Boker began as a hardware manufacturer in Solingen, Germany in the 1600’s.  A large chestnut tree grew over the top of the factory and idea for the Tree Brand logo and symbol was born.  In terms of cutlery, Robert and Hermann Boker began making sabers in 1829 and soon were making over 2000 a week.  Pocket knives, razors and scissors were produced in large numbers after the founding of Heinrich Boker & Co. in 1869.

Early H. Boker pocket knives
Early H. Boker pocket knives.

Soon after, the tree logo was selected as a simple and unique way for customers to recognize the brand. In the 1860’s Boker expanded into Mexico and United States (NY).  By 1900, H. Boker & Co NY was making pocket knives as well when it merged with Valley Forge Cutlery in Newark, NJ.  Even though the Boker factory in Solingen was completely destroyed during WWII, the factory was rebuilt and eventually resumed making high quality pocket knives once again.

H. Boker pocket knives
Some later H. Boker knives…1950s and beyond.

Here are a list of tang stamps to help date vintage Boker knives.  Check out Carl Schlieper Eye Brand knives and Puma knives as well.  I appreciate any traffic from these links as I earn a commission at no extra cost to you. THANK YOU!!!  – Jesse, oldpocketknives.com

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VINTAGE BOKER TREE BRAND SOLINGEN GERMANY CRACKED ICE STOCKMAN KNIFE NICE (23994
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$124.00 $155.00
VINTAGE BOKER TREE BRAND SOLINGEN GERMANY CRACKED ICE STOCKMAN KNIFE NICE (23994
VINTAGE BOKER SOLINGEN GERMANY INOX 2 BLADE POCKET KNIFE NOS UNUSED
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$99.95
VINTAGE BOKER SOLINGEN GERMANY INOX 2 BLADE POCKET KNIFE NOS UNUSED
Vintage Boker USA Tree Brand 9815 Pocket Knife Etched Blade
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$62.00
Vintage Boker USA Tree Brand 9815 Pocket Knife Etched Blade
OLD ANTIQUE VINTAGE H BOKER & CO STAG MULTI BLADE KNIFE WITH CORKSCREW
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$33.00
OLD ANTIQUE VINTAGE H BOKER & CO STAG MULTI BLADE KNIFE WITH CORKSCREW
VINTAGE TREE BRAND GERMAN BOKER POCKET KNIFE
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$65.00
VINTAGE TREE BRAND GERMAN BOKER POCKET KNIFE
Vintage H Boker & Co's Pockert Knife
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$68.00
Vintage H Boker & Co's Pockert Knife
Vintage Boker USA Tree Brand 3 Blade Pocket Knife
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$25.00
Vintage Boker USA Tree Brand 3 Blade Pocket Knife
3F-Vintage 3 1/4" 3 blade pocket knife- -HENRI BOKER
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$12.99
3F-Vintage 3 1/4" 3 blade pocket knife- -HENRI BOKER
Vintage Boker USA 3 Blade Pocket Knife
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$15.50
Vintage Boker USA 3 Blade Pocket Knife
vintage Boker 260 Tree Brand Solingen Germany folding knife lot F
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$23.50
vintage Boker 260 Tree Brand Solingen Germany folding knife lot F
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VINTAGE BOKER TREE BRAND SOLINGEN GERMANY SMOOTH BONE STOCKMAN KNIFE NICE (23985
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$124.00 $155.00
VINTAGE BOKER TREE BRAND SOLINGEN GERMANY SMOOTH BONE STOCKMAN KNIFE NICE (23985
Vintage BOKER USA 9229 Tree Brand Electrician’s Knife pocket knife
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$29.99
Vintage BOKER USA 9229 Tree Brand Electrician’s Knife pocket knife