Boker/Carothers collaboration coming soon?

Able to finally sit and fondle her. I didnt bust out the original but as to be expected I think the boker is a c hair heavier and the edge isnt as refined but still sharp enough to kinda shave. That said, blindfolded I would have a tough time distinguishing if I had a few beers in me. The Leather sheath seems pretty legit. The presentation/packaging is extremely nice for the $. Oh and it has a satin finish, didnt expect that ❤️. Without using Im gonna say this is one of the best value blades Ive ever purchased. Would make a seriously awesome gift.

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Interesting! To me it seems like that the serial numbers are in receding the order! The more recent photos posted the closer the numbers are to 1000! My first one was 1181, then I got one yesterday which was repackaged as a gift but IIRC, the S/N was like 1146? 1126? I am scheduled to get another tomorrow for my own stash, but this is from BHQ and not BokerUSA. Will see then if this theory is consistent 🤷‍♂️
 
Interesting! To me it seems like that the serial numbers are in receding the order! The more recent photos posted the closer the numbers are to 1000! My first one was 1181, then I got one yesterday which was repackaged as a gift but IIRC, the S/N was like 1146? 1126? I am scheduled to get another tomorrow for my own stash, but this is from BHQ and not BokerUSA. Will see then if this theory is consistent 🤷‍♂️
My shipping date was 7/17
 
Since I had already used the coupon once which prohibits me from using the same again (unless I make a ghost account which I would have for a $500 knife, not this amount 🤣) I just went ahead and ordered a 3rd one, this time from BHQ. One is designated as a gift though :)

Are these the exact same dimensions (screw placement as well)?

Awesome tip about the coupon :)
 
Are these the exact same dimensions (screw placement as well)?

Awesome tip about the coupon :)

Josh, Nathan shared the CAD design with Boker so this version is pretty much a faithful iteration of the CPK UF2 pattern. The fasteners are T6 but otherwise all the positions are the same as the UF2. I hope that this helps 😊
 
Mine wax shipped yesterday from Böker Solingen, serial number #183......... probably will be here in Zwolle tomorrow. Will let you all know.
Serialnumbers: first 1.000 Europe, second 1.000 USA? Lets see what gives.

You could have saved 2 days by going and picking it up in person. Flat drive all the way .... half of it on the Autobahn. Less than 2h ? ☺️

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I just got mine today - I told myself I wasn't gonna pick one up, as I wanted to wait until I could get the real thing, but the photos on here told me differently. It's a solid package for the price, I like what they did with the box and leather sheath. If anyone ends up with number 1337, let me know, as I'd like to trade - I have 1224.
 
It is a stainless steel with properties very close to VG10. IIRC, there is a post by Nathan somewhere in this thread which I will try to look up later on if I get the time. this steel is nothing like 1095 but I have noticed that in some Google searches some 1095 steel KaBar / Becker knife shows up with same or similar letterings!
 
It is built to the same dimensions as the CPK UF2.

Total length 10.8"
Blade length 6.0"
Edge length 5.6"

 
It is built to the same dimensions as the CPK UF2.

Total length 10.8"
Blade length 6.0"
Edge length 5.6"

thanks much. appreciate the correct dimensions and info.
 
In other news, I finally ordered one from SMKW. Plan is to use it in the kitchen. Let's see how that goes ....

And shipped already. They still have stock, $179.99.

VENT ON - On a side note, I was very disappointed how bladehq has handled that knife release. Not only did my attempt at pre-ordering fail multiple times, but the credit card that I used only for this purpose was afterwards charged by somebody unknown with two flight tickets, and I’m glad Mastercard caught it. Will never use them again. VENT OFF
 
And shipped already. They still have stock, $179.99.

VENT ON - On a side note, I was very disappointed how bladehq has handled that knife release. Not only did my attempt at pre-ordering fail multiple times, but the credit card that I used only for this purpose was afterwards charged by somebody unknown with two flight tickets, and I’m glad Mastercard caught it. Will never use them again. VENT OFF
BHQ had a big network breach a few years back and never notified their customers. They also force you to save a CC on file. They haven’t received any business from me since my card data was stolen in the data breach. It doesn’t seem like they have learned anything.
 
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