case 

Item No. 09BO157 $ 92.95 

5 

3 BOKER CHEF'S CARRY CASE 

This innovative chef's carry case is 

ideal for professional use in restaurant 

operations or for the advanced home 

cook. Made from premium nylon 

fabric, it can securely store up to 6 

large kitchen knives. The design is 

specifically focused on securely storing 

and safely transporting premium 

and sharp cutting implements. The 

blades are secured against sliding 

with large surface Velcro patches 

and additional handle safeties. The 

individual segments are completely 

segregated from each other with 

covers that are secured with zippers, 

preventing the knives from scratching 

or damaging each other. Additional 

features include a durable exterior 

shell, a carrying handle and shoulder 

strap, a name tag, quick-lock clips and 

padlock, as well as several pockets 

to store additional accessories. In 

short, ideal protection for high end 

knives. Dimensions of closed pouch: 

Height: 8¾" | Width: 20⅛" | Depth: ⅜". 

Dimensions of open pouch: 

Height: 20⅛" | Width: 35½" | Depth: ⅜". 

Weight: 3.1 lbs. 

Item No. 09BO157 $ 92.95 

4 BOKER FORGE MAPLE CHEF'S 

SET WITH CARRY CASE 

Complete set of six knives, one of 

each size, from our Forge Maple Series 

(shown on pages 68-69): Paring Knife, 

Utility Knife, Carving Knife, Santoku, 

Chef's Knife, and Bread Knife - along 

with our convenient Chef's Carry 

Case (model 09BO157). Specially 

priced set. 

ITEM NO. 03BO519SET $ 549.00 

Boker Forge Chef's Set 

Item No. 03BO509SET $ 499.00 

5 BOKER FORGE CHEF'S SET WITH 

CARRY CASE 

Complete set of six knives, one of 

each size, from our Forge Series 

(shown on pages 70-71): Paring 

Knife, Utility Knife, Carving Knife, 

Santoku, Chef's Knife, and Bread 

Knife - along with our convenient 

Chef's Carry Case (model 09BO157). 


ITEM NO. 03BO509SET $ 499.00

74 

BOKER ARBOLITO CLASSIC SERIES 

1 

Boker Arbolito Peeling Knife 

Blade length: 2½" | Overall length: 6¼" 

Item No. 03BA5703 $ 16.95 

2 

Boker Arbolito Steak / Paring Knife 

Blade length: 4" | Overall length: 8¼" 

Item No. 03BA8304 $ 18.95 

3 

Boker Arbolito Tomato Knife 

Blade length: 5" | Overall length: 8¾" 

Item No. 03BA5700 $ 19.95 

4 

Boker Arbolito Utility / Australian Steak Knife 

Blade length: 5" | Overall length: 9½" 

Item No. 03BA8305 $ 22.95 


Put one of these in your hand 

and you immediately know that 

they are quality knives. Check out 

the balance, grip and razor-sharp 

cutting performance. These knives 

are engineered and finished to the 

exacting Solingen, Germany factory 

standards and are manufactured in 

our Buenos Aires, Argentina plant. 

5 

Boker Arbolito Block Set 

Set includes: 4" paring knife, 5" utility 

knife, 7" chef's knife, 8" chef's knife, 

sharpening rod, solid wood block 

Item No. 03BA1112 

$ 125.95 

The blades are made of 440 

stainless steel, which makes these 

knives extra durable, and provides 

outstanding edge retention and 

easy sharpening. The full tang 

construction offers superior 

strength. 

The handles are made of durable 

POM material, the same material 

used in the most expensive kitchen 

cutlery. These knives will surely 

prove themselves, as the perfect 

cutting tools for any kitchen!


75 

6 

Boker Arbolito Utility Knife 


Item No. 03BA8306 $ 27.95 

7 

Boker Arbolito Chef's Knife 

Blade length: 7" | Overall length: 11½" 

Item No. 03BA8307 $ 29.95 

8 



Item No. 03BA8308 $ 33.95 

9 



Item No. 03BA8310 $ 45.95 

10 

Boker Arbolito Bread Knife 


Item No. 03BA8408 $ 33.95

76 

BOKER FORGE KNIFE BLOCKS 

2 

NEW 

Boker Forge Knife 

Block 


$ 39.95 

1 

NEW 

Boker Forge Maple 

Knife Block 


$ 39.95 

1 BOKER FORGE MAPLE KNIFE BLOCK 

This sturdy knife block, designed for 

the Boker Forge Maple series, can 

accommodate up to six knives. The 

solid wood boasts a natural brown 

tone and, without question, will 

be an eye-catcher in every kitchen. 

The non-slip plastic feet make this 

compact, space-saving block secure 

even on slick surfaces. Dimensions: 

Height: 10" | Width: 4" | Depth: 7⅜". 


Item No. 03BO081 $ 39.95 

2 BOKER FORGE KNIFE BLOCK 

This sturdy knife block, designed 

for the Boker Forge series, can 

accommodate up to six knives. The 

solid wood comes in classic black 

and, without question, will be an eyecatcher 

in every kitchen. The nonslip 

plastic feet make this compact, 

space-saving block secure even on 

slick surfaces. Dimensions: 

Height: 10" | Width: 4" | Depth: 7⅜". 


Item No. 03BO080 $ 39.95

BOKER KNIFE BLOCKS 

77 

3 

Boker Knife Block Black 

Item No. 030400 $ 154.95 

4 

Boker Knife Block Olive 

Item No. 030401 $ 154.95 

5 

Boker Knife Block Makassar 

Item No. 030402 $ 154.95 

3 - 5 BOKER KNIFE BLOCKS 

Matching the innovative and 

advanced Damascus knife series 

from Boker, we developed an 

innovative concept for a knife block, 

which simultaneously holds and 

presents up to seven kitchen knives. 

The block consists of seven panels, 

made of wood, which contain 

strong magnets. Six panels form a 

semi circle, and a seventh panel in 

the center, all mounted on a solid 

wooden base plate, allow a safe and 

decorative storage of seven high 

quality kitchen knives of all standard 

size. The annoying "guessing and 

fishing" for the right knife will never 

happen again. The innovative Boker 

wood knife block provides for easy 

handling, simple cleaning without 

any slots, and holds your kitchen 

knives ready for use at all times. 

A real eye-catcher for your kitchen. 

