The Boker Swiss dagger's characteristic hilt features the same crescent-shaped
pommel and crossguard as the original daggers, but now feature rust resistant
stainless steel instead of iron. Their curved shape appeared as early as the
13th century and remained unique to Switzerland. This distinctive hilt design
can be recognized in many of Hans Holbein's works, which is why the Swiss dagger
was sometimes referred to as a "Holbein dagger". The handle on the
Boker Swiss dagger is made of hand selected cherry wood, and the high carbon
steel dagger style blade has an impressive length of 8 5/8" and is satin
finished. The blade is marked with the authentic Boker logo, which was used
throughout the 1930's in Solingen. The marking "Deutschland" (Germany)
and a serial number on the reverse side of the blade guarantee the same high
quality on every knife that leaves Boker's factory.
The Swiss dagger includes an original metal sheath, which is reminiscent of
the 15th and 16th centuries.
Overall length: 14 1/8".
Weight: 9.1 oz.
Country of Origin: GERMANY
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