Case Vs. Boker ?

[Colt]

Just wanted to get some input on what others think of these two brands. Quality? Value? workmanship?

Thanks!

 

[Uncle Bill]

In my experience Case is somewhat better than it was in the last decade or so but it is still very inconsistent. At a store recently I went through maybe a dozen peanuts until I found one with reasonably symetrical grind lines. Then when I got it home the steel was substandard.

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Bill

Unfortunate but Increasingly Necessary Disclaimer:

While this post likely contains incorrect information, fuzzy logic, poor grammar and misspelled words, what it does not contain is intentional malevolence toward anyone.

 

[Colt]

BTT!

 

[James Y]

I have no Bokers but I have several Cases. When you get a good one they are very good. But I highly recommend checking out several of the same model before buying, the same as I would recommend when buying a Benchmade.

Before I knew this, on two occasions I bought Case knives that I had to go back and exchange for another of the same model because on one the blades really rubbed into each other, and on a trapper I could not open the blades without breaking a nail. The replacements I got are fine and very solid.

I will say the Boker pocketknives are very attractive but IMO a bit expensive. Plus, I prefer rust-resistant steel, and a lot of the patterns they make that I like happen to be in carbon steel only.
Jim