[Böker] Boxer Dragonskin Damast, Bertie Rietveld Forged
£399.95
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LIMITED EDITION |
Overall Length : |
18.30 cm |
7.20" inches |
Closed Length : |
10.70 cm |
4.21" inches |
Blade Length : |
7.80 cm |
3.07" inches |
Cutting Edge Length : |
7.70 cm |
3.03" inches |
Blade Height : |
2.50 cm (Tapered) |
0.98" inches |
Blade Thickness : |
3.00 mm |
0.12" inches |
Blade Finish : |
Stonewashed ![Stonewashing creates a distressed look on the knife blade by literally distressing the blade using friction. The technique comes from its name, as it involves running a knife blade through the dryer with small stones and a lubricant to create abrasions on the face of the blade. A very positive benefit of stonewashed blades/handles is that they are low maintenance and preserve their original look overtime; the stonewashed finish hides the scratches that can occur with use over time.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Blade Shape : |
Reverse Tanto |
Type of Edge : |
Plain Edge |
Way of Sharpening (Grind) : |
Flat, Secondary V-Edge |
Sharpening Angle : |
20º |
Lock Type : |
Back-Lock ![The old school lock; for the classy gentleman. Backlock (or: Lockback, Back-Lock, Spinelock) is the mechanism in certain lockable pocketknives. The handle of a Lockback knife contains a mechanism that allows the blade to be locked in place and then unlocked again. The blade of a Lockback knife also has a small notch on the end of the tang. Lockbacks are by design totally ambidextrous – since actuation of the lock is done along the spine, they don't favor one hand over the other. They are also generally very strong – the lock bar is a lot thicker than a typical liner lock, being the same width as the blade stock itself. [Detailed Info]: At their core, backlocks are simply a derivative of the non-locking slipjoint. The lock bar is pinned to the scales of the blade, pivoting in the middle, and a bent spring anchored further back in handle provides upward pressure behind the pivot point, pressing the front of the lock bar downward. In the closed position, the lock bar sits on a ramp in the bottom of the tang which provides a detent for opening. When the blade is opened, the forward portion of the lock bar with its square protusion sits down into a matching square cutout on the top of the blade tang, locking it into position. The cutout on the tang matching the shape of the lock bar means that the lock bar has to be lifted out of the notch to release the blade. The spring bar thus keeps the lock closed until the bar is pressed from behind the pivot point against the spring tension opening the knife.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Opening Function : |
Manual |
Opening System : |
Nail Nick |
One Hand Opening : |
No |
Pivot Assembly : |
Ball Bearings ![Ball Bearings allow for extremely smooth operation when deploying & closing a blade. They feature ball bearing washers that allow the blade to open smoothly around the pivot point with the help of a blade flipper on the tang of the knife. They work in an almost identical way to spring assisted knives, except there are no springs! This makes blade deployment extremely fast & is now, generally speaking, the most widespread popular method used by most knifemakers in the world today.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Blade Material : |
Damascus ![Damascus steel is a famed type of steel recognizable by the watery or wavy light and dark pattern of the metal. Damascus Steel is very popular because it offers excellent blade properties such as strength and durability with good flexibility for cutting. Aside from being beautiful, Damascus steel is valued because it maintains a keen edge, yet is hard and flexible. Knives & Tools made from Damascus steel are vastly superior to those formed from iron! Although modern high-carbon steels made using the 19th century Bessemer process surpass the quality of Damascus steel, the original metal remains an outstanding material, particularly for its day. There are two types of Damascus steel: cast Damascus steel and pattern-welded Damascus steel. Damascus steel is beautiful, very sharp, and very tough. It was superior to other alloys used for swords at the time. A Damascus blade will retain its sharpness for longer than most production quality blades. Damascus steel requires special care for it to retain its original luster and beauty. Many hand-forged Damascus blades are made out of high carbon steel with small amounts of chromium in the alloy. While high in carbon steel, the blade can easily rust if not cared for.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Damascus Pattern : |
Dragonskin |
Blade Treatment : |
Heat Treated ![Heat treating is a part of the knife making process that is designed to help harden the steel of the blade for use. Heat treating can be accomplished in four steps: normalize, quench, temper, and sand. Water is one of the most efficient quenching media where maximum hardness is desired, but there is a small chance that it may cause distortion and tiny cracking. When hardness can be sacrificed, mineral oils are often used. If you don't heat treat a blade the blade will not remain sharp or straight. It is prone to chipping and bending. Essentially, you'll have a knife-shaped metal piece. Even if the blade steel is good, it is useless until it is hardened.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Handle Material : |
Micarta ![Micarta is a composite material used to make knife handles. It is based on fibers and epoxy resin. Micarta is sturdy and lightweight, which makes it a popular material not just for exclusive knife handles but also for a variety of high-tech applications. The fiber/plastic composite known today as Micarta was developed in 1910 by the American engineer George Westinghouse. Micarta is the original brand name given to the material by its US producer General Electric. Today, Micarta is a common term for similar fiber/plastic composites made by several manufacturers. All of these composite materials have in common that they consist of at least two different base materials which are bonded together but retain their own structure. Therefore, composite materials combine the different properties of their base materials. They are usually developed to offer all the advantages of comparable conventional materials at a much lighter weight. That is why they are mainly used in high-tech applications where weight reduction is a priority (e.g. in aircraft or vehicle construction) but also where the use of light materials makes for easy and pleasant handling, e.g. in the production of high-quality knives. Micarta has all the usual characteristics of composite materials. It is a combination of absorptive fibers (e.g. wood, linen or cellulose) and a synthetic resin (mainly epoxy or phenol resin). To make Micarta, the fibers are saturated with resin. When the resin is cured, the composite material can be processed, usually by grinding or sanding. Micarta is extremely dense and resilient. It also offers a high level of dimensional stability, which means that it retains its measurements even under changing environmental conditions, such as varying temperatures or humidity levels. Micarta is pleasant to the touch and offers a firm, comfortable grip. Like all other composite materials, it is very light compared to metals.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Handle Length : |
