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4 blade Stockman approx 1930-50

Stamp is very worn but AI thought it was 612E I’m not sure I agree.

I know Boker used a couple different sizes of round shields. What diameter is the hole in your handle?

orvet wrote: ↑Sun Jun 21, 2026 2:12 am I know Boker used a couple different sizes of round shields. What diameter is the hole in your handle?

Looks like 9/32 to me but not sure if it was a lip or resides within the hole. Pic because I’m a noob!

I will see if I can find one that size. The bad thing about those round Boker shields is that they tend to fall out. Aside from that they're pretty good. I must have half a dozen old Brokers without a shield, but I think I remember one that did have one. Give me some time to look for it.

9/32 inches equals .281 in.
The shield I have is a new 8mm shield I got from Boker several years ago. 8 mm equals .314 in.
It is only .033 in. difference. I know it is difficult for me to measure the diameter of a circle with a machinist scale as the placement through the center is critical in getting an accurate measurement.
If you want to try this shield, send me a PM and I will get your address.

orvet wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2026 2:51 pm I will see if I can find one that size. The bad thing about those round Boker shields is that they tend to fall out. Aside from that they're pretty good. I must have half a dozen old Brokers without a shield, but I think I remember one that did have one. Give me some time to look for it.

Can this community be any better? Nope, not one bit! Dale you are the man! Fits like a glove!!

Nice job of installation, it looks great!
Glad I had one I could send you.

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