Ok... you've seen it before but its arrived!

[evilmike]

looks like its gone to a good home ,,, i miss her already ,, nice pictures

i was wondering where it had come from, well we can arrange visiting rights and set up a direct debit for maintainance aswell

Thanks for the comments guys! Most apprieciated its the first dagger ive picked up since August 08 i think Ive been nabbing EK's & KVK's alot recently But you cant beat these TR edged weapons

[zander]

can we share the petrol money

[Wim Vangossum]

Thats a typical Boker trait Theo.

Now that's very interesting. I suppose this is mentioned in Wittmann's book? I don't have that one. Is there an explanation why... ? Maybe characteristic result of the acid they used?

Sorry this cross your thread, Mike. But I'm always very curious about such technical facts


Regards, Theo
Wim Vangossum

[evilmike]

Please feel free Theo, its an interesting point raised, we're all here to learn!

[zander]

Hi Theo
wittmann does mention it in his book pages 54/55 where he states
" companies such as boker frequently had a pimpling imperfections in their etch backrounds, possibly caused by the specific acid mixture used" he goes on to say that once the motto was patinard this was disguised but as the patina faded over time or polishing the pimpling would be more noticeable

[Wim Vangossum]

Thanks Zander! We are getting smarter day by day

@ Mike: I already said it before but I will say it again: It's great to find such a nice SS dagger. Not so simply anymore in these times.


Regards, Theo
(Wim Vangossum)

[pvluger]

Now that's very interesting. I suppose this is mentioned in Wittmann's book? I don't have that one. Is there an explanation why... ? Maybe characteristic result of the acid they used?

Sorry this cross your thread, Mike. But I'm always very curious about such technical facts


Regards, Theo
Wim Vangossum

Very characteristic of Boker indeed. An imperfection of the acid, but now a fantastic way to aid in authenticating a true Boker. I suppose Boker didnt worry about it since the burnishing would cover this up for the most part. Love Boker's fat grip! I have one as well and love how solid the grips are. Great buy Evilmike!