I have this old Boker that I need to get an appoximate date on. The tang stamps read H. Boker & Co./Solingen. As you can see it has the acorn shield that was used by Remington after Boker's foreman was hired by Remington in the early '20's so I'm guessing it's before that but figured one of the Boker experts could give me a more accurate date. Also I noticed that the pins on this knife are steel, that may indicate something about the date, thanks.
Mark
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Re: Boker dating
I know very little about Boker, but I do have the book: "BOKER Two Centuries and Two Countries Representing One Name in Cutlery Excellence" by Neal Punchard and Ricky Ray.
The tang stamp chart shows your stamp was in use from 1869 to 1944, not much help.
The acorn shield was used from 1905 to 1928.
The tang stamp chart shows your stamp was in use from 1869 to 1944, not much help.
The acorn shield was used from 1905 to 1928.
Dan
Re: Boker dating
Beautiful knife!msteele6 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 08, 2020 1:02 pm I have this old Boker that I need to get an appoximate date on. The tang stamps read H. Boker & Co./Solingen. As you can see it has the acorn shield that was used by Remington after Boker's foreman was hired by Remington in the early '20's so I'm guessing it's before that but figured one of the Boker experts could give me a more accurate date. Also I noticed that the pins on this knife are steel, that may indicate something about the date, thanks.
Mark
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Re: Boker dating
Thanks for the comments and especially Dan for the information.
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Re: Boker dating
The Boker tang stamp chart goes thru the 1980s. H Bokers look to be 1890s thru 1940s. I find some H Bokers occasionally that look to be made in the last few years. Does anybody know what years they were made?
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