Made in Europe. Dimensions: 

Height: 11¼" | Width: 10" | Depth: 6". 


Available in three versions: 

3 BOKER KNIFE BLOCK BLACK 

Item No. 030400 $ 154.95 

4 BOKER KNIFE BLOCK OLIVE 

Item No. 030401 $ 154.95 

5 BOKER KNIFE BLOCK MAKASSAR 

Item No. 030402 $ 154.95

Pos. 1-3 Pos. 4-6 

78 


1 

NEW 

2 

NEW 

Boker Knife Block Style 

Brushed oak, oiled 

Item No. 030422 

$ 194.95 


Smoked Oak, oiled 

Item No. 030423 

$ 199.95 

3 

NEW 


Walnut, oiled. 

Item No. 030424 

$ 219.00


79 

4 

NEW 

Boker Knife Block Square 

Walnut, oiled 

Item No. 030421 

$ 215.00 

5 

NEW 


Brushed Oak, oiled 

Item No. 030419 

$ 194.95 

6 

NEW 


Smoked Oak, oiled 

Item No. 030420 

$ 199.95 

1 - 3 BOKER KNIFE BLOCK STYLE 

Handmade knives deserve attractive 

storage. The Boker Knife Block Style 

is available in solid brushed oak, 

walnut and smoked oak. With its 

premium material mix of solid natural 

wood and brushed stainless steel, it 

is the perfect exclusive accessory for 

any kitchen. The minimalist, spacesaving 

construction can hold up to 

eight knives, thanks to the hidden 

magnets. 

The slanted wooden block stands 

securely on a solid stainless steel 

base. Rubber feet on the bottom 

of the stainless steel plate keep 

the knife block from shifting and 

potentially scratching the countertop. 

The bottom left corner was carefully 

branded with a subtle Boker logo. 

Height: 9¾" | Width: 4" | Depth: 9⅞". 


4 - 6 BOKER KNIFE BLOCK SQUARE 

The concept of the Boker Knife 

Block Square turns your kitchen into 

a design piece. This high quality 

block, crafted of walnut, ensures 

secure footing yet seems to hover 

above the counter thanks to its 

subtle shadow gap. The individual 

wood patterns make each block a 

one-of-a-kind piece. Holds up to ten 

knives and offers flexible storage. 

The sides are equipped with magnets, 

to display your favorite knives while 

keeping them close at hand. Each 

block boasts a subtle Boker branding 

stamp. The insert of fine plastic 

bristles can be removed for easy 

cleaning. Height: 11" | Width: 4¾". 

Weight: 7.1 lbs.

80 

BOKER MAGNETIC KNIFE RAILS / BOKER CUTTING BOARDS 

1 

NEW 

2 

NEW 

Boker Knife Rail 

Oak, oiled. 

Item No. 030425 $ 74.95 


Smoked Oak, oiled. 

Item No. 030426 $ 79.95 

3 

NEW 



Item No. 030427 $ 84.95 

4 

NEW 

5 

NEW 

Boker Cutting Board Classic 


Item No. 030429 $ 134.95 



Item No. 030430 $ 149.95 

6 

NEW 


Oak, oiled. 

Item No. 030428 

$ 114.95 

Pos. 1-3 

Pos. 7-9

BOKER CUTTING BOARDS 

81 

7 

NEW 

8 

NEW 

Boker Cutting Board Modern 


Item No. 030418 $ 99.95 


Oak, oiled. 

Item No. 030416 $ 79.95 

9 

NEW 



Item No. 030417 $ 84.95 

1 - 3 BOKER MAGNETIC KNIFE RAIL 

Handmade knives deserve attractive 

presentation in every kitchen. These 

high quality Boker magnet rails are 

available in solid brushed oak, walnut 

and smoked oak. Since the magnets 

are recessed into the wood, the 

blades can be stored securely and 

gently without scratching the blade 

finish. Boker knife rails are stylish 

and practical, and offer a spacesaving 

alternative to the well known 

knife blocks. Dimensions: 

Width: 16½" | Height: 1¾" | Depth: ¾". 

4 - 6 BOKER CUTTING BOARD CLASSIC 

Rounding out our premium kitchen 

knife series and matching knife 

blocks, we added exclusive cutting 

boards made from premium solid 

wood (oak, smoked oak and walnut) 

to our product line. The design of 

the Classic is sturdy and secure, 

with a generous cutting surface 

of 15¾" x 11¾". Rubber feet keep 

the cutting board from sliding or 

shifting. Milled grip handles on 

both sides allow for a secure grip 

and easy positioning of the board. 

The bottom right corner is adorned 

with a subtle Boker logo. Weight: 

6.6 lbs. 

7 - 9 BOKER CUTTING BOARD MODERN 

Form follows function – this 

architectural design principle 

inspired us in creating our new 

Modern cutting boards. The typical 

angled corner catches the eye, but 

also serves as a handle to reposition 

the board. Thanks to the elaborate 

pin joint, the angled corner is firmly 

attached to the cutting board. With 

its dimensions of 15" x 10⅝", this 

extraordinary kitchen accessory 

offers plenty of space for cutting 

and carving. This minimalist 

cutting board is available in solid 

oak, smoked oak and walnut. The 

beautiful pattern of the wood makes 

each board a one-of-a-kind piece, 

branded with a subtle Boker logo. 

Weight: 3.5 lbs.

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KNIFE SHARPENING 

83 

KNIFE SHARPENING 

The knife is humankind's oldest 

tool. The need for sharp blades is 

just as old and still very pressing 

today. According to a survey, more 

than 90% of German households 

use dull knives. Even though 

everybody uses knives in the 

kitchen, the subject of sharpening 

knives is still shrouded in mystery. 

For many people, sharpening and 

honing are unfamiliar territory 

- skills ascribed only to an elite 

circle of select specialists who 

use secret methods to make dull 

knives sharp again; it is almost like 

magic. 

However, there's really no wizardry 

involved. If you find the method 

that is right for you, you can restore 

the edge of your own knives to 

exquisite sharpness without a 

problem. One more thing about 

manual sharpening - there is an 

old adage saying that things done 

quickly are not worth much. If 

something is worth doing, it 

is worth doing slowly. A good 

manual sharpening process always 

takes a little more time. A manual 

knife sharpener who is primarily 

advertising his high speed will 

never be able to offer the desired 

result that can be achieved with 

the methods described below. 

