alude904
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First off, thanks for taking the time to read my reviews. Please check out my other reviews and keep an eye out for many more to come. Now, straight to the specs.
Blade length: 2 5/8"
Overall length: 6 1/4"
Blade Material: S35VN steel
Frame Material: Titanium
Handle Material: Green micarta
Weight: 4.7oz
Action: Frame lock
Pros: Blade, locking mechanism, dual thumb studs, lanyard hole, size
Cons:Mainly right handed, pivot screw, clip
So here we have Boker's manual folding knife called the Pipsqueak. This knife is a custom production knife in collaboration with Neil Blackwood. Blackwood's own custom variants are labeled the Pimpsqueak. This knife is part of the straight "Boker" class (as apposed to Boker Plus) which means it is made in Solingen, Germany. While this knife is a custom production and many might not want to ever use it (even me sometimes), it does make a great edc considering it's size and materials used.
Starting off with the blade, it boasts with a very strong and thick piece of S35VN steel. This thing is super sharp and holds that sharpness for a long time. I've cut everything from soft metals to wood to all kinds of plastics and this thing is still super sharp. I have yet to sharpen it. However, that is also where it's downfall is. When the time comes to when it needs sharpening, the unique curved blade as well as the type of steel will make it very difficult to sharpen. I am not looking forward to it. The blade is also very attractive as it sports a stone washed finish.
The frame of this knife is well designed with the locking mechanism being a very sturdy frame lock and the overall material being titanium. The frame also has the same stonewash finish as the blade and looks awesome. considering these materials, this knife is highly corrosive resistant. While blade does have a couple very tiny rust stains on it, it's nothing considering the fact that this knife has been in both fresh and salt water a few times each. The frame lock action locks up very tight with no blade play what so ever. Also, like most other frame locks, this lock is reinforced when you hold it because of your finger placement so that there is very little to no chance of it closing on you.
The knife has a green micarta handle on one side that makes it pleasing to the eye. While I am unsure of the quality and durability of micarta and the affects of natural elements on it, it seems to be holding up well considering the many conditions i've put this thing through as mentioned earlier. The back spacer is also made from the same micarta just like the handle. unlike most back spacers, This one is not flushed and is instead raised up to add to the unique shape of the knife.
While this knife has very few flaws about it, a big let down to any would be owners is the fact that this knife is mainly for right handed use. Everything from the non-reversible clip to the frame lock mechanism would just make left handed use a nightmare. While I prefer ambidextrous knifes for my own reasons, this knife is just fine being that I'm right handed. Another flaw about this knife is the pivot screw. This knife does not have ball bearings so the tighter you tighten the pivot screw, the harder the it is to open the blade. Some may find this useful as far as customizing the tension to their desired tightness but my personal opinion is that it's cheap and can come loose. With that being said, I did have to use loctite because the pivot screw kept coming loose after about 30 consistent opening and closings. While the loctite works fine and hasn't come loose on me ever since, I feel that a custom knife such as this should have been better thought out. The last flaw about this but isn't a huge deal is the clip. First off, I have to say the great things about the clip is that it is also made out of titanium, is very sturdy, and is the shape of the knife itself. Now the things I have a problem with is once again, it's not reversible. Also, the clip is actually so sturdy and is pointed at the end that it does not easily clip onto my pockets very well. The point on the end of the clip jabs into the edge of my jean pockets and tears them up so re-clipping this knife on my jeans usually isn't easy. This appears to be only with pants or shorts that have thick pocket edges such as blue jeans. On other pants it clips on easy.
Overall, this knife is awesome. The materials it's made of are top of the line, it's dimensions are easy to work with, and it's a great looking and unique knife. This knife is well worth the $200 to $300 price range. Now, for more pics!
Blade length: 2 5/8"
Overall length: 6 1/4"
Blade Material: S35VN steel
Frame Material: Titanium
Handle Material: Green micarta
Weight: 4.7oz
Action: Frame lock
Pros: Blade, locking mechanism, dual thumb studs, lanyard hole, size
Cons:Mainly right handed, pivot screw, clip
So here we have Boker's manual folding knife called the Pipsqueak. This knife is a custom production knife in collaboration with Neil Blackwood. Blackwood's own custom variants are labeled the Pimpsqueak. This knife is part of the straight "Boker" class (as apposed to Boker Plus) which means it is made in Solingen, Germany. While this knife is a custom production and many might not want to ever use it (even me sometimes), it does make a great edc considering it's size and materials used.
Starting off with the blade, it boasts with a very strong and thick piece of S35VN steel. This thing is super sharp and holds that sharpness for a long time. I've cut everything from soft metals to wood to all kinds of plastics and this thing is still super sharp. I have yet to sharpen it. However, that is also where it's downfall is. When the time comes to when it needs sharpening, the unique curved blade as well as the type of steel will make it very difficult to sharpen. I am not looking forward to it. The blade is also very attractive as it sports a stone washed finish.
The frame of this knife is well designed with the locking mechanism being a very sturdy frame lock and the overall material being titanium. The frame also has the same stonewash finish as the blade and looks awesome. considering these materials, this knife is highly corrosive resistant. While blade does have a couple very tiny rust stains on it, it's nothing considering the fact that this knife has been in both fresh and salt water a few times each. The frame lock action locks up very tight with no blade play what so ever. Also, like most other frame locks, this lock is reinforced when you hold it because of your finger placement so that there is very little to no chance of it closing on you.
The knife has a green micarta handle on one side that makes it pleasing to the eye. While I am unsure of the quality and durability of micarta and the affects of natural elements on it, it seems to be holding up well considering the many conditions i've put this thing through as mentioned earlier. The back spacer is also made from the same micarta just like the handle. unlike most back spacers, This one is not flushed and is instead raised up to add to the unique shape of the knife.
While this knife has very few flaws about it, a big let down to any would be owners is the fact that this knife is mainly for right handed use. Everything from the non-reversible clip to the frame lock mechanism would just make left handed use a nightmare. While I prefer ambidextrous knifes for my own reasons, this knife is just fine being that I'm right handed. Another flaw about this knife is the pivot screw. This knife does not have ball bearings so the tighter you tighten the pivot screw, the harder the it is to open the blade. Some may find this useful as far as customizing the tension to their desired tightness but my personal opinion is that it's cheap and can come loose. With that being said, I did have to use loctite because the pivot screw kept coming loose after about 30 consistent opening and closings. While the loctite works fine and hasn't come loose on me ever since, I feel that a custom knife such as this should have been better thought out. The last flaw about this but isn't a huge deal is the clip. First off, I have to say the great things about the clip is that it is also made out of titanium, is very sturdy, and is the shape of the knife itself. Now the things I have a problem with is once again, it's not reversible. Also, the clip is actually so sturdy and is pointed at the end that it does not easily clip onto my pockets very well. The point on the end of the clip jabs into the edge of my jean pockets and tears them up so re-clipping this knife on my jeans usually isn't easy. This appears to be only with pants or shorts that have thick pocket edges such as blue jeans. On other pants it clips on easy.
Overall, this knife is awesome. The materials it's made of are top of the line, it's dimensions are easy to work with, and it's a great looking and unique knife. This knife is well worth the $200 to $300 price range. Now, for more pics!
