I know at least one member wanted a review of the Boker Plus Anti-MC ceramic titanium frame-lock knife, and I got mine today. So here's an early review. Take it with a grain of salt.
I bought the knife for about $60+shipping, really because I just wanted a ceramic knife to collect and this was the first one I saw that's relatively affordable, made of quality materials (though I couldn't say what the washers are made from since they're white,) and has a proven design/locking mechanism.
Specs
- 3 1/4 inch blade
- 4 1/2 inch closed
- 2.5 oz
Design
Effective but cookie-cutter. No style beyond the circular pentagonal half of the pivot screw and the fact the blade is black. No jimping up top though I can grip the knife very tightly so it's basically unnecessary; people with large hands might have a harder time. Pocket clip is totally off-the-shelf though the knife does ride very low in the pocket if that's your sort of thing. The position of the clip cannot be altered; it's either on or off.
The knife is thin (major plus in my book) and light enough to feel comfortable yet also feels a bit insubstantial even given the strength of titanium.
The only things that sets this knife apart aesthetically, from any other knife, are the black blade and circular pentagonal-dotted end of the pivot screw. To my line of thinking, this makes it perfect for embellishment like engraving or possibly laser-marking since despite its sleekness it's also boring and uninspired.
(Cool out how it reflected the sunlight, huh?)
Functionality
Difficult to say. This is obviously not a camping knife, it's more of a domestic knife. The ceramic blade is as sharp as the Devil himself (pretty sharp) and should stay that way a long time without abuse. The non-reactive nature of ceramic and also titanium makes it great for cutting up fruit and some food (cut, rinse, dry), but it's too small to be considered a kitchen knife. If I knew how easily it chips and what I should or should not cut with it I'd be able to make a better comment.
But I will say: the knife works. Simple, efficient design seeking to fulfill a purpose.
Quality
The MSRP is $80 and that seems about right. You can flick it open in an instant and mine locks up really well. The way it sort of "clicks" shut is also satisfying. The titanium is smooth and more scratch-proof than anodized titanium. I still have major questions about the strength and durability of this type of ceramic of course, and the pocket clip is of low quality, but otherwise I'm a happy guy.
Value
Don't pay more than $65 maximum for this knife.
Overall, I'd give the Boker Plus Anti-MC a 10 on a scale of 0-13. This was never bought as an EDC knife but I look forward to cutting things with it.
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Review downgraded a half-point to 9.5/13. Main reason? A teensy bit (less than a millimeter) of lateral and vertical blade play. Why does that matter? With a "precision" instrument like this, you don't want the blade moving at all. Adjustment of the pivot screw did not really help. It seems to happen because the lock doesn't fully engage, and I mean 100% across. When holding the knife firmly in the "standard" position (4 fingers on the handle/thumb on top,) the lock engages well enough, but I often don't hold the knife that way. Minor annoyance.
I'm not really counting this against the Anti-MC, but some knives you can "play" with (get a feel for, stress them, test them, etc..) This is not really one of those knives. It's so sharp and the blade is so delicate* that you need to have a basic plan before you use the knife. ("What am I cutting? What am I cutting on?") I still see its primary utility as a portable fruit and (some) food knife, and it works great in that regard. The black blade is still sexy, though it is a fingerprint magnet.
*I wish I knew more about its strength but I can't test that without risking a chip or a break.
I feel this knife is a step in the right direction. If they could alter or reinforce the ceramic somehow to make it stronger but still retain that laser-sharp edge, more people would be buying these things. Time will tell how ceramic folders fare in the knife world...
---*edit*---
Got my first micro-chip (less than 1mm) cutting through the hardest part of a fried plantain. Guess we can cross fried plantains off the list of things which should be cut with this knife. No deduction in rating, it was very hard food.
I bought the knife for about $60+shipping, really because I just wanted a ceramic knife to collect and this was the first one I saw that's relatively affordable, made of quality materials (though I couldn't say what the washers are made from since they're white,) and has a proven design/locking mechanism.
Specs
- 3 1/4 inch blade
- 4 1/2 inch closed
- 2.5 oz
Design
Effective but cookie-cutter. No style beyond the circular pentagonal half of the pivot screw and the fact the blade is black. No jimping up top though I can grip the knife very tightly so it's basically unnecessary; people with large hands might have a harder time. Pocket clip is totally off-the-shelf though the knife does ride very low in the pocket if that's your sort of thing. The position of the clip cannot be altered; it's either on or off.
The knife is thin (major plus in my book) and light enough to feel comfortable yet also feels a bit insubstantial even given the strength of titanium.
The only things that sets this knife apart aesthetically, from any other knife, are the black blade and circular pentagonal-dotted end of the pivot screw. To my line of thinking, this makes it perfect for embellishment like engraving or possibly laser-marking since despite its sleekness it's also boring and uninspired.
(Cool out how it reflected the sunlight, huh?)
Functionality
Difficult to say. This is obviously not a camping knife, it's more of a domestic knife. The ceramic blade is as sharp as the Devil himself (pretty sharp) and should stay that way a long time without abuse. The non-reactive nature of ceramic and also titanium makes it great for cutting up fruit and some food (cut, rinse, dry), but it's too small to be considered a kitchen knife. If I knew how easily it chips and what I should or should not cut with it I'd be able to make a better comment.
But I will say: the knife works. Simple, efficient design seeking to fulfill a purpose.
Quality
The MSRP is $80 and that seems about right. You can flick it open in an instant and mine locks up really well. The way it sort of "clicks" shut is also satisfying. The titanium is smooth and more scratch-proof than anodized titanium. I still have major questions about the strength and durability of this type of ceramic of course, and the pocket clip is of low quality, but otherwise I'm a happy guy.
Value
Don't pay more than $65 maximum for this knife.
Overall, I'd give the Boker Plus Anti-MC a 10 on a scale of 0-13. This was never bought as an EDC knife but I look forward to cutting things with it.
---------------------------------------------- *edit* ----------------------------------------------
Review downgraded a half-point to 9.5/13. Main reason? A teensy bit (less than a millimeter) of lateral and vertical blade play. Why does that matter? With a "precision" instrument like this, you don't want the blade moving at all. Adjustment of the pivot screw did not really help. It seems to happen because the lock doesn't fully engage, and I mean 100% across. When holding the knife firmly in the "standard" position (4 fingers on the handle/thumb on top,) the lock engages well enough, but I often don't hold the knife that way. Minor annoyance.
I'm not really counting this against the Anti-MC, but some knives you can "play" with (get a feel for, stress them, test them, etc..) This is not really one of those knives. It's so sharp and the blade is so delicate* that you need to have a basic plan before you use the knife. ("What am I cutting? What am I cutting on?") I still see its primary utility as a portable fruit and (some) food knife, and it works great in that regard. The black blade is still sexy, though it is a fingerprint magnet.
*I wish I knew more about its strength but I can't test that without risking a chip or a break.
I feel this knife is a step in the right direction. If they could alter or reinforce the ceramic somehow to make it stronger but still retain that laser-sharp edge, more people would be buying these things. Time will tell how ceramic folders fare in the knife world...
---*edit*---
Got my first micro-chip (less than 1mm) cutting through the hardest part of a fried plantain. Guess we can cross fried plantains off the list of things which should be cut with this knife. No deduction in rating, it was very hard food.
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