Today, machine sharpening has 

become a good, practical alternative. 

A vast variety of home sharpening 

tools are available, but our experience 

has shown that machines with 

sharpening belts achieve a far 

superior quality of the finished 

product than machines working 

with grinding wheels. Therefore, 

a sharpener like the Worksharp 

(shown on page 84-85) combines 

this technology with angle guides 

for easiest and safest handling and 

ensures quick, professional-grade 

results. 

We hope that our overview on the 

following pages will take some of 

the "mystery" out of the subject 

of sharpening knives and motivate 

you to take a closer look at this 

practical and useful skill.

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WORKSHARP 

Includes 40° kitchen knife 

guide. 

Includes 50° outdoor knife 

guide. 

Includes 40° outdoor knife 

guide. 

1 

Work Sharp® Knife & Tool 

Sharpener 

Item No. 09DX003 

$ 104.95 

2 3 4 5 

1 WORK SHARP® KNIFE & TOOL 

SHARPENER – The Work Sharp Knife & 

Tool Sharpener is the first knife sharpener 

designed to sharpen every knife you own. 

Using flexible abrasive belts, the sharpener 

is able to sharpen not just straight bladed 

knives, but also curved knives, tanto 

blades, fillet knives, serrated blades, gut 

hooks, and practically any other shape of 

knife blade. The Knife & Tool Sharpener 

uses precision angle sharpening guides to 

ensure the proper angle every time. Two 

guides are included: a 50° guide for hunting 

and outdoor knives (25° per bevel), and a 

40° guide for thinner blades and kitchen 

knives (20° per bevel). This combination 

of flexible belts and precision guides lets 

you sharpen your blade to hair popping 

results with speed, ease and repeatability. 

This is the fastest and easiest way to get 

your knives as sharp as you need them to 

be. Professional knife makers use flexible 

belts to put a razor sharp edge on their 

blades, and now you can have the same 

technology at home to use any time your 

knives get dull. You may already have other 

sharpening methods, but never before has 

a knife sharpener been able to quickly and 

easily sharpen this broad range of knives to 

such extremely sharp results. This model 

is also able to sharpen other common 

tools including scissors, axes and hatchets, 

mower blades, garden shears, shovels, and 

just about any tool with a blade. It can even 

sharpen ceramic blades, when used with 

a diamond abrasive belt (models 09DX014 

and 09DX015). The versatility of the Knife 

& Tool Sharpener makes it an invaluable tool 

for keeping all your blades in razor sharp 

condition and ready whenever you need 

them. Includes abrasive belt kit (P80, P220 

and 6000), kitchen guide, outdoor knife 

guide, instructional DVD, user's manual, and 

carry bag. 

Item No. 09DX003 $ 104.95 

2 WORK SHARP® P80 CERAMIC OXIDE 

ABRASIVE BELT – Six-pack of P80 abrasive 

belts for the WSKTS. Intended for coarse 

shaping and tool sharpening applications. 

Use caution to avoid heat on thin blades near 

the tip. Use to change bevel angle, shape 

blade or repair chips. Great for light duty 

deburring and rust/paint removal. 

Item No. 09DX011 $ 12.95 

3 WORK SHARP® P220 CERAMIC OXIDE 

ABRASIVE BELT – Six-pack of P220 

abrasive belts for the WSKTS. Intended for 

light shaping and sharpening applications. 

Produces a toothy cutting edge for long life 

utility applications. 

Item No. 09DX012 $ 12.95 

4 WORK SHARP® 6000 SILICON CARBIDE 

ABRASIVE BELT – Six-pack of 6000 abrasive 

belts for the WSKTS. Intended for honing 

applications - similar to honing with a leather 

strop. Provides an extremely fine edge for a 

razor quality shave, and is highly conformable 

to hone gut hooks and serrated edges. 

Item No. 09DX013 $ 12.95 

5 WORK SHARP® DIAMOND 180 

ABRASIVE BELT – A single diamond 

abrasive belt, intended for shaping and 

coarse sharpening of ceramic blades. Not 

intended for steel blades. Features an ultra 

flexible cloth backing with very hard/sharp 

diamond abrasive. 

Item No. 09DX014 $ 14.95

WORKSHARP 

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6 

Work Sharp® Guided 

Sharpening System 


$ 79.95 

WORK SHARP® ASSORTED BELT KIT 

Six-pack of abrasive belts. Includes two 

P80 Coarse Grit Belts, two P220 Medium 

Grit Belts, and two 6000 Fine Grit Belts. 

These engineered abrasives are ½" x 12", and 

are made exclusively for the WSKTS. Not 

pictured. 

7 

Work Sharp® Combo 

Knife Sharpener 


$ 69.95 

Item No. 09DX010 $ 12.95 

6 WORK SHARP® GUIDED SHARPENING 

SYSTEM – Work Sharp has developed a 

bench top sharpening and honing system 

capable of handling all of your knives. 

Whether your blades are straight, curved or 

serrated, with the WSGSS you can get them 

sharp and keep them that way. Diamond 

sharpening plates combined with the Pivot 

Response System will sharpen straight and 

convex blades with ease. The ceramic hone 

allows for the sharpening of concave or 

recurved knives, and two sizes of ceramic 

rods will take care of serrated blades. The 

unique Pivot Response System allows the 

diamond sharpening plates to move as 

the blade is passed over them, ensuring 

a constant sharpening angle for convex, 

curved and straight blades. No need to 

change your motion, just hold the knife 

perpendicular to the stone and slide the 

bevel along its entire length. The stone will 

pivot to match the curvature of the blade. 

The Pivot Response can also be locked 

out to create a rigid sharpening stone for 

straight edges. Finding the right angle to 

hold the blade is straight forward with the 

WSGSS. There are removable reference 

guides to use with the diamond sharpening 

plates for 17° or 20°. The ceramic hone 

has a built in 25° guide. Simply place the 

knife against the guide at either end of the 

platform before each stroke. The Guided 

Sharpening System comes complete with 

a coarse 320 grit diamond plate, a fine 600 

grit diamond plate, a ceramic hone with 

coarse and fine positions as well as fish 

hook grooves, 3 sizes of ceramic rods for 

sharpening serrations, 17° and 20° angle 

guides, a sharpening platform with Pivot 

Response, and slide lock for creating a rigid 

sharpening surface. 

