GringoBombero wrote: ↑Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:25 pm
I recently drove from TX to AZ to pick up a lot that I had won in auction. (Mistakes were made)
I was pleasantly surprised to find a 2 blade Boker congress in the mix, as this will be my first congress and only my second Boker. Although I'm not a huge fan of all the blade etching that is prevalent in modern knives, I do appreciate how easy it is to identify and research a knife when it's model number is front and center. Or so I thought...
This is marked as 5264 and when I look it up I get absolutely nothing. Any help here would be greatly appreciated.
I found this info online if it will help!
Jimbo
You can lead a person to wisdom, but you can’t make them think
Where I am is where I’ll be!!
Jimbo
Thanks Jimbo.
Good to know it was made in Germany (allegedly)
I'm guessing it's also a newer generation so I was concerned that it may have been chinese.
GringoBombero wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 6:48 pm
Thanks Jimbo.
Good to know it was made in Germany (allegedly)
I'm guessing it's also a newer generation so I was concerned that it may have been chinese.
No China in that one!! You got a goodin!!
Boker is what I carried for years and what I carved my bondo figures I posted here on AAPK
with, ha!
You can lead a person to wisdom, but you can’t make them think
Where I am is where I’ll be!!
Jimbo
Boker made some nice Congress patterns. Here's a 3" with some of the nicest bone. It has that 1930's script stamp on the mark side and the tree on the pile side. Half stops and very snappy. J.O'.
Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:12 pm
Boker made some nice Congress patterns. Here's a 3" with some of the nicest bone. It has that 1930's script stamp on the mark side and the tree on the pile side. Half stops and very snappy. J.O'.
That is a way cool old Boker! Love that Boker stamp and the pinched bolsters!
Jimbo
You can lead a person to wisdom, but you can’t make them think
Where I am is where I’ll be!!
Jimbo
Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:12 pm
Boker made some nice Congress patterns.
They sure did. That one is a dandy!
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Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
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GringoBombero wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 6:48 pm
Thanks Jimbo.
Good to know it was made in Germany (allegedly)
I'm guessing it's also a newer generation so I was concerned that it may have been chinese.
If the knife has Solingen on the shield or tang stamp you can rest assured it's made in Germany. Solingen has some very rigid standards in place for any knife maker to be able to use the word Solingen on a knife. If it's not 100% made there it won't bear the Solingen name.
USN 2000-2006
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:59 pm
Couple Old bone Boker Congress patterns. Big 4-1/8" and heavy, and a 3-5/8" medium. Two of my favorites. J.O'.
USN 2000-2006
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Oledadsknives wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:09 pm
Here are a few from downstairs I rustled up!
5th one not a congress but I like it!! Jimbo
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1- Boker USA 59174
2- Boker marked Heinr Boker & co.Baumwerk Solingen, Germany-Allmania
3- United Boker tobacco jack uc221r
4- Boker USA tree brand olde stag 70113
5- Bokers improved cutlery
Jimbo
You can lead a person to wisdom, but you can’t make them think
Where I am is where I’ll be!!
Jimbo
bcarver1353 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 03, 2023 6:40 pm
Hello, Jimbo,
I have a congress that I acquired that’s marked Solingen, Germany but it’s missing a shield. Can you give any idea about the age of this knife?04ED57B2-F3A3-4B29-8347-2AAC10EFA7CF.jpeg
It’s hard for me to say but my guess is probably from the 70’s or 8o’s. Boker doesn’t use a dating system on their knives. Your knife looks in good shape.
You can lead a person to wisdom, but you can’t make them think
Where I am is where I’ll be!!
Jimbo
“Thank you”. It is in very good shape. I’m going to try and find a replacement shield. I haven’t seen many of the Congress models that have ribbed end caps. I really like Boker knives. I’ve been a Case fan for over 50 years but my interest in Bokers continues to grow.
bcarver1353 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 7:53 am
“Thank you”. It is in very good shape. I’m going to try and find a replacement shield. I haven’t seen many of the Congress models that have ribbed end caps. I really like Boker knives. I’ve been a Case fan for over 50 years but my interest in Bokers continues to grow.
You might try reaching out to Boker and they might have one for your knife. Or EBay. I tried them for a wiss anniversary whittler I have but they couldn’t help me. Good luck
You can lead a person to wisdom, but you can’t make them think
Where I am is where I’ll be!!
Jimbo