Boker Knifestyle | Edition 2020 / 2021 | English

BOKER CORE ANNIVERSARY 150
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FORGED BLADE MATERIAL HARDNESS BLADE FINISH POLISHED EDGE HANDLE MATERIAL HANDMADE IN LIFETIME WARRANTY
60 HRC SATIN
CHESTNUT
BOKER CORE ANNIVERSARY 150
Naturally, we want to celebrate our 150th
anniversary with another special edition, based
on our successful line of kitchen knives, Boker
Core. In the 17th century, a huge chestnut tree
used to provide welcome shade for the small tool
manufactory in Remscheid owned by the Boker
family. It is well known that this tree inspired the
name of the Boker Manufactory and the worldfamous
corporate logo.
Paying homage to the beginning of our company’s
history 150 years ago, this model features a handle
made from smoked chestnut wood. With its dark
color and subtle pattern, the material emphasizes
the elegant design and exclusive nature of the
knife. The die-forged blade is made from O1 carbon
steel, which offers superior characteristics and
excellent edge retention - the perfect material for
high quality kitchen knives. Even in the age of
state-of-the-art powder metallurgical steel, classic
non-stainless carbon steel still has its raison d’être.
Many users appreciate the traditional aspect
of carbon steel, as well as the combination of
edge retention and easy sharpening, never quite
achieved by stainless steel. For blades requiring an
extremely fine edge, e.g. razor blades, carbon steel
is still a matchless choice. In the kitchen, it is truly
a joy to work with a fine edged carbon steel blade
that offers unsurpassed cutting properties. With
a little care, a blade made from carbon steel has
the same service life as a stainless blade. In the
kitchen, you simply have to rinse the blade under
hot running water after each use.
One completely natural property of the material is
the patina that will develop over time, especially
after cutting acidic food. It is absolutely normal for
the blade to take on a grayish blue hue, which is
not a flaw. On the contrary, the patina (oxide layer)
protects the blade and makes it more resistant to
outside conditions. The patina often develops after
the first use and cannot be removed. For the expert,
it is a sure sign of high quality carbon steel.
In addition, the blade features two-tone
etching with the historic Boker tree etched in
gold. Providing a strong contrast and elegant
appearance, the inscription is etched in deep black.
The elaborate blade etching process according to
Solingen tradition is reserved for the finest, most
exclusive knives, highlighting the special status of
this anniversary edition in our product range.
All knives in this series are handcrafted in Solingen
and strictly limited to 150 pieces worldwide. Each
knife has an individual serial number and comes
with a certificate of authenticity, packaged in an
exclusive anniversary box.