Böker John Jay Survival Knife
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Product detailed description
The Magnum John Jay Survival Knife is an impressive survival knife in the sense of the knife class founded by Jimmy Lile and made famous worldwide by the 1982 movie Rambo. For stability, however, the Magnum JJSK does not feature the controversial hollow handle, but has a solid handle made of indestructible FRN. Thanks to the additional rubberization, the non-slip handle is always secure in the hand, even in wet conditions, and the symmetrical parrying element further increases the safety of the work. Holes in the hand guard allow the knife to be secured with cord, wire, drawstrings or fabric tape so that it can be used, for example, as a makeshift spear. The Bowie's powerful blade made of stainless and impact-resistant 7Cr17MoV material has a black coating, plus the typical reversible saw blade. The custom-made black plastic sheath offers various attachment options to clothing and equipment thanks to its many holes, while the custom belt loop is designed as an integrated clip.
Overall length: 34.5 cm
Blade length: 20.5 cm
Blade thickness: 3.4 mm
Weight: 269 g
Blade material: 7Cr17MoV
Handle material: FRN
Additional parameters
| Category: | Army fixed knives |
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| EAN: | 4045011226748 |
| Blade material: | stainless steel |
| Blade length: | 20 to 30 cm |
| Handle material: | FRN |
| 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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