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The great success of the Boker M4 Sherman Damascus, due not only to the history of the historic Damascus steel but also to the design, prompted us to use this as the basis for a performing and pleasant EDC with a titanium framelock, which, despite the metallurgy of the blade powders, also carries a real piece of M4 Sherman Damascus.

For the blade of the Sherman EDC we used Magnacut for the first time, which is not without reason celebrated as a "miracle steel". Unlike the usually used tool steels, this steel was specially developed for the production of knives. The three desirable properties of a steel - edge retention, toughness and resistance to rust (stainless in the DIN category) - represent a conflict of goals. To make the steel resistant to rust, the addition of chromium is necessary, which makes the structure coarse, brittle and prone to fracture under normal conditions. The high hardness, which has a positive influence on the cutting life, is usually achieved at the expense of toughness. With Magnacut, despite the high chromium content of 10.7% and an impressive hardenability of over 62HRC, it was possible to achieve a very fine microstructure and thus a high toughness and shock load tolerance. The addition of nitrogen plays a central role here.

The central structural difference compared to the M4 Damascus model is the elegantly integrated flipper, which allows the blade to open smoothly with a small impulse.

A special highlight of the Boker Sherman EDC is the protruding Damascus backspacer, which is equipped with a lanyard hole in an elongated slot design. The Damascus of the backspacer was forged from various materials from Chad Nichols' M4 Sherman tank production in the Customized Ladder pattern and resembles the tank tracks left in the ground by the heavy chains of the M4 Sherman.

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Germany
Blade: MagnaCut steel
Handle: in steel and micarta
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Total length: 178mm.
Weight: 95g.
Clip: stainless steel
Closure: Frame Lock
Packaging: cardboard box with Boker Plus logos, nylon case with zip
Notes: Certificate of Guarantee - Case in gray box

Boker Tiger-Damascus adds a very special model to the series of pocket knives steeped in history. Collector's knife with a historical past, a true piece of living history, which combines high quality craftsmanship with authentic materials. Known worldwide as the Tiger, the Panzerkampfwagen VI was used by the Wehrmacht from the late summer of 1942. It is considered to be one of the most famous tanks in history, despite its modest production number of only 1350 units and consequent low importance. strategic. The development of the heavy tank can be traced back to 1937 and series production began in August 1942. Today there are only seven units preserved, on display worldwide.

The tank parts used for the knife blade come from a Tiger I of the Schwere Panzerabteilung 502, which was destroyed in combat in Latvia in the summer of 1944 in a wooded area near the town of Bauska. Based on the wreck found at the original excavation site, it was determined that this Tiger was one of the first models produced.

The straight-cut Boker Tiger-Damascus features a unique Damascus blade made from the steel from the tank destroyed in Bauska. The non-stainless damask mosaic is hand-forged by Chad Nichols and resembles the tank tracks left in the ground by the Tiger's heavy tracks. Unlike conventional damask, damask mosaic production does not create layers, but complex damask bars are hand forged into a mosaic with an elaborate and very complicated process. The blade operates on ball bearings and is locked open by a sturdy steel framelock with stonewash finish.

The overall shape of the knife pays homage to the famous lines of the tank, while the decorative pin screw is modeled on the main drive pinion.

The slightly shaped micarta canvas handle scales feature precisely milled grooves, reminiscent of the characteristic surface texture of the Zimmerit coating of German armored vehicles.

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Germany
Blade: Damascus steel from pieces of the Tiger
Handle: in steel and micarta
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.6mm.
Total length: 198mm.
Weight: 141g.
Clip: in stainless steel
Closure: Frame Lock
Packaging: PVC display case that lets the knife "float" inside, making it visible from all sides
Notes: Certificate of Guarantee - Gray cotton case

The stunning Boker M4 Sherman-Damascus is a living piece of history and combines high quality craftsmanship with historical materials. The American M4 Sherman was designed in 1940 and is considered to be one of the most famous tanks in history. It was produced between 1942 and 1945, remained in service until 1957 and was used on all battlefields of World War II - not only by the United States and Canada, but also by Britain, by French forces. , from China and even the Soviet Union.

The Boker Sherman-Damascus features a unique 80-ply Damascus blade, forged with materials sourced from the production of the M4 Sherman tanks, previously restored by the museum. The unique damask is hand-forged for Boker by Chad Nichols and resembles the tank tracks left in the ground by the heavy chains of the M4 Sherman. The ball bearing blade fits into a solid steel frame block.

The overall shape of the knife is a tribute to the aesthetic lines of the tank, while the decorative screw of the blade axis is modeled on the characteristic main transmission pinion. The slightly contoured canvas micarta handle fits comfortably in the hand and the color is reminiscent of the camouflage paint used by both the United States Army and Marine Corps.

Sold with transparent display and with certificates of authenticity and individual serial number.

A portion of the proceeds from each knife sold goes to the Americans at the Wartime Museum to support educational programs and the care and preservation of these proud examples of American history. The Americans in the Wartime Museum is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution dedicated to honoring those who have served in all branches of the U.S. military and on the home front from World War I to the present.

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Germany
Blade: 80-layer stainless steel damascus, from parts of the M4 Sherman
Handle: in steel and micarta
Blade length: 77mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 175mm.
Weight: 107g.
Clip: in stainless steel
Closure: Frame Lock
Packaging: PVC display case that lets the knife "float" inside, making it visible from all sides
Notes: Warranty Certificate - Gray cotton case - Numbered copy on the handle