10.70 cm |
4.21" inches |
Handle Width : |
2.50 cm (Variable) |
0.98" inches |
Handle Thickness : |
1.20 cm |
0.47" inches |
Handle Finish : |
Satin |
Handle Texture : |
Scaley, Thumb Jimping on Spine, Grippy |
Frame/Liner Material : |
[Stainless] Steel ![Like all other kinds of steel, stainless steel is made primarily from iron and carbon in a two-step process. What makes stainless steel different is the addition of chromium (Cr) and other alloying elements such as nickel (Ni) to create a corrosion-resistant product. It's worth noting that over time and if not maintained correctly, rust can and will develop on stainless steel. Stainless steel is an extremely tough and highly durable material with high impact resistance. Part of the reason for this is that stainless steel has low susceptibility to brittleness at high and low temperatures. It has a design life expectancy of over fifty years.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Rivets Material : |
[Stainless] Steel ![Like all other kinds of steel, stainless steel is made primarily from iron and carbon in a two-step process. What makes stainless steel different is the addition of chromium (Cr) and other alloying elements such as nickel (Ni) to create a corrosion-resistant product. It's worth noting that over time and if not maintained correctly, rust can and will develop on stainless steel. Stainless steel is an extremely tough and highly durable material with high impact resistance. Part of the reason for this is that stainless steel has low susceptibility to brittleness at high and low temperatures. It has a design life expectancy of over fifty years.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Color : |
Silver, Grey, Red |
Pocket Clip : |
No |
Spacer Material : |
[Stainless] Steel ![Like all other kinds of steel, stainless steel is made primarily from iron and carbon in a two-step process. What makes stainless steel different is the addition of chromium (Cr) and other alloying elements such as nickel (Ni) to create a corrosion-resistant product. It's worth noting that over time and if not maintained correctly, rust can and will develop on stainless steel. Stainless steel is an extremely tough and highly durable material with high impact resistance. Part of the reason for this is that stainless steel has low susceptibility to brittleness at high and low temperatures. It has a design life expectancy of over fifty years.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Left/Right Handed Lock : |
Ambidextrous |
Left/Right Handed Usability : |
Ambidextrous |
Lanyard Hole : |
No |
Weight : |
149.00 g |
5.26 oz. |
Designed By : |
Raphaël Durand ![The French Knife Maker Raphael Durand studied at the University of Lyon and now runs a smithy in Thiers. He transforms traditional designs into modern concepts such as the classic Navajas from the Mediterranean region. The result are exceptional classic knives with modern materials and mechanisms.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Damascus Forged By : |
Bertie Rietveld ![Bertie is a South African knifemaker who started making knives as a hobby in 1979. He is a member of the Knife-makers Guild of Southern Africa, since 1982 and served as Chairman (1997 to 1999.) Member of the Italian Knife Guild. Bertie was voted in as a full member of the AKI in 2019 The AKI is the most prestigious knife show on the planet, with only 25 of the world’s top knifemakers exhibiting yearly in Las Vegas, USA.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Made in : |
Böker Solingen (Germany) ![Böker Manufaktur knives are made in Germany with an incredible amount of craftsmanship. In the knife capital of Solingen lie the roots of the famous Böker tree. Ever since 1869 they have been producing top-quality knives here. The Manufaktur collection is still produced by dozens of experts in the workshop in Solingen, Germany. Each knife is handled by many hands in order to end up with an amazing product. Boker knives, otherwise known as the “Tree Brand”, are well known for their high levels of precision, leading-edge design and use of top quality materials. They have been manufacturing knives for well over 100 years.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Collection : |
Böker Manufaktur Solingen ![Böker Manufaktur Solingen is the brand offering handmade knives of the parent company Böker in Solingen, specialized in small series productions for collectors. Among the best known products there is the Speedlock switchblade and knives with damask blades, or unique pieces such as those made of steel obtained from the cannon of the Leopard tank or from the Tirpitz battleship.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Warranty : |
Lifetime |
Rockwell/Hardness : |
58 HRC |
This Knife Can Be Engraved ✓ |
Description:
The Böker Boxer, designed by Raphaël Durand from Thiers, is a classic two-handed knife that is extremely popular.
In this stunning version, the traditional pocket knife is equipped with a dark blade of Dragonskin damascus by Bertie Rietveld, which is hardened to 58 HRC. The South African custom knifemaker is considered the country's first damascus smith and has been forging high-performance damascus with unusual patterns since 1991.
The blade is locked by a sturdy backlock and has a generous ricasso. The decorative stainless steel bolsters bear the groove typical of Raphaël Durand. The handle scales are made of polished red burlap micarta and are very comfortable to hold. The handy size is the perfect compromise between pocket suitability and versatility in use.
The knife has a reinforced lanyard hole and is delivered with an individual serial number in a noble floating display with a certificate of authenticity.
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Duncans offers a sharpening service in store (just ask)
[prices vary depending on size of blade, condition and type of steel]
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MANUFACTURERS SKU: 111025DAM