Hello all, picked these up at the gun show this weekend any info would be appreciated. Has a pick of the factory on one of the blades, my buddy wants to know what model this is he wants to find one!
Brian, the pattern is a copperhead. I think it is Boker's pattern number 2626. The one in your pic is one of the anniversary models. But I can't remember for which year. Could be 1994, 1999, 2004, or 2009. Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most....
I have that top Boker shown in the link, but I know mine is original because I got it from SMKW. Thanks for the link, Steve. This is how the chinese rip offs do it.
I have the complete collection of The Franklin Mint Wild Life series from 1989, there were actual 18 knifes offer. The last 6 were an addition offer after the fort 12 were done, with cases.
Won a ebay knife boker Alpine series Canoe hope to have it Thursday or Friday, threw a bid on it early and got it with that first bid!! Will post pics when I get it.
Hello Boker fans, I just obtained a brand new, never used Boker ceramic blade folder in its original box. Is this a desirable Boker or just a sort of gimmick knife? I have a ceramic paring knife that I use in my kitchen but I've never come across a folder like this. Anybody?
Al, I don't own a ceramic-bladed folder, but I've seen several folding & fixed ceramic knives. Boker seems to have more ceramic knives than any other knife company that I've seen. Ceramic knives seem to be most popular for kitchen use, since you need to be gentle with them (don't drop them, don't pry with them, don't baton them through wood, etc.).
They're not a gimmick in that they should stay sharper longer than most other food prep knives, though they still get dull over time (I believe a diamond sharpener is necessary, though you could probably send it back to Boker's US address for sharpening).
Boker has a photo in their catalogs of one of their ceramic knives cutting through a glass bottle. That's pretty gimmicky, but pretty dang cool as far as gimmicks go (kinda like cutting through a penny with paramedics shears -- you'll never need to do it, but how awesome is that?).
Al, I own several ceramic blade Bokers in my collection from the 2" Gent's to the Delta titanium handled look alike of the 1994 Damascus Annual, to the interchangeable ceramic blade for the Optima.
Boker has been making these blades for many of their different style knives over the years. They are very sharp, hold their edge better than steel and their only weakness, which is a big one, is that they are brittle. They can snap if used to pry. If only used to slice, they are wonderful blades.
As a result, you do not see many of them around. I would not use it as my carry knife.
Ricky, you're totally right -- iKC can get like that sometimes. So 1st, I hope you'll buy yourself that camp knife for Christmas (that way, you can leave other knives on your list for someone else to buy for you)! Next, I think it might be time to post a photo...
BREAKING NEWS: Böker announces that Kurt Ronacher will step into role of President of Boker USA on August 1, 2016
Kurt Ronacher comes with over 15 years of experience in the outdoor, hunting and shooting industry. His extensive experience includes time spent with both manufacturers and sales teams. Having worked with Pentax, Newell Rubbermaid, and others, he has a solid background on which to continue developing and building the Boker brand.
Kurt comments, “I am excited to be taking over as the President of Boker USA, a company with a great history, great products, and great people. The previous President, Dan Weidner, did an excellent job in preparing Boker USA for the future, and I am happy to have a role along with our team in moving the company to the next level while maintaining our commitment to quality products and our valued business partners.”
Böker has once again teamed up with inventor Wilfried Gorski to produce a new for 2017 knife called theTucan.. Like the Gorski-designed Merlin before it, the Tucan has a surprise under the hood. It combines a manual and assisted opener in a single knife. But does the difference make a difference?
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Craig Henry
That's a neat old Boker Ricky!
Apr 26, 2013
Brian Martin
Hello all, picked these up at the gun show this weekend any info would be appreciated. Has a pick of the factory on one of the blades, my buddy wants to know what model this is he wants to find one!
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Aug 12, 2013
Brian Martin
http://[URL=http://s993.photobucket.com/user/Wirenut1212/media/IMG_...
Aug 12, 2013
Ricky Ray
Brian, the pattern is a copperhead. I think it is Boker's pattern number 2626. The one in your pic is one of the anniversary models. But I can't remember for which year. Could be 1994, 1999, 2004, or 2009. Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most....
Aug 23, 2013
Brian Martin
Thanks for the info.
Aug 30, 2013
Brian Martin
I searched around those years and couldn't find it. will keep looking
Aug 30, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Some of my Bokers
Nov 2, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Nov 2, 2013
Brian Martin
Awsome knifes Ken I really like that yellow stockman with the slant bolsters!
Nov 9, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Thanks Brian, its a USA Boker but I like it to.
Nov 10, 2013
Billy Oneale
I have that top Boker shown in the link, but I know mine is original because I got it from SMKW. Thanks for the link, Steve. This is how the chinese rip offs do it.
Nov 14, 2013
Jay Barbieri
I have the complete collection of The Franklin Mint Wild Life series from 1989, there were actual 18 knifes offer. The last 6 were an addition offer after the fort 12 were done, with cases.
Jan 11, 2014
Brian Martin
Gun Show finds!
Jan 18, 2014
Guillermo Murell Salvo
Hello to all, my name is Guillermo, I am from Uruguay. Thank you for accepting myself in the group
Feb 20, 2014
Ken Vigil
Apr 4, 2014
In Memoriam
Leopold Lacrimosa
Boker Cinch Fast Action Ropeer with 24k Gold Inlay
Apr 4, 2014
J.J. Smith III
Picked up a Boker congress,#70113, King Cutter blade etch, in the washboard bone, at the show today. Pics when the sun comes up.
May 3, 2014
J.J. Smith III
Couldn't wait. went with indoor and flash...
