Boker Outdoor and Collection | Fall 2023

2 | Boker Naturensöhne
MK. I.
$ 207.00
121506
1 | Boker Vigtig Vs. Wild.
$ 194.95
3 | Boker Bronco Mini.
$ 122.95
121505
1 | BOKER VIGTIG VS. WILD
Two streamers in the wilderness? Knives
instead of controllers? Starving instead of
Happy Slice Pizza? Sounds absurd, but it
will come true. Trymacs (29) from Hamburg
and Rumathra (27) from Bonn will compete
together as a team in the upcoming episode
of the successful YouTube format 7 vs.
Wild and face the 14-day adventure in the
wilderness of Canada. The two heavyweights
from the German streaming/gaming scene
together have over 4 million followers on
Twitch (Trymacs 3.4 million, Rumathra 0.7
million) and also have a strong presence
on YouTube and Instagram. As part of the
intensive preparation for this borderline
experience, the choice of the right equipment
- especially because all items have to be
stored together in a 1L Nalgene bottle
- played an elementary role for the two.
Together with Rumathra, who visited us
several times in our Solingen workshop, we
developed and built our own knife, which
is perfectly adapted to the requirements
and conditions of the upcoming outdoor
adventure. The basis for the new development
is the outdoor and bushcraft knife Boker Plus
Vigtig designed by Dave Wenger, which due
to its dimensions (total length: 19.7 cm; blade
thickness: 4 mm) not only fitted perfectly
into the bottle but is also designed for the
toughest demands. The blade steel chosen
was Magnacut, which, unlike the tool steels
usually used, was specially developed for
knife making. This steel, which has been
hailed as a "miracle steel," has succeeded
in achieving a very fine structure and thus
high toughness and shock load tolerance
despite its high chromium content of 10.7%
and impressive hardenability of over 62-63
HRC. In combination with the True-Scandi
grind, the blade in the stonewash finish defies
every challenge that arises, from fine cutting
and carving tasks for camp construction
and firewood preparation, to batoning and
chopping, to game handling. To make the
most of the space in the Nalgene bottle, the
two handle scales made of green canvas
micarta have been kept slightly flatter than in
the original version and ensure a perfect grip
even in wet conditions. A special highlight can
be found inside the handle. Instead of hollow
studs, the two large screws can be easily
removed with the help of a coin, revealing
an ample compartment with a depth of 14
mm compared to the outer dimensions of
the handle, where tweezers, tinder, charcoal
tablets, a fishing kit and safety pins, for
example, can be easily accommodated. Even
as a skeletonized knife without handle scales,
the Boker Vigtig vs. Wild, made entirely in
Solingen, cuts a fine figure and underlines the
versatility of the special model. The delivery
scope is rounded off by a compact Kydex
sheath in black with a clip. Blade length:
3.35". Thickness: 4mm. Overall length: 7.68".
Weight: 5.3 oz.
Item No. 121509 $ 194.95
2 | BOKER NATURENSÖHNE MK. I
Gerrit and Andy, better known under the
name of "Naturensöhne" (sons of nature),
on their Youtube channel inspire more than
500,000 followers with their entertaining
content from bushcrafting, camping, hiking
and equipment testing. More than two years
ago, we started working with the two Berliners
on the concept of their own Naturensöhne
knife. Due to their nomination for the 3rd
episode of the Youtube success format 7 vs.
Wild, where seven teams have to survive in
the wilderness with self-selected pieces of
equipment, the requirements for our joint
project have become even more challenging.
Since all the equipment had to be stored
together in a 1 L Nalgene bottle, we had
to completely rethink the dimensions of the
robust outdoor knife.
The result is the Naturensöhne MK. I: a special
version of our Outdoor/Bushcraft success
model Böker Bronco. While the full-size handle
securely encloses the full tang and ensures the
usual excellent hand position and grip, the
blade offers exactly what is expected from the
most important tool during uncompromising
outdoor use in 14-day Canada: Exceptional
edge retention, shock load tolerance,
fracture resilience and shatter resistance. This
is made possible not only by the powder
metallurgical blade steel CPM 3V, but also
by the appealing premium coating Hardur,
which is used exclusively on high-quality
cutting and punching tools. The approx. 5µm
thick Hardur coating, which also includes the
cutting phase, increases the service life of the
blade significantly and also ensures a frictionreduced
surface.
As lovers of a True Scandi, the choice of blade
grind was without alternative for the Sons
of Nature. The advantages are obvious: the
extremely sharp bevel does not require a
secondary phase. Especially when batoning,
the Scandi demonstrates very good cleaving
properties and a high degree of stability, since
the entire blade thickness is maintained over
about 2/3 of the blade height. The resulting
higher weight of the blade also provides
more mass when chopping than a flat grind.
The thermoplastic TPE is used for the handle
material. This is indestructible and, in addition
to a perfect hand position, ensures the desired
work safety in both dry and wet conditions.
The premium equipment is rounded off by
a compact Kydex sheath which, thanks to
the included Ulticlip, ensures that the most
important tool does not fail. Completely made
in the Boker Manufactory Solingen. Blade
length: 3.50". Thickness: 3.5mm. Overall
length: 8.23". Weight: 5.1 oz.
Item No. 121506 $ 207.00
3 | BOKER BRONCO MINI
Reliable, tough and with a lot of outdoor in
its blood: The Boker Bronco Mini embodies
a well-balanced compactness with maximum
adventurousness. As a smaller version of
the much-cited Boker Bronco, the striking
bushcraft knife creates unforgettable
moments away from everyday life, from the
first breath in the clear morning dew to the
crackling campfire in the middle of untouched
nature. The drop point blade with high-set
Saber grind is made of 80CrV2 stainless steel,
which combines robustness, edge retention
and shock resilience in an uncompromising
way. Cutting, carving and even chopping form
the unmistakable comfort zone of the outdoor
knife. The zest for action is underlined by the
blade's gritty black stonewash finish, which
gives the fixed blade knife an unmistakable
used look. For maximum stability, the tang
is full length and protrudes a few millimeters
from the end of the handle, so that it can easily
withstand even powerful blows with round
timber. A short section of the back of the blade
forms sharp 90-degree edges on both sides
for striking sparks with an optionally available
fire starter. Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
was chosen as the handle material, which
completely encloses the tang and has a grippy
texture. TPE is resistant, elastic, non-slip
and has low heat conductivity. This means
gentle and safe handling with a perfect grip
under all weather and working conditions.
The Bronco Mini's natural refuge includes the
custom fit Kydex sheath with a clip for safe
storage. Handmade in the Boker Manufactory
in Solingen. Blade length: 3.50". Thickness:
3.5mm. Overall length: 8.27". Weight: 5.3 oz.
Item No. 121505 $ 122.95
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