Boker urban trapper help

[joshf128]

The original all Ti version is a framelock, these new ones are liner locks!

What I am trying to say is that what was previously the frame on the original version is now essentially a liner since they added the handle materials to the outside. The liners are still titanium and the full liner engages when opened. I would say that the lock is just as strong on the new ones as on the original model.

 

[Rdnesh69]

What I am trying to say is that what was previously the frame on the original version is now essentially a liner since they added the handle materials to the outside. The liners are still titanium and the full liner engages when opened. I would say that the lock is just as strong on the new ones as on the original model.

That could go both ways, some would still consider it a frame lock since the scales are merely aesthetic. I would compare it to something like a crk mnandi.

 

[bld522]

. . . some would still consider it a frame lock since the scales are merely aesthetic.

Some who don't know what they're talking about might say that. If the scale isn't a part of the locking mechanism and doesn't move when the blade is deployed, it's not a framelock even if it starts out that way.

The difference is largely semantic, of course. Both liner locks and framelocks operate using the same principle. In fact, the framelock is really nothing more than a variation of the liner lock. If you don't like one, you shouldn't in theory like the other. Having said that, I actually prefer liner locks over framelocks for narrow knives like the Urban Trapper. Liner locks keep me from applying finger pressure on the lockbar when I attempt to deploy the blade. So installing scales on the Urban Trapper and converting it from a framelock to a liner lock is a pleasant development as far as I'm concerned. The scales dress up the knife without adding weight and turn it into a much more gentlemanly gentleman's folder as far as I'm concerned. :thumbup:

 

[Rdnesh69]

Agreed, well said

 

[joshf128]

I can get on board with that logic. My point was that the difference is largely semantic in this particular case.

 

[cchu518]

I'm not convinced it's semantics as there are reports that the original doesn't flip as well as the new gen 2 versions? So is there a reason why for that? I. E. Folks got their fingers against the Framelock?

 

[bld522]

Folks got their fingers against the Framelock?

That sounds about right to me.

 

[joshf128]

I'm not convinced it's semantics as there are reports that the original doesn't flip as well as the new gen 2 versions? So is there a reason why for that? I. E. Folks got their fingers against the Framelock?

My understanding is that the size of the flipper nub increased as well.

 

[cchu518]

Not trying to be an ass either! I really like the original, I was going to sandpaper the blade satin and am still debating on the original or getting one of the gen 2's bc of the flipping improvement. I wish there was a knife shop around. Usually my only option is to buy both. And this is getting tiring having to do that. Lol

 

[Rdnesh69]

Thanks guys,I now have the g10 gen 2 inbound!! Can't wait. Certainly not in the upper echelon of my collection but it's fun to grab a solid affordable production blade with good materials.

 

[cchu518]

I'd love to see pics and thoughts when you get it I'm kinda I want of the g10 and the milled out all Ti and can't decide!

I've gone through pinnacle 750s to sage 1s, kizer and sebbie's and havn't found an all Ti Framelock that I would actually edc. I feel like this boker is something that I might.

 

[petrosil]

A couple of pics to compare the flipper nubs...I find that the CF is a better flipper because of the larger nub and because it shields the lockbar

 

[petrosil]

and one to try and show how you have to position your fingers so they don't press on the lockbar--can be kind of tricky at first.

 

[cchu518]

The flipper size is significant!

 

[petrosil]

The flipper size is significant!

It is and flipping the smaller one for a while will make my finger pretty sore. Because of that, and the finickiness of the lockbar, I always grab the Cocobolo or the CF. Lately it's been all CF...

 

[bt93]

seeings how the clip won't move for lefties, how well is this knife for carrying clipped to the left pocket instead of right. I am very intrigued by this blade such I might even back off my anti china stance to get it. First I would need to find a decent keyring tool since I always carry an SAK I would surely miss the can opener, bottle opener and screwdriver. After I found the magical key ring tool I could see getting this blade.

 

[cchu518]

seeings how the clip won't move for lefties, how well is this knife for carrying clipped to the left pocket instead of right. I am very intrigued by this blade such I might even back off my anti china stance to get it. First I would need to find a decent keyring tool since I always carry an SAK I would surely miss the can opener, bottle opener and screwdriver. After I found the magical key ring tool I could see getting this blade.

Its made in Taiwan not China. Same country that 1/3 of the chips that power your phones and laptops are made.

 

[bt93]

Its made in Taiwan not China. Same country that 1/3 of the chips that power your phones and laptops are made.[/QUOT
One of the online realtors has it listed as China. I won't mind Taiwan made. The price suggests that it's not China. Thanks for the headsup.

 

[bld522]

Its made in Taiwan not China. Same country that 1/3 of the chips that power your phones and laptops are made.

Interestingly, the Boker USA website doesn't indicate where the Urban Trapper is manufactured nor is the country of manufacture imprinted on the blade. Not that it makes any real difference to me, but how do you know it's made in Taiwan and not in China?

 

[cchu518]

On second look there's a discrepancy Taiwan/China. Same with the Kwaiken, I just emailed Boker direct. Will return with a final answer when they email me back.