Item No. 09DX150 $ 79.95 

7 WORK SHARP® COMBO KNIFE 

SHARPENER – The combination of easy 

operation, which requires basically no prior 

sharpening experience, with an excellent 

professional sharpening result is the 

philosophy of Darex, which has clearly raised 

the bar for sharpening systems with the 

Knife and Tool Sharpener. The new Combo 

Knife Sharpener is even more oriented 

towards ease of use. The blade guide 

with predetermined grinding angle, only 

one kind of grinding belt, and a pre-set belt 

speed make any guesswork or adjustments 

redundant. It makes it easy and fast to 

sharpen any kind of knife, from kitchen 

knives and pocket knives to hunting and 

outdoor knives. The grinding belt is used 

for pre-grinding, and the fine honing and 

sharpening of serrations is performed using 

the integrated ceramic grinding rod, which 

also comes with a default angle. Rubber 

feet ensure a safe stance. Includes 2 

grinding belts (P120). 

Dimensions: 7½"(L) x 4¼"(W) x 4⅛"(H) 

Item No. 09DX250 $ 69.95 

WORKSHARP® COMBO KNIFE 

SHARPENER BELT KIT – Set of 3 grinding 

belts (P120) for the Combo Knife Sharpener 

(model 09DX250, above). 10" x ½". Not 

compatible with other Work Sharp® devices. 

Not pictured. 

Item No. 09DX251 $ 11.95

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WHETSTONES 

SHARPENING 

Of course, modern technology is catching 

up with the subject of sharpening, but 

many of the "experts" on this subject are 

traditionalists. And that usually means: you 

use stones. 

Such stones can be very different in nature; 

they can be natural stones, synthetically 

produced, or even hybrids. Stones are 

generally not used dry. Depending on the 

stone, you need water (such as Japanese 

water stones, which need to be watered, or 

the Belgian Chunks, which only moisturizes 

the surface), or oil, as in the centuriesproven 

Arkansas stones. While the oil in 

the oil stone only has the task of ensuring 

the sliding on the stone and wash away 

worn steel particles from the stone, the 

water forms a grinding sludge, especially 

in the Japanese water stones, which is 

instrumental in sharpening. 

Especially for very fine cutting, the highest 

qualities of the Arkansas oil stones have 

tremendous potential, but here as well, it's 

generally a matter of personal preference. 

There are different methods of sharpening 

with the bench stone - some prefer a circular 

motion or "8" trajectory with the edge (i.e. 

with the spine of the blade ahead), sharpening 

one side of the blade until a burr emerges and 

then changing sides. In particular, in the case 

of the fine print, the respective mutual pull 

against the cutting edge (i.e. with the cutting 

edge ahead) is a popular method. And as so 

often in life, there is not one correct method 

here - trying out and finding the personally 

preferred method is the way to go. 

When sharpening, it is essential to maintain 

the correct angle. When sharpening on 

the stone, on the one hand, it has to be 

determined correctly and, on the other hand, 

to be constantly maintained during the entire 

sharpening process, which of course requires 

some practice and experience. 

If you appreciate the traditional method but 

are open to more modern materials, you can 

of course also consider ceramic or diamond 

coated bench stones. While the handling is 

identical to water or oil stones, it can usually 

be dispensed with oil or water, and the wide 

range of grits also offers all options. 

It is important that after creating a burr, 

depending on the grinding method, it is 

removed cleanly. For this purpose, a leather 

strop will do, which, possibly also treated 

with abrasive paste, represent the final step 

and the cutting edge "meets the finishing 

touch." 

 

1 

Belgian Whetstone Blue 

Item No. 09BB001 

$ 106.95 

1 BELGIAN WHETSTONE BLUE 

Exclusive traditional whetstone from a small area in the Belgian Ardennes. 

Proven for generations, and famous for the unique material used, 

efficiency, and perfect results. The blue Belgian whetstone features a 

content of garnet of 30% and sharpens a little slower than the yellow 

whetstone (below). The thicker natural layers allow larger whetstone 

sizes. Individual shaping is possible. 5000 grit. Comes in an attractive 

wooden box. Length: 8" | Width: 2½" | Thickness: ¾". Weight: 23 oz. 

Item No. 09BB001 $ 106.95 

2 

Belgian Whetstone Coticule 

Item No. 09BB002 

$ 149.95 

3 

Magnum Whetstone 240/1000 

Item No. 09TT852 

$ 39.95 

2 BELGIAN WHETSTONE COTICULE 

Exclusive traditional whetstone from a small area in the Belgian 

Ardennes. Proven for generations, and famous for the unique material 

used, efficiency, and perfect results. The traditional yellow whetstone 

is, in nature, only available in thin layers and is thus mounted on a piece 

of slate. With the high content of garnet (35%-43%), the whetstone 

works effectively and provides excellent results. 8000 grit. Comes in 

an attractive wooden box. Length: 6⅞" | Width: 1½" | Thickness: ¾". 

Weight: 13 oz. 

Item No. 09BB002 $ 149.95 

3 MAGNUM WHETSTONE 240/1000 

This combination whetstone features two grits, 240 and 1000, for 

sharpening/shaping and honing/finishing. The sturdy rubber base 

ensures a secure footing while sharpening. Length: 7". Weight: 21.5 oz. 

Item No. 09TT852 $ 39.95

WHETSTONES & MANUAL SHARPENING DEVICES 

87 

4 BOKER WHETSTONE 600/1500 

This high quality combination whetstone is a must for your valuable 

kitchen knives. Features two grits, 600 and 1500, for sharpening/ 

shaping and honing. The excess width provides plenty of work surface, 

and the sturdy rubber base ensures a secure footing while sharpening. 

Dimensions: 7" x 2½" x 1¼". 

4 

Boker Whetstone 600/1500 


$ 44.95 

Item No. 09BO195 $ 44.95 



kitchen knives. Features two grits, 2000 and 5000, for refreshing the 

sharpness and fine honing. Ideal for regular maintenance, offering 

a particularly fine finish. The excess width provides plenty of work 

surface, and the sturdy rubber base ensures a secure footing while 

sharpening. Dimensions: 7" x 2½" x 1¼". 