May 4, 2014
Ken Spielvogel
Very nice JJ
May 4, 2014
Ken Spielvogel
Very nice Steve
Jul 22, 2014
Alexander Noot
Steve, that one is one of my favourite Bökers of the moment. Just gorgeous.
Jul 23, 2014
Brian Martin
Not sure how I have never seen this one before, but is my new favorite!!
Apr 4, 2015
Jan Carter
Brian!! I can see why that would become a favorite quickly
Apr 4, 2015
Tom Peterson
Classic lines on that knife! Almost Loveless-like in form and with the green canvas micarta....Great looking knife!
Apr 5, 2015
Brian Martin
My stable of Boker Copperheads!!
Apr 7, 2015
Jan Carter
Now that is the type of copperhead I wouldnt mind finding!!
Apr 7, 2015
Brian Martin
Haha thanks Jan!
Apr 13, 2015
Brian Martin
Here is a link to Bokers steel countries of Origin
https://www.boker.de/us/blade-steel.html
Apr 13, 2015
Brian Martin
Won a ebay knife boker Alpine series Canoe hope to have it Thursday or Friday, threw a bid on it early and got it with that first bid!! Will post pics when I get it.
May 3, 2015
Brian Martin
My first Arbolito, very fine knife!
Jun 10, 2015
Ricky Ray
Good looking little tree, Brian
Jun 13, 2015
Ken Vigil
Sep 15, 2015
Al Rogers
Hello Boker fans, I just obtained a brand new, never used Boker ceramic blade folder in its original box. Is this a desirable Boker or just a sort of gimmick knife? I have a ceramic paring knife that I use in my kitchen but I've never come across a folder like this. Anybody?
Sep 20, 2015
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dead_left_knife_guy
Al, I don't own a ceramic-bladed folder, but I've seen several folding & fixed ceramic knives. Boker seems to have more ceramic knives than any other knife company that I've seen. Ceramic knives seem to be most popular for kitchen use, since you need to be gentle with them (don't drop them, don't pry with them, don't baton them through wood, etc.).
They're not a gimmick in that they should stay sharper longer than most other food prep knives, though they still get dull over time (I believe a diamond sharpener is necessary, though you could probably send it back to Boker's US address for sharpening).
Boker has a photo in their catalogs of one of their ceramic knives cutting through a glass bottle. That's pretty gimmicky, but pretty dang cool as far as gimmicks go (kinda like cutting through a penny with paramedics shears -- you'll never need to do it, but how awesome is that?).
Sep 20, 2015
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dead_left_knife_guy
Ken, try getting in touch with Ricky Ray, turns out he put a post up with a photo here on iKC a few years back...
http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/got-a-specific-knife-you-ar...
Sep 20, 2015
Art Cooper
Al, I own several ceramic blade Bokers in my collection from the 2" Gent's to the Delta titanium handled look alike of the 1994 Damascus Annual, to the interchangeable ceramic blade for the Optima.
Boker has been making these blades for many of their different style knives over the years. They are very sharp, hold their edge better than steel and their only weakness, which is a big one, is that they are brittle. They can snap if used to pry. If only used to slice, they are wonderful blades.
As a result, you do not see many of them around. I would not use it as my carry knife.
Sep 29, 2015
Jan Carter
I think the ceramic might make a good Sunday go to Meeting type knife
Sep 29, 2015
Ricky Ray
We are a quiet group lately.
Almost to 100 members, and not much to say.
I hope you all get that special Boker knife you've been looking for this Christmas.
I think I may finally spring for a stag handled camp knife!
Dec 7, 2015
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dead_left_knife_guy
Ricky, you're totally right -- iKC can get like that sometimes. So 1st, I hope you'll buy yourself that camp knife for Christmas (that way, you can leave other knives on your list for someone else to buy for you)! Next, I think it might be time to post a photo...
Dec 7, 2015
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dead_left_knife_guy
And another...
Dec 7, 2015
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dead_left_knife_guy
And another...
Dec 7, 2015
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dead_left_knife_guy
And one more...
Dec 7, 2015
Jan Carter
Do it Ricky Ray!!!
Dec 7, 2015
Ricky Ray
Nice group of knives there dead_left! I'm particularly fond of the Fiskmuk. I have one exactly like that.
Dec 7, 2015
Ricky Ray
Christmas dreaming. Not mine...
Dec 7, 2015
Billy Oneale
Dec 7, 2015
Jan Carter
BREAKING NEWS: Böker announces that Kurt Ronacher will step into role of President of Boker USA on August 1, 2016
Kurt Ronacher comes with over 15 years of experience in the outdoor, hunting and shooting industry. His extensive experience includes time spent with both manufacturers and sales teams. Having worked with Pentax, Newell Rubbermaid, and others, he has a solid background on which to continue developing and building the Boker brand.
Kurt comments, “I am excited to be taking over as the President of Boker USA, a company with a great history, great products, and great people. The previous President, Dan Weidner, did an excellent job in preparing Boker USA for the future, and I am happy to have a role along with our team in moving the company to the next level while maintaining our commitment to quality products and our valued business partners.”
ARTICLE IS HERE
Jul 28, 2016
Jan Carter
Böker has once again teamed up with inventor Wilfried Gorski to produce a new for 2017 knife called theTucan.. Like the Gorski-designed Merlin before it, the Tucan has a surprise under the hood. It combines a manual and assisted opener in a single knife. But does the difference make a difference?
Read a review here
Dec 30, 2016
Ricky Ray
Welcome David Mullins, to the Boker Fans group!
Jan 24, 2017
David Mullins
Thank you, I appreciate the welcome!
Jan 25, 2017