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I've not had a Boker in a long, long time.

I did find this one that looks decent. Taiwan made though?

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-Plus-Strike-Spearpoint--67882

AUS-8 is junk steel IMO.

For a inexpensive knife with good materials, these are great EDC beater knives.

https://lapolicegear.com/lapg-kn-tbfk-01-folding-s35vn.html

I carry a Buck knife currently and have carried a lot of others as well. I like the CRKT and Spyderco's, For my normal daily use though, the Buck suits me just fine.

You trippin.

I've been to the Spyderco factory a few times. They have a retail showroom with all their products in it. I like their higher end stuff, but their low end is, well very low end. As others have said, choose their American made products, which tends to represent their higher quality products. The other thing to look for are metal liners, a LOT of their folders are just "plastic" slabs that hold the blade in place - no metal in the handle. Some even rivet the blade through the handle, not even a nut/bolt. The only exception to these two requirements would be their H1 line, or ocean rated knives. The steel is literally rust proof - I've SCUBA'd with them and left them untouched for a week in a BCD. No rust, none. They have the all plastic handles (which I despise), but the steel works well.

I have some Spyderco's, SOG's, Cold Steel, Buck, Gerber, and Boker. Maybe another one or two my reno contractors didn't steal.

Kershaw Blackout is my favorite edc knife hands down.

A good friend builds knives in the corner of my shop. Nuff said😝

Usually i carry a rat 2 everyday. Great beater knife that sharpens easily

The buck 110 slim models are nice. Cheaper ones have a plastic handle and 440c. Thinner than normal 110 The upscale version is micarta and s30v. Thumb studs for easy opening.

I had a Boker that was an auto and really loved it till I lost it this hunting season. I have a hard time finding it on amazon or ebay and knowing for sure its the right model. I believe it was one of their "kalashnikov" models. I paid like $60 for it. I will buy another as soon as I can find one.
Was gonna just buy a benchmade auto till I heard the news. I have a benchmade thats smaller and not auto that I like fine. But I feel like the Boker is as good as my benchmade and cost half the price.

Here ya go, Amigo.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Boker-Kalashnikov--3839

They have several variations and colors.

I usually look Buck first, they seem to have a wide selection, and at no time have I ever felt I didn’t get my dollars worth.

The rich kids, when I grew up carried Puma knives...

I'm kind of with you on hat, RBB - I've carried a pocket knife since I was 6.
The last 40 years, or so it's usually been a mini-trapper. Anymore I prefer Moore Maker, but we don't have a dealer in town, anymore.
I've had good luck with a Kershaw I carry in the truck - keeps an edge better than anything I've had cutting plastic twine off bales.

rockinbbar;

That Boker is one good looking knife!

Been packing Benchmade knifes for years, but will give one of these Bokers a tray next time I buy.

Virgil B.

Appreciate the link. Just ordered one.

Tag

I Know nothing about this style of knife but I have a soft spot for Buck knives so my vote goes to the Buck.

Where are you finding new Bucks with 440C steel