5 



$ 69.95 

Item No. 09BO196 $ 69.95 



kitchen knives. Features two grits, 3000 and 8000. Ideal for the 

demanding user, offering maximum fineness for smooth, precise 

cutting. The excess width provides plenty of work surface, and 

the sturdy rubber base ensures a secure footing while sharpening. 

Dimensions: 7" x 2½" x 1¼". 

6 



$ 79.95 

Item No. 09BO197 $ 79.95 

7 ARBOLITO SHARPENING STEEL 

Traditional sharpening steel for any kitchen knife. Also ideal for our 

Arbolito Series (shown on pages 74-75). 

Item No. 03BA8301 $ 21.95 

7 

Arbolito Sharpening Steel 

Item No. 03BA8301 

$ 21.95 

8 SIEGER LONG LIFE SHARPENER 

This sharpener, made of synthetic ruby, is 20 times harder than 

hardened steel (20,000 Knoop hardness, which is roughly a 200 

hardness in Rockwell units)! The most unusual aspect of this sharpener 

is the high efficiency (taking less time for sharpening), in combination 

with an extraordinarily fine edge, allowing superior edge retention. In 

addition, this sharpener will last longer than a diamond sharpener, as it 

is not a coated instrument but one of bulk material. Can be used either 

wet or dry, and can be simply cleaned with a dish sponge. Length: 8". 

8 

Sieger Long Life Sharpener 

Item No. 09SR001 

$ 95.95 

Item No. 09SR001 $ 95.95 

9 

9 BOKER STROP TOP FINISH 

The Boker Strop Top Finish features specially treated cowhide on 

both sides, for an especially long life. It gives any blade the perfect 

finish after the knife has been sharpened on a stone like the Belgian 

"Brocken." Both surfaces are perfect for working with the grinding 

pastes from the Boker lineup. Work surface: 1⅝" x 10¼. 

Boker Strop Top Finish 

Item No. 090508 

$ 89.95 

Item No. 090508 $ 89.95

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ARKANSAS OIL STONES 

SHARPENING (CONTINUED) 

The finely tapered edge that can bend 

when coming in contact with a bone or a 

hard cutting surface is straightened with 

a sharpening steel. The knife is carefully 

placed on the steel and pulled across on 

alternating sides with light pressure and 

with the spine first (important!). This 

straightens the bent edge and refreshes 

the knife's cutting power. 

The steel should not be confused with 

its similar half-brother, the rod sharpener. 

Though they look very similar, the 

difference is that the rod sharpener is made 

with abrasive materials, such as ceramic, 

synthetic ruby or diamond-coated steel. 

Since these rods are used for sharpening, 

they are also handled differently. 

Perfect for quick touch-up sharpening, 

the sharpener is used by pulling the knife 

along the rod, edge first, until the desired 

level of sharpness is reached. Unlike the 

steel, the rod sharpener does take material 

off the edge; this is a true sharpening 

process. You need to know that neither of 

the two tools is suitable for replacing the 

function of the other. 

1 

NEW 

Bench Stone Hard Black 

Arkansas 10" 

Item No. 09RP031 $ 79.95 

2 

NEW 

Bench Stone Hard 

Arkansas 10" 

Item No. 09RP030 $ 77.95 


The oil stones by RH Preyda are hand-hewn in Hot Springs in the 

Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas, the world's only deposit of these 

stones. The unique micro-crystalline structure makes Arkansas oil 

stones extremely durable. Unlike other whetstones, the oil stones 

never need to be trued or planed. The stones consist of Novaculite, 

based on 99.9% pure silicon that possesses its unmatched sharpening 

properties only in this particular configuration. Depending on the 

quality of the stone, the sharpening properties range from coarse to 

ultra-fine, which should satisfy even the most sophisticated users. 

The sharpening oil is completely non-toxic and food-safe (USDA 

approved), so that the stones can be used even for knives used in 

food preparation. Arkansas oil stones are not classified by grit but 

by density; the denser the stone, the finer the edge. 

1 - 5 BENCH STONES 

The classic bench stones are available in all 5 grades in two 

different sizes, to satisfy all sorts of knife and tool sharpening 

needs. The smaller sized stones are 6" x 2" x ½" , while the larger 

stones are 10" x 2" x ½", and thus offer significantly more work 

space, especially for larger knives. Available in the following 

versions: 

1 BENCH STONE HARD BLACK ARKANSAS 10" 

Dimensions: 10" x 2" x ½". 

Item No. 09RP031 $ 79.95 

3 

NEW 

2 BENCH STONE HARD ARKANSAS 10" 


Combination Bench Stone 10" 

Item No. 09RP003 $ 94.95 

Item No. 09RP030 $ 77.95 

3 COMBINATION BENCH STONE 10" 

The advantages of a combination stone are self-evident, and as result 

the combined oil stone is a handy solution for anyone who does not 

wish to be weighed down by several stones. The combination of soft 

Arkansas and hard black Arkansas is ideal for most standard sharpening 

tasks and leaves a fine polished cutting edge. 


Item No. 09RP003 $ 94.95


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4 BENCH STONE SOFT ARKANSAS 6" 


Item No. 09RP008 $ 31.95 

4 

NEW 

Bench Stone Soft Arkansas 6" 

Item No. 09RP008 $ 31.95 

5 BENCH STONE SURGICAL BLACK ARKANSAS 6" 


Item No. 09RP014 $ 89.95 

6 BENCH STONE TRANSLUCENT ARKANSAS 6" 


Item No. 09RP016 $ 114.95 

5 

NEW 

Bench Stone Surgical Black 

Arkansas 6" 

Item No. 09RP014 $ 89.95 

7 PREMIUM HONING OIL 

This honing oil is a necessity for sharpening on an Arkansas 

oil stone, as the stones cannot be used dry, or with water. 

Completely non-toxic and approved by the USDA for foodprocessing 

cutting tools. Available in two sizes: 

7A PREMIUM HONING OIL 1 OZ. 

Contains 1 oz. 

6 

NEW 

Bench Stone Translucent 

Arkansas 6" 

Item No. 09RP016 $ 114.95 

Item No. 09RP017 $ 4.95 

7B PREMIUM HONING OIL 4 OZ. 

Contains 4 oz. 

