H.boker & Co old knife ID please

It's a dirk knife. They were basically like the boot knives of the late 1800's - very early 1900's, a small dagger for self defense. That Boker stamp is usually given as used from 1869 - WWII. Given that it doesn't have mention of Solingen or German added to it, that usually means it is before 1891 or made for the non- US market. The US tariff on foreign cutlery meant it had to be stamped with country of origin from 1891 -.

The handle looks to be ebony, oil it with a good furniture oil, and oil the blade with a good oil, like mineral oil. Nice knife.
 
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You might also want to contact Boker directly, as they might be able to provide even more details.
 
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