Böker Parzival Olive
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Product detailed description
When you say France in the knife world, most people immediately and exclusively think of the classic Laguiole knives that are known far beyond the country's borders. Few knife lovers know that almost every French region has its own knife shape, and the famous Laguiole knives are even one of the latest creations. Paradoxically, not even many French people are aware of this fact. These locally made knives are also known as "Les régionaux" (regional knives). L'Alpin is considered one of the best regional pocket knives and was created in the high mountain regions of the French Alps.
Magnum Parzival combines the traditional shape and construction of L'Alpin pocket knives with modern materials and details. The 7Cr17Mov stainless steel blade opens with a classic fingerless opening. The back spring is fitted with an elaborate decorative file that also serves as a thumb rest and thus increases the safety of work. The noble handle is made of olive wood, the characteristic screws are made of stainless steel. The Magnum Parzival is equipped with a lanyard loop with a short leather strap.
Overall length: 16.5 cm
Blade length: 7 cm
Blade thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 62 g
Blade material: 7Cr17MoV
Handle material: Olive wood
Manual, opening with a thumb stud
Additional parameters
| Category: | Classic folding knives |
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| EAN: | 4045011226243 |
| Blade material: | stainless steel |
| Blade length: | 7 to 8 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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