Böker M4 Sherman-Damascus
Code: 110662DAMRelated products
Product detailed description
Böker Sherman Damascus has a unique damascus blade forged from various materials from the production of M4 Sherman tanks. The unique 80-ply damascus is hand forged by Chad Nichols in the Customized Ladder pattern, and is reminiscent of the footprints left by the M4 Sherman heavy tracked vehicles that the tank left in the ground. The ball-bearing blade opens with the thumb and is locked with a sturdy steel frame lock, while a Hinderer Lock-Stop safety serves as a lock override protection. The overall shape of the knife pays homage to the aesthetic lines of the tank, while the decorative knife axis bolt is modeled after the characteristic main drive wheel. The lightly contoured jute micarta handle feels comfortable in the hand and is reminiscent in color to the camouflage used by the US Army and Marine Corps. With loop for strap retention and practical clip for deep carry (tip-up/r). Handmade in the Böker knife manufactory in Solingen. With certificate of authenticity and individual serial number.
Total length: 17.5 cm
Blade length: 7.7 cm
Blade thickness: 3.4 mm
Steel: damascus
Handle: micarta
Lock: Framelock
Weight: 107 g
Additional parameters
| Category: | Classic folding knives |
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| EAN: | 4045011226410 |
| Blade material: | damascus |
| Blade length: | 7 to 8 cm |
| Handle material: | micarta |
| 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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