Boker Solingen P08 Damascus

Boker Solingen P08 Damascus

The unique Boker Solingen P08 Damascus boot dagger connects the world of knives with historical military history in an inimitable way. The P08, also known as Parabellum Pistol or simply Luger Pistol, is still considered legendary today and convinces with highest precision and reliability. The knee-joint lock with short barrel return, developed by Georg Luger, made the pistol 08 incredibly compact and solid. Added to this was the caliber 9mm Luger (9×19 NATO), also developed by Luger for the new pistol, was one of the most powerful short firearm calibers at the time and is still the most widely used official caliber in the world today.

It was used as a standard pistol by the German armies in both world wars, but also gained world fame beyond the country’s borders in a very short time. As early as 1914, the weapon was used in the armies of Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Portugal and Turkey, and was considered a much sought-after weapon until the end of the Second World War. The production of the compact pistol required 14 kilograms of steel and its design required such a high degree of precision that completely new demands were made on the production technology. Its unmistakable, almost iconic appearance secured it a firm place in popular culture like no other pistol.

The Boker P08 Damascus not only incorporates various design elements of the unusually aesthetic official weapon, but is also equipped with a unique Damascus blade made of the barrel steel of this precise pistol. The remarkable Damascus is forged by Chad Nichols, by hand, in a “Boomerang” pattern. The handle scales of the likewise compactly built boot dagger are made of certified imported rosewood and feature the classic, simple fish-scale cut of the characteristic pistol grip. The same construction of the retaining screws is used to mount these handle scales as on the P08. The cone of the exposed barrel is also found in the angle of the handle sides.

The bolsters and end knob are made of steel and are finished with a dark stonewash finish. Includes a high quality black leather sheath with a sewn-in Ulti-clip, and can be easily attached thanks to the locking spring clip. Thus the Boker P08 Damascus boot dagger can be pulled effortlessly while the sheath is reliably held in place to the user by the Ulti-clip. Handmade in the Boker Manufactory in Solingen. Presented in an attractive floating display, with certificate of authenticity and individual serial number.

Specifications

• Material: Wood
• Blade length: 3.23″
• Thickness: 2.5mm
• Overall length: 6.89″
• Weight: 3.7 oz