Boker Blackwood Pipsqeak....thoughts?

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I just seen this in the recent issue of Blade.Looks like a great lightweight,Summertime carry knife.

Premium materials-S35VN/Ti framelock/Micarta are a big plus.

A bit pricey though at a just under $200 street price.If it was around the $140 range,I'd be all over it.I just have a hard time justifying that much money on such a small knife,which was the main reason I didn't pickup a Benchmade MPR.



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Pocket Knife by Boker. Within our custom collaborations, we are proud to present the first Boker folding knife by Neil Blackwood. The Pipsqueak successfully resists being classified into a particular category. Depending on the point of view, it is either the "smallest big knife" or the "biggest small knife" that we know of. The width of the blade and the handle, as well as the thickness of the material, are characteristic of a tactical folder, whereas the overall length and the proportions of the knife fit into the category of small and compact knives. The solid titanium frame is capped with a green canvas Micarta scale, and the back side forms an extremely sturdy framelock mechanism. The spacer in the handle is also made of Micarta, and protrudes like a dorsal fin at the tip of the handle. The beautiful line of the blade is emphasized by the striking two-tone finish. For this masterpiece, we chose the high performance steel S35VN. As an extra feature, the clip reflects the overall outline of this impressive piece. The ultimate knife, based on the design of a legendary knifemaker, which will inspire both the collector and the user. Blade length: 2 5/8". Overall length: 6 1/4". Weight: 4.7 oz. Made in Solingen, Germany.
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I'm still on the fence on this one.What do you guys think about it?
 
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I am getting one, have no qualms about the price, but it better be well built or it goes back. It looks like a great little edc with all the right materials and design.
 
I will be all over this. I love the materials, the look and the size. I do agree that it better be top notch build quality. I am hoping to get this for much less than the anticipated $200 street price though.
 
I bought a BM 755 MPR - it's a beast - and 'enough' for me. Great EDC knife - shares duty now with my newer Titan Worker. Nothing has replaced that MPR since I bought it, over a year ago. The new Boker looks like a liner-lock - the MPR is a stout frame lock - with a 3+" x .164" M390 blade - and weighs 5.5 oz. Here my MPR is with my Boker Haddock for comparison:

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Stainz
 
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The devil is in the details. No mention of bearings or bushing material. No flipper. Recurve grind. Sheath? Pouch?

I'm thinking around $50, maybe $75 online, $95 MSRP. I'm not spending $200 on a tiny knife with a hidden ti frame and a recurved blade riding on a Teflon bushing or 2.

I hope they bring more to the table...

Dave
 
GP Knives will have them for $180. I can see where the money is going. This isn't your run of the mill production folder. Titanium framelock, milled Ti clip, Ti subframe, S35VN steel, etc. And even though it is a short knife, there is a lot of material used to make it. The entire knife does weigh 4.6 oz. That's pretty hefty for a knife so short. So the street price is about $20 more than the BM MPR. Sounds about right to me.
 
Hard to say. Came across this while doing some online searching and then found this thread. I have a Curtiss Nano V2 and it is made in Indiana and built like a tank. I have to see some reviews after its release.
 
Well, it is in the Spring/Summer 2011 catalog - clearly a framelock. The blade is a bit shorter than my MPR - no thickness is given, but it is S35VN - that's great. I'd love to see one. I was considering a replacement/backup for my MPR.

Stainz
 
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