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Boker urban trapper help
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Cool. Thanks for being willing to check it out. :thumbup: 
The fact of the matter is, I've yet to be disappointed by any knife I've purchased that was manufactured in China. Maybe I've just been lucky that way. Then again, I'm a discerning buyer. So luck may not have had much to do with it.
EDIT: Oh wow, that was fast. Thanks again!
The fact of the matter is, I've yet to be disappointed by any knife I've purchased that was manufactured in China. Maybe I've just been lucky that way. Then again, I'm a discerning buyer. So luck may not have had much to do with it.EDIT: Oh wow, that was fast. Thanks again!
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To get back to the left pocket question, my only concern would be sitting down quickly or rubbing against something that would engage the flipper nub and swing the blade into an uncomfortable position (gulp!).
I carry it in my right pocket, clipped while I'm not at work, but in a leather slip sheath at the office to avoid unwanted attention.
The sheath came with an Opinel No 8 I bought on Amazon and fits very well. I've been oiling it with mink oil to break it in and one the way things are looking so far.
I have both the original Ti version and the later G10 version, they're actually quite different.
The Ti version has a mirror finish and hollow grind, the G10 version has a satin finish and saber grind, along with a wider blade. The handle on the G10 version has two slabs of G10 scales, therefore providing a better grip; along with a bigger flipper tab, which much improves the lousy flipping action of the original version.
IMHO, the original version has a prettier blade (I don't like the handle cutouts), but the G10 version is much better to use.
The Ti version has a mirror finish and hollow grind, the G10 version has a satin finish and saber grind, along with a wider blade. The handle on the G10 version has two slabs of G10 scales, therefore providing a better grip; along with a bigger flipper tab, which much improves the lousy flipping action of the original version.
IMHO, the original version has a prettier blade (I don't like the handle cutouts), but the G10 version is much better to use.
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Thanks for all the info. everyone. I understand this style is getting popular and would imagine a more ambidextrous version should be along. This blade did get me to check around and found H&K as well as the Rat 1 to be close. I bet in a matter of months there'll be versions from Ontario and others that are much like the Boker. Gives me more time to find a key ring tool to accompany the knife. I don't remember when I carried a knife that wasn't an SAK.
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I've had one for a few weeks now and really love the thing .
My only comment about it that might border on a complaint is that it doesn't quite feel substantial enough .
Now I have to clarify that statement , my other carried knives are a Gayle Bradley , and a titanium handles Delica .
Both of these knives feel solid when grasping them .
Now obviously I'm not being fair when I compare the Urban Trapper to those other two bigger knives , but it is noticeably delicate feeling and you do get some flex through the scales when cutting .
The extremely light weight is a great feature , but I personally would sacrifice some of that to get a more solid feel.
The single standoff has a lot to do with that and I fully understand why it's made that way ( there is no room for a second one in the centre of the handle because the blade would touch it when closed ) much of the reason I like it is because how how trim the handle is and to put a second standoff in would mean a much bigger - deeper handle .
I would love to see much thicker titanium used to strengthen the knife and the extra weight and width would be a small price to pay .
I sat looking at my Urban Trapper last night and thought its a shame Chris Reeves didn't design and make this knife , if it had the small SEB feel of solidness then it would be one of the all time great knives .
Now that I've said all that I still love my Urban and won't be parting with it , it's that good , but it wouldn't take much to make it great .
I'd be interested in knowing from anyone that has both the original and the new scaled version if there is a difference in solidness between the two ?
Ken
My only comment about it that might border on a complaint is that it doesn't quite feel substantial enough .
Now I have to clarify that statement , my other carried knives are a Gayle Bradley , and a titanium handles Delica .
Both of these knives feel solid when grasping them .
Now obviously I'm not being fair when I compare the Urban Trapper to those other two bigger knives , but it is noticeably delicate feeling and you do get some flex through the scales when cutting .
The extremely light weight is a great feature , but I personally would sacrifice some of that to get a more solid feel.
The single standoff has a lot to do with that and I fully understand why it's made that way ( there is no room for a second one in the centre of the handle because the blade would touch it when closed ) much of the reason I like it is because how how trim the handle is and to put a second standoff in would mean a much bigger - deeper handle .
I would love to see much thicker titanium used to strengthen the knife and the extra weight and width would be a small price to pay .
I sat looking at my Urban Trapper last night and thought its a shame Chris Reeves didn't design and make this knife , if it had the small SEB feel of solidness then it would be one of the all time great knives .
Now that I've said all that I still love my Urban and won't be parting with it , it's that good , but it wouldn't take much to make it great .
I'd be interested in knowing from anyone that has both the original and the new scaled version if there is a difference in solidness between the two ?
Ken
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I think what is attracting me to that knife are the reports of it's lightness. I understand the weight of a knife can give an impression of solidness. For outdoors stuff I really like my Buck 110, it is definitly heavy for that size of blade. Yet for a working knife weight is good, I wouldn't want the lightest knife for my camping chores as a little heft does help in chopping and cutting through harder stuff. The Boker attracts me because of it's absolutely minimalism. A thin blade that's the right length and almost no decor. It's purpose is to be a very useful pocket knife that can open letters, prepare food and cut whatever is needed like rope twine and such. You could even gut fish and filet with it, for the fish I usually catch, it would work. Because I don't beat on a knife it could replace my 110. I am more comfortable with my 110's heft, but I bet I could get used to that Boker. Too bad it's not more ambidexterious. I checked out H&K knives and love how there is no difference in using those left or right so I'm hoping they come out with something similar eventually.
Alright let me start by saying I already liked the looks of the trapper going into it but didn't quite realize how that would play out in real use. This thing is awesome, the design itself is beautiful and extremely functional. As for the fit and finish I could not be more pleased and frankly impressed, especially at the price and given the materials, a total homerun. This is not the knife that you'll be grabbing for an outdoor adventure (though it would probably excel at food prep and other assorted lightweight camping chores) but I think we all know the intended use is more for EDC or gentlemanly carry. In this regard it is more than fantastic. The flipper is literally perfect, ergonomics are good and the thin blade is a great slicer and I'm sure the vg10 will prove to be a great edge holder. Just looking at the blade it is hard to believe it all fits in the handle and that it could be sooo lightweight. Overall the urban trapper is a complete win. Oh I should also mention the hand rubbed look of the satin blade is reminiscent of something you'd see on a much more expensive blade even a custom.If you don't have, or more, you should.
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I picked up the carbon fibre version today and I am very very impressed for the money. The fit and finish is outstanding, the action is very smooth and snappy, the blade is dead centre and has zero play. It came very sharp and slices like a razor. The scales have the right a mount of texture and I don't find them too smooth as others have mentioned.
For a longer blade it's very office friendly because it's slim and classy looking, plus the deep carry will work great with dress slacks.
I'm really surprised this blade isn't more popular! It will be getting more pocket time than some of my higher end production and customs, and that says a lot.
For a longer blade it's very office friendly because it's slim and classy looking, plus the deep carry will work great with dress slacks.
I'm really surprised this blade isn't more popular! It will be getting more pocket time than some of my higher end production and customs, and that says a lot.