Boker Knifestyle | EN Edition 2018 / 2019

08 BOKER DAMASCUS SUPERIOR
FORGED BLADE MATERIAL DAMASCUS LAYERS HARDNESS HANDLE MATERIAL HANDMADE IN LIFETIME WARRANTY
TORSIONS
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 non-twisted
Damascus strand are forge-welded 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.