FOUND this BOKER 182 in shop!
FOUND this BOKER 182 in shop!
Just sharing... but if anyone has input, please comment. I found this over the weekend in an antique mall knife bin. It was a GOOD day:). $30. later, I was out the door. This is easily my nicest Boker to date and I'm still having trouble figuring out why someone didn't bother to look it up. Thought the blueing on the leather punch was nice. From what I gather this is 1932-1945ish? Let me know what you think. Thanks!
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Sure is a nice looking knife, can't help much with the age. Nice score
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That's a great looking knife and the blueing is nice. I've never seen that before.
Joe
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Great score!
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I don't know much about Boker knives, but looking at the tang stamp makes me think it was probably made for the European market.
The tree on the pile site stamp appears to me to be the same as the one Goins' dates as 1915.
Looking at the materials, design, construction and the fancy work on the bail, I would think it was made prior to World War II, but how much prior I don't know.
The tree on the pile site stamp appears to me to be the same as the one Goins' dates as 1915.
Looking at the materials, design, construction and the fancy work on the bail, I would think it was made prior to World War II, but how much prior I don't know.
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Nice knife at a GREAT price! You did well. Do you want your money back? Boker originally used that tang stamp from 1932 - 1950, though they also used it much later on reproduction knives. Your knife is an original, not a reproduction. Hope this helps & congrats.
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Another bit of dating help is the shield. Apparently the solingen factory was destroyed in WWII, and after they rebuilt the new shield had "solingen" under the tree.
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nice score.
i'd pay $30 for a nice old Boker any day especially for a hiker/camper
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The estimated dating of 1932-1945 aligns with a period when Boker was producing a variety of knives, and the specific details of your knife could help narrow down the production date further. Boker knives from this era can vary in design and materials used, so researching the specific characteristics of your knife, such as blade shape, handle material, and any unique markings, can provide additional insights into its history. Dave The Diver
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That stamp is said to be 1932 to the present and used on some reissues. That's a nice piece. Good luck with it. J.O'.