Boker Applegate-Fairbairn Combat Ii Fixed Blade Knife

The various versions of the Boker Applegate-Fairbairn have been convincing special forces all over the world for years and have emerged as an icon among tactical knives. The knife goes back to the classic Fairbairn-Sykes dagger from World War II and was designed by Col. Rex Applegate. The elite soldier coordinated secret operations throughout Europe during the war and even became President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal guard. He trained Allied Special Forces in close combat and founded the “School for Spies and Assassins” in today’s Camp David. Later he continued to work as a consultant and trainer, wrote numerous books about close quarter combat and began to develop and improve the perfect combat knife.

Fiberglass-reinforced Delrin handle with integrated stainless steel weights, brass cross-guard and 440C blade steel. The blade has on the one side a typical double conical dagger grind and on the other side a hollow grind. Delivery includes a Kydex sheath and a large Tek-Lok.

Overall Length: 272 mm
Blade Length: 150 mm
Blade Thickness: 4.70 mm
Style: Hidden Tang, Lanyard Hole
Steel: 440C
Hardness: 
Handle Material: GFK
Weight: 245 Grams
Made in: Germany
Sheath: Kydex with Fittings
Product Code: BO120543AF

The history of Boker can be traced back to the 17^th century. In the 1800’s the German tool maker was producing swords and other blades for use in the various wars that were going on in Europe at the time. In the1860’s the company had split with part of the family emigrating and setting up factories in America. The German and American factories produced similar products.  Both used the “Tree Brand” logo. The “Tree Brand” logo represents the giant chestnut tree that was at the front of the original Boker factory in Remscheid, Germany in the 17^th century.