New Boker (the wishing well might be working...)

[zippofan]

Great looking knife Frank

Mine shipped yesterday afternoon, so back to waiting (again!)

[smiling-knife]

Thanks for your review of the Winzermesser (picnic knife) Sitflyer. I ordered the oak version. Apparently, the scales are made from old wine barrels. Will post next week once it arrives. Cheers!

[Bob W]

I have mixed feelings about the olive wood (outstanding grains but deeper colored scales would look more classy), but that 2-blade jack is calling my name. I'll be watching for those to arrive.

[TLARbb]

This has caused me to part with some of my money. The jack knife looks fabulous in the artwork; hope it lives up to expectations when I get it. Unfortunately, the outfit I purchased it from is kind of slow with getting it here. Probably be a week from today before it shows. This knife is very close to what I was hoping for in the 2012 Bladeforums knife. I think I will like it a lot.

Ed J

[knarfeng]

Great looking knife Frank

Mine shipped yesterday afternoon, so back to waiting (again!)

ummm....hmmm.. they had two. Now they have none. The other one is due to arrive in San Diego Monday.

[richstag]

I don't know how I missed this one. Great looking knives!

[supratentorial]

I hope they're sold out. I don't know how long I can resist and I think I've already spent my allowance.

[zippofan]

ummm....hmmm.. they had two. Now they have none. The other one is due to arrive in San Diego Monday.

Nice, glad you snagged one! I can't believe I spotted it when I did...

[quattromori]

I hope all of you guys find one. I assume 250 knives for the US market is quite a small number compared to 250 for Europe...sometimes luck is on our side

Fausto

[knarfeng]

Fausto, I cannot thank you enough for pointing out this offering. I am quite taken with the Copperhead. Thin, yet robust. I know that European cutlers tend to use alloys with somewhat lower carbon content than is common in the US. Makes the 440C that much more special.

[quattromori]

Frank,
no need to thank me, at all. I've received more knowledge and help and support and feedback from this family than I will ever be able to give back...so it's good to contribute from time to time.
Now you mentioned your Copperhead...what's the closed length?

Fausto

[knarfeng]

4.75 inches or 9.525 cm.

For me this is about the perfect closed length as it provides for a nice grip.
Meant to get better pics today. Got busy and forgot.

[quattromori]

Thanks Frank (I assume you meant 3,75").
The only bad thing about Boker's website is that they do not specify the closed length of their knives (which is a pretty important factor for us traditionalists). I will have to find out the length of the other knives in the series though (for example, I think the "picnic knife" is a bit shorter...).
Oh, and by the way...it's always a pleasure to make money fly away from your wallets but at least it's for a good cause...

Fausto

[MT Damascus]

I am still waiting, must be Fed Ex ground.

[zippofan]

Mine is supposed to be in today's mail...we shall see. I haven't checked tracking status since this morning, I think I'll check that out now.

[sitflyer]

I will have to find out the length of the other knives in the series though (for example, I think the "picnic knife" is a bit shorter...).


Fausto

Picnic knife is 3-5/8 " closed

[zippofan]

Oh my gosh...this is an awesome knife! Large stockman size (~3 7/8" or a little bigger), fit and finish is superb, no blade play, perfectly centered blades, and the olive wood is very nice. And did I mention sharp?

Time to get out that camera...

[MT Damascus]

#256, mark side is a little darker than the pile side. very similar to Sitflyers, as the # are close. weak snap open on the blade. Like most wood Boker uses, I find they need a little mineral oil right out the box. Overall, I like it and it will make a nice carry piece.


Kris

[knarfeng]

Oh my gosh...this is an awesome knife! Large stockman size (~3 7/8" or a little bigger), fit and finish is superb, no blade play, perfectly centered blades, and the olive wood is very nice. And did I mention sharp?

Time to get out that camera...

Yeah. What he said. Pretty much word for word.

Built like a Sherman...er, I mean King Tiger... tank.

Not as thin as I had expected. It is as wide as a regular 3-blade stockman. Two spring design. Kind of a stockman-jack. I like one blade per spring. I like the blades to not angle out of the handle.

But, man is it built! Just a tremendously solid feel to it. Sharp blades. No play. Springs flush with blades open or closed. Very nice scales. Excellent fit and finish. She's a keeper for sure.

[black mamba]

Zippofan or knarfeng . . . PICS, PICS, PICS!!