Böker Plus ME 109 Damast folding knife 01BO909DAM

Description

Timeless engineering combined with experienced history! Inspired by a true classic of the air, Boker Plus presents the ME 109 Damast as a collector's knife with exceptional character. Based on the Messerschmitt BF-109 (often referred to as ME-109), the knife picks up the material, shape and color of the fighter plane from the 1930s and thus creates almost a spitting image of its historical role model.

Between 1935 and 1945, some 33,984 examples of the low-wing aircraft were launched, making it one of the most widely built military aircraft in the world to this day. The special features of the Messerschmitt ME 109 are the all-metal structural skin construction, a closed canopy, retractable landing gear and powered by a liquid-cooled, inverted-V12 engine producing a top speed around 350 mph and able to obtain an operational ceiling of 35-36,000 ft.

It was not least the unmistakable lines of the Messerschmitt ME 109 that prompted Boker's development department to undertake this exciting project. The challenge was to transfer the design language and performance of the fighter to a knife without sacrificing elegance and practicality.

The centerpiece of the Boker Plus ME 109 is its distinctive damascus blade, forged by none other than damascus virtuoso Chad Nichols. The steel used for this comes from the salvaged wreckage of a Messerschmitt ME 109 Type E (Emil), which was shot down in the Battle of Britain by the Royal Air Force near Ashford in the county of Kent. Parts of the armor as well as the crankshaft provide the ideal basis for the production of a high-strength damascus steel. The wavy "Wave-Pool" pattern is reminiscent of wake vortices, the often visible air turbulence behind flying aircraft. In the side view, the droppoint blade comes up with some optical reminiscences of the historical fighter plane. For example, the rear part of the blade is designed as a cockpit, which was beautifully implemented by partially raising the back of the blade as well as specific recesses and jimpings. Other highlights are the nail grooves in the front area of the blade spine, which are modeled after the two MG-17 machine guns above the engine, as well as the opened flipper, which is based on the extended landing gear.

Delivery with high-quality case for storage, a certificate of authenticity and an individual serial number.