I would like to know what you think

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duncanmclawd

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Hello,
This is my first post here, but i have done some lurking the last months

I have ordered myself a benchamde griptilian today and a boker gemini for my brother. Since there is a big difference in price, i would like to know: what about the difference in quality?
I am looking forward to your comments on any of these 2 knives

the grip i think you all know, this is a pic of the gemini. I think they look a little bit alike
http://www.boker.de/images/110090A.jpg

To end my first post, i would like to gongratulate you guys with this fine place for knife enthousiasts to hang out! keep up the good work!

Davy
 
I have never handled a Boker from what I have read here in the past the Boker will disappoint you when compared with the Benchmade. The one in that picture looks like it has a paper thin liner lock where as the Benchmade's lock will never fail you.

These are just my observations. You should tell us your feelings about them when they arrive.

Jon
 
I think some people feel Boker's quality is not as good as it used to be.
 
So much of how a knife feels and acts is subjective. It depends on the ergonomics of your hand and what you expect your knife to do. It is much easier to go to a quality knife store and actually feel the knife you are planning to buy. It will tell you volumes on how it will serve you as you use it over a long period of time. Short of that, make sure that you have the right to return the knives you bought for a refund if you or your brother are unhappy. For what it is worth, I think that it is pretty hard to go wrong with a Griptilian, or for most of the newer models of Boker. Glad to see you here!
Dave
 
Well, another way to look at it:

The Benchmade Axis-lock beats the Boker liner-lock anyday of the week!

Good luck,
Allen.
 
All of the Benchmades which I have handled lately were much nicer than the Bokers. The locks on the Bokers were loose and the overall fit and finish quality just wasn't there.
 
Originally posted by WadeF
AXIS lock = :D

Liner lock = :barf: :mad: :eek: :grumpy: :yawn:
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i doubt you own any custom linerlocks made by the industry's "heavy hitters" - don't lie either, i've seen your drawer! :D

properly made linerlocks are as failsafe as any other locking mechanism.

the axis locks i've handled had a VERY flimsy feel. to each his own.
 
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