Item No. 09RP018 $ 10.95 

7 

NEW 

Premium 

Honing Oil 

USING OIL IS 

THE BEST AND 

PREFERRED 

METHOD OF 

SHARPENING 

WITH ARKANSAS 

STONES. 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS / SPECS: 

SOFT ARKANSAS 

Medium Density 

Considered the coarsest of the Arkansas sharpening stones. This stone 

will provide the initial edge and is primarily used for sharpening and 

shaping. 

Corresponds to 

400 – 600 grit 

HARD ARKANSAS 

Fine Density 

The recommended stone for work that requires a smooth polish, but not 

the finest polish. This stone will provide a final hone and polished edge. 


800 – 1000 grit 

HARD BLACK 

ARKANSAS 

Extra Fine 

Density 

Harder and finer than Hard Arkansas. Not as pure black as Surgical Black 

Arkansas. Coloration is more dark gray than black. This stone will polish 

finer than Soft and Hard Arkansas stones. 


2000 – 3000 grit 

SURGICAL BLACK 

ARKANSAS 

Ultra Fine 

Density 

Prized by machinists, tool and die makers for its precision honing and 

polishing capabilities. Also used for testing gold content. 


4000 – 6000 grit 

TRANSLUCENT 

ARKANSAS 

Extra Ultra Fine 

Density 

The rarest of Arkansas sharpening stones. Translucent stones in their 

purest form are white. Translucent stones may contain shades of pink, 

yellow, and gray. The Translucent sharpening stone produces the highest 

polished, razor edge. 


8000 – 10,000 grit 

From RH Preyda: This chart exemplifies our scale by which we find RH Preyda natural Arkansas Stone to be comparable in performance to synthetic stone grit levels. Grit 

ranges shown are not true grit size of the crystalline that makes up Natural Arkansas Stone.

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BOKER CLASSIC KITCHEN & TABLE KNIVES 

91 

The Boker Classic series is ideal for 

cutting and preparing food. Made 

from the finest stainless Solingen 

blade steel, the traditionally shaped 

blades are ground very thinly for 

a very fine profile. A manual fine 

honing makes the knives perfectly 

sharp. The handles are crafted of 

lovely beech wood. True quality, 

made in Solingen, Germany. 

1 

NEW 

Boker Classic Vegetable Knife 



Item No. 03BO101 $ 12.95 

2 

NEW 

Boker Classic Peeling/Paring Knife 



Item No. 03BO100 $ 12.95 

3 

NEW 

Boker Classic Gourmet Snack Knife 



Item No. 03BO102 $ 18.95 

4 

NEW 

Boker Classic Sandwich Knife 



Item No. 03BO103 $ 18.95 

5 

NEW 

Boker Classic Sandwich Knife - Serrated 



Item No. 03BO104 $ 18.95

92 

"Anyone who has ever worked with 

a knife from Boker understands 

what quality means." 

Peter Zeitler, 

German Barbeque Champion 2015

STEAK KNIFE SETS 

93 

1 

NEW 

Boker Plus Kwaiken Steak Knife Set 

Item No. 03BO810SET $ 149.95 

2 

Boker Arbolito Steak Knife Set Guayacan 

Item No. 03BA831 $ 179.95 

3 

Boker Arbolito Steak Knife Set Delrin 

Item No. 03BA5704SET $ 79.95 

1 BOKER PLUS KWAIKEN STEAK 

KNIFE SET 

The many versions of the Kwaiken by 

Lucas Burnley are all top sellers in 

the outdoor area. This selection has 

now been supplemented with a fixed 

blade version, which has proven to be 

suitable as an elegant steak knife for 

barbecues and steak dinners. With 

the Boker Plus Kwaiken Steak Knife 

Set, we give the discerning steak fan 

the opportunity to enjoy his steak In 

style, and subtly display his love for 

knives. Set includes two knives, gift 

boxed. Blade length: 3⅝". Overall 

length: 8⅜". Weight: 3.3 oz. 

Item No. 03BO810SET $ 149.95 

2 BOKER ARBOLITO STEAK KNIFE 

SET GUAYACAN 

These high quality steak knives, 

manufactured at our factory in Buenos 

Aires, Argentina, feature superior 

balance, grip, and razor-sharp cutting 

performance. The 440A stainless 

steel blades provide outstanding 

edge retention and easy sharpening. 

The full tang construction offers 

superior strength. The handles 

are crafted of handsome Guayacan 

wood. Set of four steak knives, 

gift boxed. Blade length: 4½". 

Overall length: 8¾". 

Item No. 03BA831 $ 179.95 

3 BOKER ARBOLITO STEAK KNIFE 

SET DELRIN 

These high quality steak knives, 

manufactured at our factory in 

Buenos Aires, Argentina, feature 

superior balance, grip, and razorsharp 

cutting performance. The 

440A stainless steel blades provide 

outstanding edge retention and 

easy sharpening. The full tang 

construction offers superior 

strength. The handles are crafted 

of durable Delrin. Set of four steak 

knives, gift boxed. Blade length: 4". 

Overall length: 8¼". 

Item No. 03BA5704SET $ 79.95

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BOKER ARBOLITO GAUCHO STEAK KNIVES 

1 

Boker Arbolito Gaucho Steak Knife Guayacan 

Item No. 03BA5731 $ 114.95 

2 

Boker Arbolito Gaucho Steak Knife Olive 

Item No. 03BA5730 $ 114.95 

1-2 

1 - 2 BOKER ARBOLITO GAUCHO 

STEAK KNIFE 

Argentina is known throughout the 

world for its outstanding steaks and 

its gauchos, who handle the enormous 

cattle herds in the pampas. Following 

the tradition of genuine gaucho knives, 

our knife manufactory Boker Arbolito 

in Buenos Aires has developed this 

unique steak knife. The unmistakable 

Gaucho Steak Knife exudes the charm 

of a premium outdoor knife. Comes 

complete with a high grade sheath 

made of South American leather, that 

can be worn on the waistband - or 

keep the knife indoors at a properly 

set table, in the tradition of a Central 

European household - all it needs is 

a decent steak. Blade length: 4¾". 

Overall length: 9⅜" Weight: 3.2 oz. 


1 BOKER ARBOLITO GAUCHO STEAK 

KNIFE GUAYACAN 

With beautiful Guayacan ebony handles. 

