H. Boker & Co. Solingen Imperial German Uhlan Cavalry Officer's Multi Tool / Bladed Folding Lock Knife W Knives

WW1 Era H. Boker & Co Solingen Imperial German Uhlan Cavalry Officer's Multi Tool / Bladed Folding Lock Knife With Stag Antler Scales. ED 2437 - ED 2437

Boker Of Solingen have been manufacturing blades since 1869. This form of lock knife were reputedly carried by Uhlan cavalry officers during WW1. The knife has 2 fold out blades, one of which, the hoof trimmer, locks into place and is released by depression of a steel bar on the back of the grip frame. The 3 ½” single edged blade is signed by the maker ‘H. Boker & Co Solingen’ and has their Tree trade mark. The 4” curved hoof trimmer blade is marked ‘Boker No 500’ and is DRGM marked. It also has the tree trademark. The blades have just staining consistent with age. The blades and corkscrew tool which can be seen in the images fold neatly into its steel frame which has undamaged Stag antler scales secured by pins and German silver bolsters. One scale has an inlaid brass Tree trademark roundel. Closed the knife measures 4 ½” length. The length with larger blade open measures 8 ½” overall. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2437

£375.00