How to Sharpen a Boker Knife

The Boker knife brand is connected to a 17th century German tool-making company. In 1829, the Boeker family began making sabers. The business expanded, and by the late 1800's, the founders of the company emigrated to the United States. Today, Boker sports knives are considered to be high quality tools by both collectors and sportsmen. A recommended sharpening tool is the Boker Vulkanus sharpener, which includes spring loaded rods which are designed to adjust to the edge of the blade. The rods, which are positioned in an X shape, include carbide flats to sharpen the knife blade.

Things You'll Need

• Boker Vulkanus sharpener Boker knife

Instructions

Sharpening Non-Serrated Knives

1. Position the knife blade between the sharpening rods.

2. Tilt the blade point downwards.

3. Apply light downward pressure and pull the blade through the rods, from the handle to the point. Do not turn or twist the blade.

Sharpening Knives with Serrations

1. Position the knife blade between the sharpening rods.

2. Apply lateral pressure in the serrated edge's direction.

3. Pull the blade horizontally (without tilting the blade) through from the handle to point.

Resources

• Boker history
• Sharpening tools