Böker Manufaktur Solingen Barlow Prime Tirpitz-Damast
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The Böker Barlow Prime Tirpitz Damascus, which is much more compact than the original model, will convince not only in a collector's showcase but also as a pocket-friendly knife. The blade is made of the unique Tirpitz Damascus, has a modern extended ricasso and opens manually with a classic fingerless handle. The sister ship to the legendary Bismarck, it was the largest battleship ever launched by the German Navy.
In the immediate aftermath of World War II, a Norwegian specialist company began cannibalizing a ship that had sunk off the Norwegian coast in order to obtain high-alloy steel for civilian use. Norwegian divers retrieved parts of the Tirpitz's special armour from the fjord for Böker. From these pieces of living history, damascus smith Böker exclusively forges exceptional damascus with a fascinating history. The hand-forged damascus blade features the Great Pyramid pattern in 200 layers, which makes the knife the centerpiece of any knife collection. However, the combination of Tirpitz steel with carbon tool steels also results in an extremely durable damascus that, with a Rockwell hardness of 61 to 63 HRC, can handle any task in everyday use.
The Barlow's characteristic drop point shape has its roots in 17th century English pocket knives, making it one of the oldest models ever. The name of the classic knife probably comes from the enterprising Sheffield knife maker of the same name, who began exporting sturdy knives to North America around 1800. There they were immediately popular, and so the first Barlow models also appeared in the history of the Böker manufactory at the end of the 19th century.
Thanks to the elegantly shaped walnut handles combined with the black micarta on the bolsters, this unique knife for gentlemen is very comfortable in the hand. The decorative rivets are made of nickel silver, the blade axis screw is made of stainless steel.
With high quality felt sheath for storage.
Handmade in the Böker knife manufactory in Solingen.
Total length: 15,30 cm
Blade length: 6,9 cm
Blade thickness: 2,2 mm
Weight: 32 g
Blade material: damascus
Handle material: Micarta, walnut wood
Made in Solingen
Additional parameters
| Category: | Classic folding knives |
|---|---|
| Blade material: | damascus |
| Blade length: | 6 to 7 cm |
| Handle material: | wood |
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Böker - the history of the factory dates back to the 17th century, the original forge was then located in Remscheid. In 1829-30, production was extended to sabres and swords. At that time, the factory employed over 100 blacksmiths and sharpeners. In the second half of the 19th century, part of the family moved to the USA and Canada, where they established further production facilities. The last of the Bocker siblings, Heinrich, moved to Solingen where most of today's production comes from. Boker manufactures knives according to its own designs and those of well-known knifemakers.
The company now manufactures its products in Germany, the USA and Argentina and uses the marketing brand MAGNUM. Böker develops new types and designs itself and employs several designers. The knives are manufactured on CNC (computer controlled machine tools) with the highest quality.