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Boker Plus Urban Trapper Linear Micarta Flipper

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:02:55 +0000

The Boker Plus Urban Trapper, designed by Brad Zinker, is equipped with a reliable linerlock in this somewhat more tangible version and is thus available with an additional locking mechanism. The elegant pocket knife is equipped with a dark stonewash blade made of VG-10, which is hollow-ground and can be opened by a flipper with ball bearings. The pleasantly textured handle scales are made of green canvas Micarta and always fit securely in the hand. The spacer and the stable titanium liners are anodised in a brass colour and thus match the colour of the deep carry clip (tip-up/r), which is also made of titanium. With high-quality nylon case for storage.

Specifications: Mechanism: Flipper / Linerlock / Manual; Blade Length: 3.27 in; Blade Thickness: 0.10 in; Overall Length: 7.28 in; Weight: 1.83 oz; Clip Position: Deep carry clip (tip-up/r); Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: VG-10; Handle: Micarta

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Boker Iguanodon – 440A / Linerlock

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:51:25 +0000

The Magnum Iguanodon is a handy pocket knife for everyday use with a dark stonewash blade made of 440A and olive green handle scales made of non-slip G10. The thumb stud, screws and liners on both sides are anodised in a copper colour to create a charming colourful accent. Thanks to the three-dimensional milling, the knife always lies securely in the hand, even in bad weather conditions. With linerlock, concealed lanyard hole and practical deep carry clip (tip-down/r).

Specifications: Mechanism: Manual Thumb Stud with Linerlock; Blade Length: 3.15 in; Blade Thickness: 0.13 in; Overall Length: 7.68 in; Weight: 3.88 oz; Clip Position: Practical deep carry clip (tip-down/r); Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: 440A; Handle: G10

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Boker Rainbow Mermaid – 440A / Linerlock

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:31:25 +0000

The legendary Magnum Rainbow Mermaid is an imaginative pocket knife dedicated to the mystical ocean creatures. The blade is made of 440A stainless steel and, like the ergonomically shaped handle, is finished in rainbow colours. A highly detailed mermaid decorates the back of the blade like a figurehead on the bow of a ship, keeping the knife always on course. The flipper is the fin of female beauty from the sea. The round cutouts in the blade are reminiscent of air bubbles rising from the depths of the ocean. With clip (tip-down).

Specifications: Mechanism: Manual Linerlock Flipper; Blade Length: 8.62 in; Blade Thickness: 0.13 in; Overall Length: 3.74 in; Weight: 6.35 oz; Clip Position: Clip (tip-down); Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: 440A; Handle: 440A finished in rainbow colours

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Boker Nebula Carbon Fibre – D2 / Linerlock

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:31:21 +0000

The smooth-running Boker Plus Nebula is a modern pocket knife for everyday use, equipped with pleasantly contoured handle scales made of wild carbon fibre. Blue anodised stainless steel liners and an orange ring around the black blade axle screw set a special colour accent. The satin-finished spearpoint blade in D2 is opened on ball bearings via thumb hole or flipper and reliably locked by a sturdy liner lock. An ergonomic finger recess and jimpings in the area of the thumb rest and on the black spacer made of G10 additionally increase work safety. With lanyard hole, clip (tip-up/r) and high-quality nylon case for storage.

Specifications: Mechanism: Manual Flipper, Thumb Hole with Linerlock; Blade Length: 3.62 in; Blade Thickness: 0.15 in; Overall Length: 8.27 in; Weight: 5.08 oz; Clip Position: (tip-up/r); Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: Everyday use

Materials: Blade Steel: D2; Handle: G10

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Boker Atlas Copper – 12C27 / Slipjoint

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:31:21 +0000

The no-frills Boker Plus Atlas Copper is a reliable slipjoint pocket knife, which in this exceptional vintage version is equipped with a handle made of copper, on which a unique patina forms over time. The minimalist construction is exceedingly robust and makes the handy knife the perfect companion in all situations. The satin-finished Droppoint blade made of 12C27 is opened by nail nick and easily handles all the cutting tasks of everyday life. With lanyard hole and clip (tip-up/r).

Specifications: Mechanism: Slipjoint Manual Nail Nick; Blade Length: 2.76 in; Blade Thickness: 0.09 in; Overall Length: 6.54 in; Weight: 1.90 oz; Clip Position: Tip-up/R; Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: 12C27; Handle: Copper

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Boker Tech Tool City 4 – 12C27 / Slipjoint

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:11:23 +0000

With the Boker Camp Knife, one of the forefathers of all modern multi-purpose pocket knives, Böker Plus's history began in the year 1869. After almost 150 years of successful market presence, the time came to convert this proven concept into a modern knife. The modernized construction, which is based on solid steel liners, is embedded in two contoured handle scales, made out of black G10. The Swedish Sandvik 12C27 steel, with a Rockwell hardness of 58-60 HRC, provides outstanding edge retention of the hollow ground blade. The high quality manufacturing, with a smooth blade action and optimized operability, are proof of the premium quality of Boker Plus Tech Tools. The hollow ground stainless steel blade is accompanied by these tools: Glass breaker, flat screwdriver with cap lifter and wire stripper, small serrated blade with flat screwdriver, cork screw, lanyard hole, scissors, stitching awl, pliers, wood saw, clip.

