Böker Tiger Damascus Knife

The Böker Tiger Damascus represents a collector's knife with genuine historical significance, embodying an authentic piece of living history. This blade combines exceptional craftsmanship with rare materials and is handcrafted entirely by Böker in Solingen. The knife features a distinctive mosaic Damascus blade forged from steel recovered from a Tiger tank destroyed in Latvia during 1944. The non-stainless mosaic Damascus is handforged by Chad Nichols in the Intrepid pattern, reflecting the distinctive marks left by the tank's heavy tracks across the terrain. Unlike layered conventional Damascus, mosaic Damascus construction involves complex Damascus panels hand-assembled through an intricate process to create an intricate mosaic pattern. The blade deploys via thumb hole and is secured by a robust frame lock with stonewash finish, while a Hinderer lock-stop prevents overextension. The lightly contoured handle is machined from Jute Micarta with precise profiling that evokes the characteristic surface texture of Zimmerit coating found on German armored vehicles. The entire design honours the iconic proportions of the tank, with even the decorative blade screw modelled after the main drive sprocket. Each Böker Tiger Damascus comes with an elegant display presentation, certificate of authenticity, and individual serial number. This knife suits collectors who appreciate the historical significance of mid-century armor innovation and recognize the mastery of artisanal bladesmiths. Specifications: Overall length 19.8 cm | Blade length 8.5 cm | Blade thickness 3.6 mm | Weight 141 g | Blade material: Damascus | Handle material: Micarta | Opening: manual thumb hole | Closure: frame lock

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