I got my Boker Plus Dark Hollow in the mail today and I'm impressed!

BenLong1018 · Sep 30, 2013

I haven't seen any picture threads on this knife yet so I thought I'd start one. I really like this knife it's very cool unless you have a problem with the blade steel or the heft than I would definitely recommend trying one of these beasts out. Feel free to ask me any questions and I'll do me best to answer them.

bunnyhopskotch · Sep 30, 2013

I love the looks of the knife, but it's the steel that hold me back from getting one...

bigretic · Sep 30, 2013

I had never seen one before.I now intend to check one out!

Good score!

BenLong1018 · Sep 30, 2013

bigretic said:
I had never seen one before.I now intend to check one out!

Good score!

You wont regret it my friend.

CHAINS · Sep 30, 2013

Solid lock-up I assume,my B-Day is coming up and I need a new toy.

Bigfatts · Sep 30, 2013

I've been very impressed with the Chinee Bokers I've had lately. The Federal really raised the bar as far as I'm concerned.

MDQBox · Sep 30, 2013

Interesting. I haven't seen this till now. I'm looking forward to the upcoming Boker Plus Kwaiken flipper. Thanks for sharing.

MDQBox · Sep 30, 2013

Bigfatts said:
I've been very impressed with the Chinee Bokers I've had lately. The Federal really raised the bar as far as I'm concerned.

Really, I didn't care for the Federal. Had it for less than a day and ended up trading it.

Bigfatts · Sep 30, 2013

MDQBox said:
Really, I didn't care for the Federal. Had it for less than a day and ended up trading it.

Because of the quality or the design? I was speaking more in terms of quality. Mine is flawless and I absolutely love GTC's designs so I'm happy with mine, although I can see how it could be a take it or leave it style for some. But I really think Boker is stepping it up with their Asian knives and are bringing in some real quality pieces.

JustSomeGuy · Oct 1, 2013

Maybe I'm being unnecessarily snobby, but I wish they were using something better than 440C on these knives. Some of the designs are pretty neat, but I'm having trouble getting past the blade steel.

cbxer55 · Oct 1, 2013

That has got to be one of the fugliest knives I've seen in years. Combine that with 440C and I would not take one if you gave it to me. YUCK!

MDQBox · Oct 1, 2013

Bigfatts said:
Because of the quality or the design? I was speaking more in terms of quality. Mine is flawless and I absolutely love GTC's designs so I'm happy with mine, although I can see how it could be a take it or leave it style for some. But I really think Boker is stepping it up with their Asian knives and are bringing in some real quality pieces.

Sorry, I should have been more clear. The Federal's unique design is what attracted me at first, but when I got her in hand I just didn't dig it for some reason. I think part of it was, ironically, the unique pocket clip. It was just a tad too small and I found it kind of hard placing it in and deploying it from my pocket. I thought about keeping it in the collection for aesthetic reasons, but IIRC, a custom came up that I really wanted and needed to generate some funds.

cchu518 · Oct 1, 2013

Cureent 440c gets a bad rap for no reason. Try it!

Lycosa · Oct 1, 2013

Done right, 440C is good steel. So is ATS34, btw.
Nice folder, OP.

Blade Junky · Oct 1, 2013

I've got a Boker Marlowe and the 440C is holding up great. Keeps a good edge and its easy to keep sharp. And I've got my share of all the latest and greatest steels. The small clips are surprisingly effective and overall I've got no complaints about the knife (I've been carrying it daily for awhile now).

grownstar · Oct 1, 2013

That handle shape reminds me of the TiLT.

evanPGH · Oct 1, 2013

Bigfatts said:
I've been very impressed with the Chinee Bokers I've had lately. The Federal really raised the bar as far as I'm concerned.

I completely agree.

MDQBox said:
Sorry, I should have been more clear. The Federal's unique design is what attracted me at first, but when I got her in hand I just didn't dig it for some reason. I think part of it was, ironically, the unique pocket clip. It was just a tad too small and I found it kind of hard placing it in and deploying it from my pocket. I thought about keeping it in the collection for aesthetic reasons, but IIRC, a custom came up that I really wanted and needed to generate some funds.

The pocket clip does take some getting used to but it does become easier to operate as it breaks in. My Federal has slipped into the everyday EDC role as I'm waiting on a couple blades to be built and it has done very well. The 440C is good enough for me, very corrosion resistant, takes and holds a pretty good edge and it slices far better than a blade of its thickness should.

If there's a Boker Plus design that you like, give it a shot.

BenLong1018 · Oct 1, 2013

CHAINS said:
Solid lock-up I assume,my B-Day is coming up and I need a new toy.

Yes the lockup is perfect.

BenLong1018 · Oct 1, 2013

cchu518 said:
Cureent 440c gets a bad rap for no reason. Try it!

I think that 440C is better than AUS8 and 8cr13mov, but I will say that I do wish that Boker would just use N690 on all of their knives.

EBHM4 · Oct 1, 2013

I don't see the problem with 440C on a sub $100 knife. Sure it's not the best steel in the price range, but it's far from the worst and for the construction and design I think it works.