Böker Leonidas Sword
Code: 05ZS9407Product detailed description
Description of the historical sword.
Total length: 70.2 cm
Blade length: 53.5 cm
Weight: 2,000 g
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm
Blade material: carbon steel
The legendary King Sparta won glory and honour at the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persians. The life of the Spartans was characterized by iron discipline, hardship and above all learning the art of combat. Consequently, it is logical that the typical sword of the Spartans was a formidable and dangerous weapon. The broad duckbill-shaped blade of 1045 carbon steel is coated black, has a wide angeschliffene phase and sharp ground. The massive handguard is shaped like an open bugel and prevents slipping on the blade or losing the sword during combat. It includes an intricately designed sheath of black synthetic leather.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Ancient and fantasy swords |
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| EAN: | 4045011071478 |
| Aktualizace: | BOKER24 |
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The roots of Böker go back to the 17th century, when the family forge operated in Remscheid and focused on steel processing and edge tools. Over time, practical experience shaped a technical mindset that balanced durability, cutting performance, and reliability. The expansion into sabres and rapiers around 1829–1830 marked a decisive technological step, demanding precise heat treatment and consistent blade geometry. With more than a hundred skilled craftsmen employed, the company gained the capacity to refine production without losing its artisanal foundation.
During the second half of the 19th century, parts of the family moved to North America, establishing facilities in the USA and Canada. This international presence allowed experimentation with new designs and materials. Today, major production remains in Solingen, supported by manufacturing in the USA and Argentina, while modern CNC machining ensures tight tolerances and repeatable results. Böker develops knives in-house and in collaboration with well-known makers, delivering tools that combine engineering precision with practical usability, including the widely distributed MAGNUM line aimed at robust everyday performance.
| Manufacturing company : | Heinrich Böker Baumwerk GmbH |
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