Boker Tirpitz Damascus
Code: 110190DAMRelated products
Product detailed description
A piece of history comes to life! Tirpitz, sister ship to the legendary Bismarck, was the largest battleship ever launched by the German Navy. After entering service in February 1941, Tirpitz soon became a perennial threat to the Western Allied navies in the North Atlantic. History tells of many attempts to destroy this massive colossus packed with weapons. After Tirpitz was badly damaged by air attacks by the British Royal Air Force in September 1944, the ship was stationed off the Norwegian coast at Tromsö. Tirpitz was again the main target of heavy Royal Air Force attacks. Then, on 12 November 1944, the Tirpitz was hit by special "Tallboy" bombs, which caused the ship to run aground.
Shortly after the end of World War II, a Norwegian specialist company began to examine the wreck and obtain high-alloy steel for further civilian use. Scientists were very interested in this material because it was used in research and development of measuring technology and even in aerospace. Specifically for Boker, Norwegian divers have now recovered parts of the Tirpitz's special armour from the fjord. These pieces of living history are exclusively forged by our damascus smith into exceptional damascus steel with an exciting background. The "Great Pyramid" pattern with over 300 layers adorns the massive 10cm blade, making this piece a highlight of any collection. In addition, the combination of Tirpitz steel and carbon tool steels creates an extremely durable damascus steel that has a hardness of 61 to 63 HRC and can playfully handle any cutting task.
The handle, made of high-strength AlMgSi1 aluminum (with a touch of silicon, making it much higher quality than standard AlMg3), is hard-anodized and provides a firm and secure grip. The reversible clip allows for carrying in a hinged or folded position. For the grip liner, we chose domestic walnut, which has a long history as a grip wood for German rifles due to its excellent properties. This eye-catching inlay also features the original Tirpitz emblem. This knife combines history, tradition and modern technology in a more than unique way. It comes complete in a presentation box with a certificate of authenticity and is serial numbered.
Length when open: 22,9 cm
Blade length: 9,9 cm
Blade material: damascus
Handle material: walnut wood combined with aluminium
LinerLock.
Made in Germany - Solingen
Additional parameters
| Category: | Classic folding knives |
|---|---|
| Blade material: | damascus |
| Blade length: | 8 to 10cm |
| Handle material: | wood |
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Böker - the history of the factory dates back to the 17th century, the original forge was then located in Remscheid. In 1829-30, production was extended to sabres and swords. At that time, the factory employed over 100 blacksmiths and sharpeners. In the second half of the 19th century, part of the family moved to the USA and Canada, where they established further production facilities. The last of the Bocker siblings, Heinrich, moved to Solingen where most of today's production comes from. Boker manufactures knives according to its own designs and those of well-known knifemakers.
The company now manufactures its products in Germany, the USA and Argentina and uses the marketing brand MAGNUM. Böker develops new types and designs itself and employs several designers. The knives are manufactured on CNC (computer controlled machine tools) with the highest quality.