Böker neck or pocket fixed blades

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I have been thinking about getting a small fixed blade for neck and pocket carry. Böker makes several of those. I want either a ready-made knife that has some nice wood or stag handles, or one that can be easily converted to a wood handle version. Böker Fitz or Rhino look promising. The steel on Fitz is 440C, Rhino has Sandvik 12C27. I like both designs, allthough the Fitz appear more conventional and maybe more usefull, but I am ready to change my opinion if proved wrong.

Is the Sandvik so much better steel that it would be better choise? And does anyone have an opinion about either knife?

The maximum desired lenght is 165 mm to fit in my jeans pocket.
 
Fitz.
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Rhino.
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The Rhino gets surpricingly good reviews, despite the unusual blade shape.
 
My Rhino gets a good amount of carry. My stag version came with 440c steel. Sharpens easily and holds a shaving-sharp edge with only some light stroping between sharpening sessions. The ergonomics are great as are the fit and finish. Well worth the price...
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I looked at a couple of those on Sunday in a store. Not in the market, but I was really temped to give one a try.
 
Anyone else? Do you have a personal view of these knives? Only thing that makes me like the Fitz more is that Rhino does not have a usefull point. Well, it has, sort of. Quess I am just prejudiced.
 
I have the Tom Krein Pocket Bowie by Boker which is great if you like small clip points.--KV
 
Quess I like the spear point more, but thanks for the tip. I will take a look at Pocket Bowie.
 
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