Solingen, Germany—known appropriately enough as The City of Blades—has served as the home of Böker since 1869. Even as far back as the 17th century, this family-owned company was known around Europe as a toolmaker. Today, Böker is Europe’s largest manufacturer of sport knives, tactical knives, and collector knives, and the chestnut tree that once stood in front of the first Böker factory now serves as the iconic emblem of one of the most trusted names in knives.