Item No. 03BA5731 $ 114.95 

High quality leather 

sheath included 

2 BOKER ARBOLITO GAUCHO STEAK 

KNIFE OLIVE 

With elegant Mediterranean olive wood 

handles. 

Item No. 03BA5730 $ 114.95 

3 - 5 BOKER STEAK KNIFE & FORK 

These steak knives are a real eye-catcher 

at every dining table. In cooperation 

with a long-established Solingen based 

company, the die-forged knife series 

is made from the best Solingen blade 

steel, 4116. Available with foodsafe 

POM handle or selected precious 

woods. The pleasant feel and the 

quiet grain of the wooden handles 

make for the perfect combination of 

steel and wood. The variants of rare 

bog oak and hand selected olive are 

equipped with an elegant special spine 

grinding. The patented serrated edge 

is a combination of coarse serrations 

at the tip, fine serrations in the middle, 

and a plain edge towards the bolster. 

Delivered in a gift box. Available in the 

following models and sets: 

3 BOKER STEAK SET BLACK 

Steak knife and fork, with food-safe POM 

handles. Fork - Overall: 8". Weight: 1.8 oz. 

Knife - Blade: 4½". Overall: 8⅞". 

Weight: 2.9 oz. 

Item No. 03AP007 $ 84.95 

BOKER STEAK KNIFE BLACK 

Steak knife with food-safe POM handle 

(see pos. 3). Blade length: 4½". Overall 

length: 8⅞". Weight: 2.9 oz. 

Item No. 03AP001 $ 44.95 

BOKER STEAK FORK BLACK 

Steak fork with food-safe POM handle (see 

pos. 3). Overall length: 8". Weight: 1.8 oz. 

Item No. 03AP004 $ 44.95

BOKER STEAK KNIVES & FORKS 

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STEAK KNIVES AND FORKS (POS. 3-5): 

SOLD IN SETS OR INDIVIDUAL PIECES! 

3 

NEW 

Boker Steak Set Black 

Item No. 03AP007 $ 84.95 

4 

NEW 

Boker Steak Set Olive 

Item No. 03AP008 $ 139.95 

5 

NEW 

Boker Steak Set Bog Oak 

Item No. 03AP009 $ 139.95 

4 BOKER STEAK SET OLIVE 

Steak knife and fork, with hand selected 

olive wood handles. Fork - Overall: 8". 

Weight: 1.9 oz. Knife - Blade: 4½". 

Overall: 8⅞". Weight: 2.7 oz. 

Item No. 03AP008 $ 139.95 

BOKER STEAK KNIFE OLIVE 

Steak knife with hand selected olive wood 

handle (see pos. 4). Blade length: 4½". 

Overall length: 8⅞". Weight: 2.7 oz. 

BOKER STEAK FORK OLIVE 

Steak fork with hand selected olive wood 

handle (see pos. 4). Overall length: 8". 


Item No. 03AP005 $ 74.95 

5 BOKER STEAK SET BOG OAK 

Steak knife and fork, with rare bog oak 

handles. Fork - Overall: 8". Weight: 1.6 oz. 

Knife - Blade: 4½". Overall: 8⅞". Weight: 

2.6 oz. 

BOKER STEAK KNIFE BOG OAK 

Steak knife with rare bog oak handle 

(see pos. 5). Blade length: 4½". Overall 

length: 8⅞". Weight: 2.6 oz. 

Item No. 03AP003 $ 74.95 

BOKER STEAK FORK BOG OAK 

Steak fork with rare bog oak handle (see 

pos. 5). Overall length: 8". Weight: 1.6 oz. 

Item No. 03AP006 $ 74.95 

Item No. 03AP002 $ 74.95 

Item No. 03AP009 $ 139.95

96 

BOKER ARBOLITO TABLEWARE SETS 

1 

Boker Arbolito Tableware Set Guayacan 

Item No. 03BA5717G $ 699.00 

2 

Boker Arbolito Tableware Set Stag 

Item No. 03BA5717H $ 899.00 

1 - 2 BOKER ARBOLITO EXCLUSIVE 

12-PIECE TABLEWARE SET 

This exclusive twelve-piece 

tableware set meets the highest 

expectations. These premium steak 

knives and forks are handcrafted in 

the Boker Arbolito manufactory in 

Buenos Aires. The rugged full tang 

design is reminiscent of the famous 

hunting knives from Boker Arbolito. 

The metal bolster between the 

handle and the dynamically ground 

T6MoV steel blade provides 

outstanding balance and handling. 

Set includes six steak knives and six 

forks, packaged in a stylish gift box 

that doubles as a practical storage 

box with individual compartments 

for each piece. Dimensions: 

Forks - Length: 7⅝". Weight: 2.6 

oz. Knives - Overall length: 8¼". 

Blade length: 4⅛". Weight: 4 oz. 


1 BOKER ARBOLITO 12-PIECE 

TABLEWARE SET GUAYACAN 

With beautiful Guayacan ebony 

handles. 

Item No. 03BA5717G $ 699.00 

2 BOKER ARBOLITO 12-PIECE 

TABLEWARE SET STAG 

With rugged stag handles. 

Item No. 03BA5717H $ 899.00 

3 PREMAX KITCHEN SCISSORS 

These heavy duty kitchen scissors are 

made of high performance stainless 

steel with sturdy black plastic 

handles, featuring a built in plierlike 

tool and the patented Ringlock 

system. Overall length: 8½". 

Item No. 04PX010 $ 39.95 

4 PREMAX HOUSEHOLD SCISSORS 

These stylish, heavy duty scissors 

feature two-component plastic 

handles, which ensure a comfortable 

grip and allow safe and effortless 

cutting. The stainless steel blades 

guarantee superior sharpness, 

and feature the patented Ringlock 

system. Overall length: 8¾". 

Item No. 04PX011 $ 42.95

BOKER SANDWICH KNIFE SETS | PREMAX SCISSORS 

97 

5 

3 

Premax Kitchen 

Scissors 

Item No. 04PX010 

$ 39.95 

Boker Sandwich Set (6-pc) Black 


$ 29.95 

6 

Boker Sandwich Set (6-pc) Blue 


$ 29.95 

7 

4 

Premax Household 

Scissors 

Item No. 04PX011 

$ 42.95 

Boker Sandwich Set (6-pc) Red 


$ 29.95 

8 

Boker Sandwich Set (6-pc) Yellow 


$ 29.95 

5 - 9 BOKER SANDWICH KNIFE SET 

These versatile bread and sandwich 

knives feature high quality stainless 

steel blades with sharp serrations 

for ultimate cutting performance. 

