BO03240, Leopard III Linerlock, by Böker Knives, Free Shipping, MSRP ($859.00), Damascus

About Boker Knives

The famous Solingen knives with the tree-brand have been manufactured in the German blade-city since 1869. Since then, no knife left their production without this sign of quality. The history of Boker has been affected by eventful times, but two things remained: their passion and enthusiasm for extraordinary knives.

The international success of their product line, as well as the long tradition of their factory production, give them a reason to continue designing and producing high quality and innovative knives. Their knives have been manufactured and designed in Solingen since 1869, providing blades and handle materials of unmatched varieties.

A very close business, as well as the personal relationship developed with Cooper, the industrial giant. Due to its strength on the market, Cooper was able to restore the original magnitude of the Boker name. Thanks to the very lively business activities with Cooper for eight years, the Solingen facility could streamline its production and develop new, modern products. Without exaggeration, Boker manufactures the largest assortment of high-quality knives for sportsmen and collectors with an unsurpassed variety of materials for blades and handles. Today, Boker knives range from 320-layer Damascus steel to very modern ceramics, with handles ranging from high-quality mother-of-pearl to Thuya root wood and state-of-the-art synthetics.

In 1983 Cooper discontinued its own knife production. Models still in demand are being manufactured in Solingen today. As a result of friendly negotiations, Cooper restored the American trademark rights three years later, providing Solingen with the opportunity to become self-reliant in the huge American market. Thus, in 1986, Boker USA, Inc. was created in Denver, Colorado. Dan Weidner, who has been part of Boker USA almost since its inception, is now the president of the company, working with a young, energetic team.