Böker Optima Ironwood Damast
Code: 110067DAMRelated products
Product detailed description
Hunters have appreciated the Boker Optima line for years as a practical alternative to fixed blade hunting knives. It's not just the compact size of the pocketknife and the ability to mount interchangeable blades for tool-less hunting that have earned the Boker Optima its excellent reputation. In this special variant, the hunting pocketknife features a damascus blade hand-forged by Chad Nichols with 150 layers in a "Coibelt" pattern that opens classically with a nail notch and is held in place by a sturdy backlock lock. The nickel silver handle has a certified Desert Ironwood blade and completes the knife's refined look. To protect the Boker Optima Desert Ironwood Damascus from dirt and scratches, the knife comes in an elegant felt sheath. Handmade in the Boker factory in Solingen.
Total length: 21.3 cm
Blade length: 9.3 cm
Blade thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 211 g
Blade material: Damascus
Handle material: Desert Ironwood
Lock type: Backlock
Additional parameters
| Category: | Classic folding knives |
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| EAN: | 4045011263552 |
| Blade material: | damascus |
| Blade length: | 7 to 8 cm |
| Handle material: | wood |
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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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