The History of Boker Knives

Today, Boker is one of the best-known names inbeautiful and intricately design collectors' knives, to
the knife world. The roots of the Boker companytop quality kitchen cutlery. Those who favor
stretch back nearly 200 years. In 1829, twoBoker know that they won't have to compromise
brothers in Germany began manufacturing sabers.aesthetics or style to get a top quality and
From this early date, the company symbol wasdurable knife that feels tailor-made to fit their
modeled after the chestnut tree towering overneeds.
their small factory. Today, this symbol still adornsThroughout its lengthy history, Boker has been
each knife created in the Boker factory.recognized for continuing innovation in the knife
As the company grew, the brothers decided thatworld. The Boker name is particularly well known
it was time to expand operations. Hermann Bokerfor reliable utility knives that withstand the harsh
moved to New York, while Robert moved todemands of any environment. These knives are
Mexico. Meanwhile, Heinrich moved to Solingen.favored by military and law enforcement officers
This town was then known as the center of theas well as civilians. Boker knives are found not
German cutlery industry. The company that isonly in the wilderness, but also back at home.
now known as Boker was officially founded inBoker kitchen cutlery maintains its razor sharp
1869. Today, Boker knives are still made in theedge even with a high level of use.
town of Solingen.Many collectors even seek out Boker knives
For more than a century, the Boker name hasbecause of their designs. Intricate details on blades
been associated with top quality kitchen cutleryand handles ensure that you won't have to
and some of the best knives in the world. Withcompromise quality for beauty. To keep your
innovative designs and impeccable precision, BokerBoker knives beautiful, whether on display or
uses the highest grade materials available to craftbeing used daily in the kitchen or outdoors, always
sought-after knives. Boker blades are typicallystore them properly. Many Boker knives come
made from carbon, tool, surgical, or stainless steel.with a specially-designed sheath or knife block for
These may be a single layer of steel or as manythis purpose. When your knife needs sharpening,
as three hundred separate layers. Layered bladesas all knives inevitably will, trust Boker sharpening
are more flexible, while single-sheet blades arestones and steels to keep your knives looking
stronger and more durable. Some Boker knivesbeautiful and working great.
feature forged titanium blades in place of steel.Today, Boker offers a complete line of knives
The specially designed handle may be made fromand knife accessories. You'll find the finest
wood, stag horn, mother of pearl, or a variety offixed-blade knives, kitchen cutlery, and even
modern synthetic materials.straight razors from Boker, with materials ranging
With uncompromising quality since the beginning,from fine Damascus steel to modern ceramics
Boker now offers a full line of knives, includingand synthetics. Boker remains sought after, as it
pocket knives, fixed blade styles, and kitchenhas for nearly two centuries, as a top quality
cutlery. Today, Boker knives range from fixedname in the knife world.
blade throwing knives fit for competition, to