Since starting the manufacturing of high quality knives in 1869, Boker earned a strong position in the world market.
Unfortunately, more and more counterfeits, mainly produced in Asia, are sold for unbelievably low prices on the internet. The materials used for these counterfeits are just as poor as the manufacturing itself.
Due to the low product quality, it is very dangerous to use these knives as product defects may lead to serious injuries. Usually, the manufacturer is unknown, so it's next to impossible to solicit any action.
How can you protect yourself against such fakes?
Looking at the examples on this page, you'll see that it's quite hard to distinguish between original and counterfeit at first sight. If possible, buy your knives only from reputable dealers. Take the knife into your own hands for inspection. Poor craftsmanship and low quality materials are usually revealed immediately. If in doubt, compare your knife to an authentic Boker knife at an authorized Boker retailer.
The Boker Advance Folding 4" Dagger Knife is discontinued, but is a quality CNC machined Boker product with a 6061T6 aluminum handle.
Compare the authentic and counterfeit product.
While visually similar to the authentic product, look closely and you will see that there are significant quality differences.
The authentic Boker has a serrated edge.
Compare the hinge bolt on the authentic and this counterfeit knife.
Authentic looking photos may lead you to believe you are buying an authentic product.
Look closely, you may be able to identify a fake from the photo.
This counterfeit Boker AFD is offered on a China website for just $14, a fraction of the authentic products price.
Counterfeit products are often listed on eBay as "authentic" or "100% genuine" and sold to unsuspecting buyers.
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