The synthetic handles provide a 

secure and comfortable grip. This 

specially priced set includes six 

sandwich knives in an attractive 

gift box. Blade length: 4⅛". Overall 

length: 8¼". Weight (each): 1.1 oz. 

Available in five colors: 

5 BOKER SANDWICH KNIFE SET 

(6-PC) BLACK 

With black handles. 

Item No. 03BO006 $ 29.95 

9 

Boker Sandwich Set (6-pc) Green 


$ 29.95 


(6-PC) BLUE 

With blue handles. 

Item No. 03BO007 $ 29.95 


(6-PC) RED 

With red handles. 

Item No. 03BO008 $ 29.95 


(6-PC) YELLOW 

With yellow handles. 

Item No. 03BO009 $ 29.95 


(6-PC) GREEN 

With green handles. 

Item No. 03BO010 $ 29.95

98 

1 

Boker Damascus Wine Knife 

Item No. 01BO011DAM 

$ 102.95 

1 BOKER DAMASCUS WINE KNIFE 

A fine wine must be opened with style! 

The Boker Damascus wine opener 

not only offers a small Damascus 

blade for cutting the seal, but also a 

stunning handle made completely of 

Damascus. The contour of the handle 

provides a superior grip, and houses 

the corkscrew. A must have for the 

distinguished wine drinker! Blade 

length: 1⅝". Overall length: 4½". 


Item No. 01BO011DAM $ 102.95 

2 FOX CHAMPAGNE SABER 

The tradition of opening a Champagne 

bottle with a saber was born in the 

Napoleonic era. The "sabrage" with 

the Briquet saber was founded in 

1812 by the general himself after 

winning a battle. This unique custom 

has survived to this day, and not only 

in France. It is a special highlight 

at any festive occasion. When done 

correctly, it generally works without 

issue. After the wire basket is 

removed from the cork, one drives 

the blade of the saber along the 

bottleneck and onto the thickening of 

the neck below the bottle head. The 

whole bottle head comes off with a 

bang and the Champagne flows out. 

Any resulting glass fragments fly 

forward, propelled by the pressure. 

The torn off bottle head with the 

cork will be labeled with the date 

and will then serve as a reminder of 

the celebration or as a talisman. True 

to the original, the especially high 

quality Champagne Saber by Fox is 

manufactured in the famous cutlery 

workshop in Maniago, Italy. The blade 

is made of corrosion resistant T5MOV 

stainless steel. The sturdy handle 

is adorned with an intricate, elegant 

design. This Champagne Saber is 

certainly ready for any challenges at 

celebrations. Comes complete with an 

elegant wooden box and a decorative 

stand. Blade length: 15¾". Overall 

length: 20⅞". 

Item No. 09FX2006 $ 219.00 

3 VIPER MATHUSALEM DAMASCUS 

The champagne saber for the 

special occasions in life. The 

fascinating Damascus blade (4mm 

thick) is deliberately not sharpened, 

and is made from 200 layers of 

carbon steel (non-stainless). The 

hand guard also consists of hand 

forged, 200 layer Damascus steel. 

Matching the exclusive blade, the 

handle is crafted of finely grained, 

beautifully polished cocobolo wood. 

Also features decorative handle 

screws, made of polished stainless 

steel, and a deep red handle cord 

with tassel. Limited to just 200 

pieces worldwide, and delivered in 

a decorative solid wood box, with 

a certificate of authenticity. Blade 

length: 13". Overall length: 18½". 


Item No. 09VP006DAM $ 999.00 

4 VIPER MATHUSALEM 

The mono steel version of the 

champagne saber, with a 4034 

steel blade and stainless steel hilt, 

has the same form and function

CHAMPAGNE SABERS 

99 

2 

Fox Champagne Saber 

Item No. 09FX2006 

$ 219.00 

3 

NEW 

Viper Mathusalem Damascus 

Item No. 09VP006DAM 

$ 999.00 

4 

NEW 

Viper Mathusalem 

Item No. 09VP004 

$ 289.00 

as the Damascus model. The 

handle is made from a solid piece 

of fine grained olive wood, and is 

firmly and securely attached to 

the blade with polished screws. 

The decorative handle cord and 

tassel are gold colored, and accent 

the warm wood tones perfectly. 

Delivered in a wooden gift box with 

a certificate of authenticity and 

instruction manual. Blade length: 13". 

Overall length: 18½". Weight: 1.1 lbs. 

Item No. 09VP004 $ 289.00

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Cooking with friends and family is becoming 

more and more popular. In the kitchen or 

outdoors, cooking and eating together 

is a defining moment of community. 

The compact, shortened kitchen knives 

SanYouGo and ChefYouGo by Boker Plus are 

perfect for use outside of your own kitchen. 

Jesper Voxnæs reduced the classic knife 

formats to the essentials, shortening the 

handles in particular. The blades, made 

from high quality 440C, are also noticeably 

shorter compared to classic kitchen knives. 

The SanYouGo was made from the essence 

of a Santoku, while the classic chef's 

knife was the source of inspiration for 

the ChefYouGo. The blades of these two 

extremely compact and flexible models are 

finely satined, while the scales consist of 

black G10 with a red fiber layer. Leather 

sheath included. 

1 

Boker Plus ChefYouGo 


$ 88.95 

2 

Boker Plus SanYouGo 


$ 78.95 

1 BOKER PLUS CHEFYOUGO 

Compared to the SanYouGo, the blade of 

this model is a little longer. In order to 

keep the right balance, the dimensions 

of the handle are slightly more generous 

as well - which doesn't at all diminish 

the compact and flexible qualities of this 

concept! Blade length: 4½". Overall 

length: 7½". Weight: 4.1 oz. 

2 BOKER PLUS SANYOUGO 

The classic Santoku grip, in which thumb 

and index finger are placed quite far out on 

the blade, is perfect for the short handle 

that curves into the palm and is held by 

the middle and ring finger. This concept 

provides outstanding cutting control! 

Blade length: 3⅜". Overall length: 5⅝". 


Item No. 03BO040 $ 88.95 

Item No. 03BO050 $ 78.95 

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