Boker M4 Sherman-Damast 110662DAM

The exceptional Böker M4 Sherman Damascus is a piece of living history and combines high-quality craftsmanship with historical materials. The American M4 Sherman was designed back in 1940 and is still considered one of the most famous tanks in history. It was produced between 1942 and 1945, entered service until 1957 and was used in all theaters of World War II - not only by the United States and Canada, but also by Great Britain, the Free French Forces, China and even the Soviet Union.

Originally designed to replace the M3 Grant/Lee medium tank, the Sherman tank's primary role was to support infantry, lead attacks, and reinforce defensive positions. The Sherman was built almost 50,000 times and is the most frequently used tank by the Allies in World War II. It was manufactured in countless application-specific variations and was used well into the Cold War.

Together with the Americans in Wartime Museum in Virginia, we have managed to preserve an important piece of lost history. The Böker Sherman Damascus is equipped with a unique Damascus blade forged from various materials from the production of M4 Sherman tanks previously restored by the museum. The unique 80-layer damask is hand-forged for us by Chad Nichols in the Customized Ladder pattern and is reminiscent of the tank marks left in the ground by the M4 Sherman's heavy tracks. The ball-bearing blade is opened with a thumb pin and locked by a sturdy steel frame lock; a Hinderer lock-stop acts as over-expansion protection for the lock.

The overall shape of the knife pays homage to the aesthetic lines of the tank, while the decorative blade axle screw is modeled after the signature main drive sprocket. The slightly contoured handle made of Jute Micarta sits comfortably in the hand and is reminiscent of the camouflage paint used by both the U.S. Both the Army and the Marine Corps used it. With lanyard eyelet and practical deep carry clip (tip-up/r). Handcrafted in the Böker knife factory in Solingen. Delivered with an elegant floating display, certificate of authenticity and individual serial number.

A portion of the proceeds from each knife sold goes to the Americans in Wartime Museum to support educational programs and the care and preservation of these proud examples of American history. The Americans in Wartime Museum is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution dedicated to honoring those who have served in all branches of the U.S. military and on the home front from World War I to the present. The museum serves to educate the public, particularly young people, by telling individual stories of personal experiences, realities of war and sacrifices made by Americans in the fight to preserve freedoms. The museum inspires visitors by allowing them to experience military vehicles, explore artifacts and participate in reenactments and special programs in a dynamic, interactive environment.

Please visit www.NMAW.org for more information and fundraising support.

Materials:
Blade: Damascus stainles steel (80 layers by Chad Nichols).
Handle: yute micarta.
Lock System: frame lock.
Pocket clip.
Lanyard hole.

Measurements:
Blade: 77 mm.
Overall: 175 mm.
Closed: mm.
Tickness: 3.6 mm.
Weight: 107 grs.

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