98k Damascus

The sensational Böker 98k-Damast brings a significant piece of German military history to life. The globally renowned Karabiner 98k was introduced by the Wehrmacht in 1935 as the standard service rifle and remained the most widespread small arm of German soldiers until the end of World War II in 1945. The bolt-action rifle was based on the Mauser System 98, which had already been used as the standard weapon of the German Army in World War I with the Gewehr 98.

In response to the introduction of the first smokeless ammunition in France, the German Army Command had already commissioned the development of a new cartridge in 1887. This also included the tender for a new rifle. The Prussian Rifle Testing Commission chose the Gewehr 98 by the brothers Franz-Andreas and Peter-Paul Mauser, who were already known to the commission for the excellent design and craftsmanship of the Model 71 from black powder times. The weapon's bolt system, internationally known primarily as the Mauser system, was officially introduced into the Prussian Army in 1898. Its groundbreaking features included the three-position wing safety, the generously sized non-rotating extractor with controlled cartridge feeding, and the two vertically locking lugs at the head of the bolt sleeve. Reliability, robustness, and operational safety make the system the most manufactured and replicated bolt-action system in history to this day, and it continues to be produced worldwide for civilian purposes.

The Böker 98k-Damast incorporates various design elements of the 98k bayonet and is also equipped with a unique Damascus blade made from the barrel steel of Mauser carbines. The remarkable 80-layer Damascus is hand-forged for us by Chad Nichols in the Ripple pattern. The unique blade with a pronounced false edge is opened by a nail nick and reliably locked by a sturdy backlock. The handle scales made of domestic walnut wood pick up the diagonally ribbed structure of the bayonet handle scales and ensure a secure grip. Underneath the steel bolster, the cross-cut for lateral cleaning of the cleaning rod recess has also been adopted. Handcrafted in the Böker Knife Manufactory Solingen. With an elegant floating display, certificate of authenticity, and individual serial number.