With the classically elegant Boker MG-42 Damascus Dagger, the crown of historical Boker Damascus steel projects is given another jewel. The MG-42 is one of the internationally renowned milestones in weapon technology, thanks above all to its revolutionary production technology at the time with the consistent use of stamped sheet metal parts, reliability and ease of operation. exceptional use, and a hitherto unknown cadence. .

Raw materials and production time had increasingly become critical and decisive factors during the war. Therefore, the Army Ordnance Office was looking for a successor to the MG-34, which was already convincing in its function, but took too much time and material due to its complex production. The new MG was also to serve as a standardized weapon for light, anti-aircraft, airborne and aperture purposes. Since the main task was not to improve the product but to optimize the manufacturing process, a confirmed specialist in mass production rather than an armament expert was put in charge of the new design. The choice fell on Werner Gruner, mechanical engineer at the metal and lacquer factory Johannes Großfuß. Gruner was presumably aided in development by experienced weapons designers. The consistent use of sheet metal stampings instead of milled parts and the omission of precision in non-functional details resulted in a weapon that was even more reliable than its predecessor, while significantly reducing production time and cost. Nearly trouble-free operation and accuracy of fire in all weather conditions, changing barrels hot in seconds, and a rate of 1,500 rounds per minute (25 rounds/second) established the reputation of the MG-42. A brake in the form of an additional mass in the breech cavity made it possible to reduce the immense rate of 700 rounds per minute and therefore the consumption of ammunition. A roller shutter controlled by a cam allowed these impressive technical characteristics. In slightly modified form, the MG-42 is still the standard MG of the German Armed Forces today as the MG 3. Rare World War II originals sell for between $40,000 and $60,000 at Rock Island Auctions.

The MG-42 steel is forged by our long-time and experienced partner Chad Nicols into the heart of the dagger, the double-edged blade with an inconspicuous hollow groove on both sides. The chosen Damascus pattern, Low Layer Raindrop (40 layers) is perfectly accentuated by the symmetrical profile of the blade.

The dagger toggle and pommel are made of solid stainless steel. In the pommel, the cooling fins and the gas outlets of the recoil amplifier (actually a combined component with the functions of a recoil amplifier, a flash suppressor and a barrel guide sleeve ) have been incorporated as a design element. Nevertheless, the shape followed works here too, as the grooves increase the grip of the dagger in the reverse grip. The toggle and pommel hold the barrel-shaped hornbeam scroll seamlessly, which is automatically centered in the hand by its shape. The dagger is equipped with a high-quality sheath made of dark brown leather with a belt loop and a place reinforcement. Supplied with an elegantly framed case for a seemingly floating presentation, certificate of authenticity and individual serial number.