Böker Barlow Prime burl birch

• the Barlow reinterpreted
• shorter bolster
• Made in Solingen
• Burl birch

A new classic

Böker have dug into their own history and unearthed a true classic, which had been somewhat forgotten and lay dormant in an old metal box at the Solingen factory.

The new Barlow Prime is a tribute to the Barlow knives, which were imported to the USA from Europe as early as the 18th century. Thus, at the turn of the century, the first Barlows also appeared in Böker’s program.

The Barlow Prime is clearly based on one of the knives of that time and is – just like in the past – completely manufactured in Solingen. Typical for this type of knife are the two bolsters made of solid stainless steel, which are a little shorter on this Barlow variant than on the American representatives of its kind. On the one hand, this has the advantage that the grain of the wood is better accentuated and on the other hand, the weight is reduced a little. For the handle material, Böker have opted for either a dark hornbeam or a Scandinavian burl birch, both of which give off a great look. So that the wood is less sensitive to moisture, the material was stabilized in a special process. The small shield with the Böker logo is also embedded in the handle.

The blade is made of Böhler N690 steel, which is typical for Böker. Thanks to its very good rust resistance, this steel is also ideally suited for cutting food. At the same time, the edge takes a high sharpness. Towards the tip, the blade was given a ricasso on the back of the blade, which makes for a racy but equally classic look. To prevent the blade from accidentally folding, the slipjoint spring engages another time at 90 degrees.

All in all, Böker have brought a great version of a true gentleman’s knife classic back to life here. The Barlow Prime is a pocket knife that is just as versatile as it is elegant. Whether in the pocket of a pair of rough jeans or the watchpocket of a suit vest – with this knife you get a companion that cuts a great figure for any occasion.