Böker Manufaktur Solingen Barlow Prime Tirpitz-Damast
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The Böker Barlow Prime Tirpitz Damascus, which is much more compact than the original model, will convince not only in a collector's showcase but also as a pocket-friendly knife. The blade is made of the unique Tirpitz Damascus, has a modern extended ricasso and opens manually with a classic fingerless handle. The sister ship to the legendary Bismarck, it was the largest battleship ever launched by the German Navy.
In the immediate aftermath of World War II, a Norwegian specialist company began cannibalizing a ship that had sunk off the Norwegian coast in order to obtain high-alloy steel for civilian use. Norwegian divers retrieved parts of the Tirpitz's special armour from the fjord for Böker. From these pieces of living history, damascus smith Böker exclusively forges exceptional damascus with a fascinating history. The hand-forged damascus blade features the Great Pyramid pattern in 200 layers, which makes the knife the centerpiece of any knife collection. However, the combination of Tirpitz steel with carbon tool steels also results in an extremely durable damascus that, with a Rockwell hardness of 61 to 63 HRC, can handle any task in everyday use.
The Barlow's characteristic drop point shape has its roots in 17th century English pocket knives, making it one of the oldest models ever. The name of the classic knife probably comes from the enterprising Sheffield knife maker of the same name, who began exporting sturdy knives to North America around 1800. There they were immediately popular, and so the first Barlow models also appeared in the history of the Böker manufactory at the end of the 19th century.
Thanks to the elegantly shaped walnut handles combined with the black micarta on the bolsters, this unique knife for gentlemen is very comfortable in the hand. The decorative rivets are made of nickel silver, the blade axis screw is made of stainless steel.
With high quality felt sheath for storage.
Handmade in the Böker knife manufactory in Solingen.
Total length: 15,30 cm
Blade length: 6,9 cm
Blade thickness: 2,2 mm
Weight: 32 g
Blade material: damascus
Handle material: Micarta, walnut wood
Made in Solingen
Additional parameters
| Category: | Classic folding knives |
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| EAN: | 4045011239427 |
| Blade material: | damascus |
| Blade length: | 6 to 7 cm |
| Handle material: | wood |
| 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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