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Can't find this Boker knife listed anywhere

I recently acquired some knives at an estate sale, among them was this Boker 155, I don't think it is the original sheath, and it differs from other Boker 155's that were issued as survival knives to Strategic Air Command crews in several ways:

1. The number 155 is followed by the letter "P" (Prototype?).

2. The handle is wood.

3. There is not a hole for a lanyard.

Any help identifying this knife is greatly appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Chuck Parham on July 11, 2013 at 6:46

From what I've found this is a civilian version of a knife made for the Civil Air Patrol. Former Air Force General Curtis LeMay was a big promoter of the nkife. The 155 is a model number. They made a 154. Both of those had leather spacer handles. I am at a loss for the "P" designation. Prototype? Possibly, but I'd rather a Boker afficianado answer that one then you and I will both know for sure. The CAP version had a plainer looking sheath. Yours is nicer looking but is missing the upper securement loop. Hope this adds a couple of pieces to your puzzle.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on July 15, 2013 at 17:36

This from my friend and knife colleague Roger Russell who is an avid Boker Collector although much older or Vintage ones.

This knife is a lot newer than the Bokers I collect and I also don't collect any Bokers with a U.S.A. stamp. With that said, my thoughts on it are as follows: Probably made in the 1970's range or later. The P could stand for prototype, but in my opinion, it stands for pakkawood which is what I think the handles are made of. Boker made a LOT of those knives with stacked leather handles. Hope this helps.

Roger

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Permalink Reply by Bob Timmons on July 15, 2013 at 22:00

Thanks for the replies, I saw that worth point listing in my searching and also read about the request from General LeMay, and have seen the picture from the magazine article. It still is a pretty nice knife.

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