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BOKER MANUFACTORY SOLINGEN | Damascus & Collector's Knives | Fixed Blades<br />
<strong>Boker</strong> manufacturing plant in Solingen,<br />
Germany is proud to present the Swiss<br />
Dagger in an exclusive collector‘s edition.<br />
Four b<strong>and</strong>s/strips of twisted Damascus,<br />
consisting of a nickel <strong>and</strong> manganese<br />
tool steel, are forged into a breathtaking<br />
blade featuring flawless symmetry <strong>and</strong><br />
beauty, which requires a tedious smithing<br />
process. Each strip is made of a single<br />
Damascus packet, which is first forged<br />
by h<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> then twisted 15 times. Four<br />
of these twisted packets are fire welded<br />
<strong>and</strong> then forged into this historical blade<br />
shape. The structure that is achieved<br />
with these different layers guarantees not<br />
only legendary strength, it also creates<br />
a highly unique pattern, which defines<br />
"Twisted Damascus." Blades made<br />
of twisted Damascus represented the<br />
highest class of smithing art in the Middle<br />
Ages, <strong>and</strong> therefore was only available<br />
to the people of nobility. This historical<br />
<strong>and</strong> very complex forging process,<br />
which can be accomplished by very few<br />
Damascus forgers, is now in the h<strong>and</strong>s<br />
of Andreas Henrichs, who is performing<br />
this great art perfectly <strong>and</strong> exclusively<br />
for <strong>Boker</strong>. The discreet glimmer of the<br />
black, h<strong>and</strong> selected ebony wood used<br />
for the h<strong>and</strong>le builds a perfect unity<br />
with the high polished stainless steel<br />
h<strong>and</strong>guard <strong>and</strong> pommel. The sheath<br />
for this masterpiece has been custom<br />
designed <strong>and</strong> sewn by h<strong>and</strong>, underlining<br />
its exclusivity. This model is strictly<br />
limited to just 500 pieces worldwide,<br />
all serial numbered. Presented in a<br />
wooden gift box with a certificate<br />
of authenticity. Blade length: 8 5 /8".<br />
Overall length: 14 1 /8". Weight: 9.1 oz.<br />
Item No. 121551DAM $ 2,865.00<br />
Limited to<br />
500 pieces worldwide<br />
121551DAM<br />
121550<br />
5<br />
<strong>Boker</strong> Swiss<br />
Dagger.<br />
$ 405.00<br />
BOKER MANUFACTORY<br />
SOLINGEN<br />
5 BOKER SWISS DAGGER<br />
The Swiss dagger (often called<br />
"Baselard") was a popular weapon with<br />
the Swiss pikemen throughout the 15th<br />
<strong>and</strong> 16th centuries. Swiss daggers were<br />
not usually issued as ordinance weapons,<br />
but purchased privately by soldiers as<br />
secondary weapons. The <strong>Boker</strong> Swiss<br />
dagger‘s characteristic hilt features the<br />
same crescent-shaped pommel <strong>and</strong><br />
crossguard as the original daggers, but<br />
now feature rust resistant stainless<br />
steel instead of iron. Their curved shape<br />
appeared as early as the 13th century<br />
<strong>and</strong> remained unique to Switzerl<strong>and</strong>. This<br />
distinctive hilt design can be recognized<br />
in many of Hans Holbein‘s works, which<br />
is why the Swiss dagger was sometimes<br />
referred to as a "Holbein dagger." The<br />
h<strong>and</strong>le on the <strong>Boker</strong> Swiss dagger is<br />
made of h<strong>and</strong> selected cherry wood, <strong>and</strong><br />
the high carbon steel dagger style blade<br />
has an impressive length of 8 5 /8" <strong>and</strong><br />
is satin finished. The blade is marked<br />
with the authentic <strong>Boker</strong> logo, which<br />
was used throughout the 1930‘s in<br />
Solingen. The marking "Deutschl<strong>and</strong>"<br />
(Germany) <strong>and</strong> a serial number on the<br />
reverse side of the blade guarantee the<br />
same high quality on every knife that<br />
leaves our factory. The Swiss dagger<br />
includes an original metal sheath,<br />
which is reminiscent of the 15th <strong>and</strong><br />
16th centuries. Overall length: 14 1 /8".<br />
Weight: 9.1 oz.<br />
Item No. 121550 $ 405.00<br />
4<br />
<strong>Boker</strong> Swiss<br />
Dagger<br />
Twisted<br />
Damascus.<br />
$ 2,865.00<br />
Authentic Blade<br />
Marking from the<br />
1930‘s.<br />
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