Böker Plus Atropos VG-10
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Product detailed description
As the daughter of Zeus and Themis, Atropos was the eldest of the three goddesses of fate in Greek mythology and decided each person's fate by cutting the thread of life. Captivated by this fascinating anguish, American knife designer Chuck Gedraitis frees himself from the clutches of fate and takes the thread back into his own hands with the Boker Plus Atropos knife. The shape of the tactical pocket knife is modeled after Rex Applegate's legendary tactical knives, infusing every cut with their DNA. Symmetry is one of its defining features, which is reflected in both the single-edged dagger blade in VG-10 steel and the ergonomic handle in light brown Micarta. Decorative elements such as the attractive ricasso on the spine of the blade, the subtle stonewash finish of the blade, the hinted parrying element or the elongated indentations in the handle are proof of the tactical concept that has been implemented in the Atropos model for EDC use. Thanks to ball bearings and a removable thumb pin, the knife can be opened smoothly and intuitively and locked securely with the robust liner lock.
Overall length: 23.4 cm
Blade length: 10.5 cm
Blade thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 145 g
Blade material: VG-10
Handle material: micarta
Lock type: LinerLock
Additional parameters
| Category: | Classic folding knives |
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| EAN: | 4045011280504 |
| Blade material: | VG-10 |
| Blade length: | 10 to 15 cm |
| Handle material: | micarta |
| Aktualizace: | BOKER24 |
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Boker ATROPOS
Rev. Kodo Madl
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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