Böker MG-42 dagger oak

Böker MG-42 dagger oak.

Knife inspired by the German MG 42 machine gun.

Raw materials and production time had increasingly become critical and decisive factors as the Second World War progressed. The Army Weapons Office was therefore looking for a successor to the MG-34, which was already impressive in its function, but required too much time and material due to its complex production.

Almost trouble-free function and firing accuracy in all weather conditions, the ability to change hot barrels within seconds and a rate of 1,500 rounds per minute (25 rounds/second) established the reputation of the newly developed and optimized MG-42. In a slightly modified form, the MG-42 is still the standard MG of the German Bundeswehr today as the MG 3.

Rare originals from World War II fetch between $40,000 and $60,000 at Rock Island Auctions.

The blade, sharpened on both sides, is made of N690, while the toggle and pommel of the dagger are made of solid stainless steel. The cooling fins and gas outlets of the recoil amplifier (actually a combined component with the functions of recoil amplifier, flash hider and barrel guide sleeve) were incorporated into the pommel as a design element.

Nevertheless, here too the form followed function, because the grooves increase the grip of the dagger in the lapel handle. The toggle and knob seamlessly hold the barrel-shaped roller made of oak, which automatically centers itself in the hand due to its shape. The dagger is equipped with a high-quality sheath made of dark brown leather with a belt loop and reinforcement. Handcrafted in the Böker Manufactory Solingen, Germany.

Total length: 9.85" / 25.0 cm
Blade length: 5.24" / 13.3 cm
Weight: 6.6 oz / 188g
Blade thickness: 0.2" / 5.0mm
Blade material: N690
Handle material: oak wood
Closure: Fixed