Böker Plus V-42
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Product detailed description
This is NOT A SERIAL-MADE KNIFE, DELIVERY TIME IS 20 WEEKS FROM ORDER TO MANUFACTURER.
In July 1942, the Devil's Brigade was formed. Under the official name 1st Special Service Force, American and Canadian soldiers were combined into a special purpose unit that was specially trained to fight in the rear of the enemy. The roots of many Special Forces units continued after World War II from this unit. Numerous nighttime ambushes, in which, probably for the first time, all faces were consistently blackened for camouflage, also earned them the nickname Black Devils from the German Wehrmacht, indicating the high regard the enemy had for this relatively small unit. Between 1943 and 1944, the 1st SSF took part in many successful battles in Italy and France, and was able to decisively influence situations important to the course of the war.
An important part of the Devil Brigade's equipment was the specially designed V-42 combat knife, which was also part of their intensive close combat training. The handle made of pressed leather discs tapers into a conical striker. The thin leather padding under the slightly curved element should prevent injury on impact. Coated SK-85 stainless carbon steel blade (SK-85 is a more modern carbon steel that is suitable for larger knives as well as tomahawks and axes. It has a hardness between 57 and 60 HRC and was developed as a balanced optimization of SK-5), is double-sided ground and has a grooved thumb rest. This legendary dagger still adorns the emblem of the US Army Special Forces. This choice collector's piece comes not only with a classic, deep-fitting leather scabbard, but also with a replica of the unit's textile emblem, a red spearhead, and a reproduction of the original, German-written sticker with the text "Das dicke Ende kommt noch!" including the emblem 1. SSF, which was pasted on walls, cars, walls, doors, etc. at night behind enemy lines to demoralize soldiers.
Overall length: 30.4 cm
Blade length: 17.8 cm
Blade thickness: 5 mm
Weight: 196 g
Blade material: SK-85
Handle material: leather
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Survival knives |
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| EAN: | 4045011228865 |
| Blade material: | Carbon Steel |
| Blade length: | 15 to 20 cm |
| Handle material: | leather |
| 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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