Specifications: Mechanism: Slipjoint Manual Nail Nick; Blade Length: 2.80 in; Blade Thickness: 0.09 in; Overall Length: 6.57 in; Weight: 6.31 oz; Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: Multi-purpose pocket knives

Materials: Blade Steel: Swedish Sandvik 12C27 steel, with a Rockwell hardness of 58-60 HRC; Handle: G10

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Boker Wasabi G10 – 440C / Slipjoint

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:51:18 +0000

The Japanese Knife Maker Kansei Matsuno is a true master of his trade and his designs certainly show a unique style. From the beginning, we loved the skillful combination of Japanese style elements and features of a modern gentleman's pocketknife.
The slender build and lightweight construction of the Boker Plus Wasabi complement the straightforward design and classic Japanese blade to make an elegant everyday knife. The blade with ball bearings opens with a front flipper and is kept open as a slipjoint with a detent ball. The blade is made of reliable 440C. Handle with stainless liners and scales of black G10. With milled clip and high-quality nylon case for storage.

Specifications: Mechanism: Manual Slipjoint Flipper; Blade Length: 2.83 in; Blade Thickness: 0.08 in; Overall Length: 6.93 in; Designer: Kansei Matsuno; Weight: 1.80 oz; Clip Position: Milled clip; Sheath Type: High-quality nylon case for storage; Best Use: EDC Modern gentleman's pocketknife

Materials: Blade Steel: 440C; Handle: G10

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Boker Kaizen Green Canvas Micarta – D2 / Linerlock

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:11:26 +0000

The popular Boker Plus Kaizen convinces in this version supplied with slightly contoured handle scales made of olive green canvas micarta, while the blade and the clip are coated black. The bronze-coloured lanyard hole and the ring around the blade axle screw set additional visual accents. The resulting colour contrast is reminiscent of the hardships of exploratory expeditions long ago. The Japanese term kaizen is made up of the syllables kai (change) and zen (for the better) and describes the continual striving for improvement. Perfection becomes a temporary phenomenon and is merely an intermediate goal in the constant process of change. As an elegant gentleman's knife, the Boker Plus Kaizen captures the spirit of the times and convinces with clever detailed solutions. Modesty as a sign of true greatness is perfectly embodied by the minimalist flipper, which visually almost merges with the slender knife and is nevertheless highly functional thanks to the jimpings. The ball-bearing D2 blade works its way through everyday cutting tasks with stoic calm and always finds its way back to its centre with the help of the reliable linerlock. The decorative blade axle screw is the visual starting point of the Gentleman's Folder as a symbol of change in form and function and leads into the straight lanyard hole at the end of the handle. The textured micarta handle lies comfortably in the hand and is supplied with a practical clip (tip-up) and a high-quality nylon pouch for storage.

Specifications: Mechanism: Flipper; Blade Length: 3.11 in; Blade Thickness: 0.08 in; Overall Length: 7.09 in; Weight: 1.55 oz; Clip Position: Practical clip tip-up; Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: An elegant gentleman's EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: D2; Handle: Micarta

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Boker Zenshin 42 Brass – 440C / Slipjoint

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:31:19 +0000

The elegant Boker Plus Zenshin is reminiscent of the world-famous Higonokami pocket knives, which have been manufactured in the Japanese town of Miki since 1896. Unlike its historical models, however, the handle body of the gentleman's knife is not made of a single piece of folded metal, but of flat brass handle scales with a robust stonewash finish. The flat construction dispenses with additional liners and lies comfortably in the hand. The 440C slipjoint blade is supplied with an elaborate two-tone finish and a flat grind. It opens two-handed and does not lock. With lanyard hole.

Specifications: Blade Length: 2.95 in; Blade Thickness: 0.09 in; Overall Length: 6.69 in; Weight: 2.50 oz; Clip Position: NA; Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: EDC

Materials: Blade Steel: 440C; Handle: Brass

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Boker Eagle D2 2.0 – D2 / OTF

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:31:18 +0000

The Boker Plus Eagle OTF, designed by Raimund Lhotak, fits perfectly in the hand thanks to its titanium-coated handle and ergonomic design. The reliable mechanism opens and closes the blade by spring force via the release slide, which guarantees quick operation. The breathtaking dynamic grinding lines and the two-tone finish also make this knife an exquisite collector's item. With recurve blade made of D2.

Specifications: Mechanism: OTF Automatic; Blade Length: 3.35 in; Blade Thickness: 0.12 in; Overall Length: 8.27 in; Weight: 3.46 oz; Designer: Raimund Lhotak; Clip Position: NA; Sheath Type: NA; Best Use: Pocket Knives

Materials: Blade Steel: D2; Handle: Aluminum

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