Plagiarism & Fraud

As an internationally renowned manufacturer of high-quality knives, we have established a strong position in the global market since our founding in 1869. Unfortunately, an increasing number of counterfeit products, predominantly of Asian origin, are entering the market at ruinous prices. Most often, these are copies of existing Böker models, where, of course, only our design has been copied – the materials and workmanship are, and this explains the low prices, absolutely inferior. We are also aware of cases in which our trademark is misused for products that we never designed or manufactured in that form. Qualified retailers are suffering significant sales losses due to the counterfeit products being circulated at ridiculously low prices on websites and online auctions, and there are also considerable risks for buyers of these counterfeit goods. For example, a defective product can cause damage or even serious injury. Since the actual manufacturers cannot be identified, it is extremely difficult to enforce liability claims. Furthermore, knives made from inferior materials offer significantly worse performance (e.g., rapid and severe loss of edge retention). Our reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality products suffers enormously due to the criminal activities of product pirates.

At first glance, it can be very difficult to distinguish between an original and a counterfeit. Take the opportunity to handle a knife yourself before buying it to check its functionality – many imitations reveal their weaknesses right away. It's best to buy only from qualified retailers or directly from us. You'll benefit from comprehensive advice and the lifetime guarantee we offer on all products from the Böker, Böker Arbolito, Böker Plus, and Magnum by Böker brands. Another indicator of authenticity is the official registration card, which you'll find in every package of an original Böker product. We recommend that you register your ownership of an original Böker product directly with us.

You are welcome to use this form for inquiries regarding plagiarism and fraud. Information about suspected counterfeit products helps us to better protect our customers from product piracy.

We strive to process your requests as quickly as possible; you will typically receive a response within three to seven business days (Monday to Friday). Your request will be processed during our business hours (Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.).