Boker Congress patterns

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Thanks Ridge, our Dad's were true hero's during a time when they were just young men, it makes me so sad when you see all the unrest in this nation, flag burning, building burned, property damaged and Police officers killed and injured in the name of free speech. I can remember that Gold Cross with the black background on Pop's uniform, he was a Sargent. I'm in Raleigh Co. and have worked in Wyoming Co and there are several Cooks in Wyoming Co. I was a sales manager for a Hydraulic company so traveled a good bit in Southern WV. I'm not real computer smart when it comes to posting pics but could email someone a pic if you would like. Thanks !
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WVT:Sure: ridgegrass@hotmail.com is my email. They say you can't swing a cat in Wyoming County without slappin' a few Cook's!
You're right about the situation. That generation was truly the best we've had. But I still believe the good people in this land will prevail. :D J.O'.
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Ridge, email sent, thank you. Yes I agree in the end the good will outweigh the bad. ::tu::
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I'll email you the steps for posting pics on the site. It's easy once you do it. J.O'. ::tu::
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There are threads in the "Tips and Tricks" forum delineating the way to post pictures from various devices.
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Thanks Jerry :D J.O'.
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I posted this 3", bone, Congress last year. Still wondering if any of you Boker aficionados recognize the mark. I haven't seen one like it. There's no country of origin, just the old-time script "BOKER" and the little tree on the reverse. Pre-tariff German? Thanks for any info. J.O;.
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Found it! Boker US2 stamp, 1928-1930 also on stainless. (Ref: Mark Zalesky) J.O'.
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That is a nice congress. I dont think I have seen a Boker with that stamp that I didnt like Ridgegrass.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Sweet deal!
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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'.
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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!
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Ridgegrass wrote: Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:12 pm Boker made some nice Congress patterns.
They sure did. That one is a dandy! ::tu::
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Thanks fellers. Stay tuned. J.O'.
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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.
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Couple Old bone Boker Congress patterns. Big 4-1/8" and heavy, and a 3-5/8" medium. Two of my favorites. J.O'.
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Two more beauties, JO! ::tu::
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Dan ::tu:: J.O'.
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I’m a Boker fan for sure and those are great ones j.o.
Got a couple that need some posting time also soon as I can dig em out.
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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'.
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Thanks, like to see them, J.O'.
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