My new toy...

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Psychopomp

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I got a new toy today. I found it on ebay for less than $20 and had to buy it. I don't know anything about it because I've never had a Boker before, i just love the stockman pattern and the price on this was too good to pass up.

I cleaned it and oiled it and then sharpened it. It took a wicked edge in no time, Both backsprings are strong and all three blades have a good solid snap.

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I've very satisfied considering what I paid. I'll drop it in my pocket tomorrow to see how it performs.
 
Aloha Ookami!

Wow...good to see you here!

Congrats Psychopomp! That is a sweet slipjoint!!!

God bless :cool:
 
re: aloha!

I am kinda new in the boker forum, but have dealt with them here in Germany and own one or two boker knives.

Ookami

P.S.: I know it should be Böker, but I am afraid not too many people care over here, since it has been known as boker :eek:
 
Ookami said:
re: aloha!

I am kinda new in the boker forum, but have dealt with them here in Germany and own one or two boker knives.

Ookami

P.S.: I know it should be Böker, but I am afraid not too many people care over here, since it has been known as boker :eek:
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Aloha Ookami,

I got a few Magnums, maybe one day I'll be able to afford a Boker! :D How do the Magnum's move in Germany? I was pretty impressed with the KAL74's...I couldn't believe how they did that to an aluminum handle! :eek:

God bless and take care :thumbup:
 
the AK74's seem to be solid value, however most of the magnum line is just plain imported scrap metal resembling knives :eek: and even with some boker models it's 'try before you buy'. boker's linerlocking folders were especially notorious for lock failure.

I think you are ok when buying newer models like the AK-series, since QC and manufacturing have improved. fixed blades should also be ok.

I was kinda shocked when I read that you could barely afford the magnums, but then I had a look at how much more expensive (even the MSRP) bokers are in amerika.

but then again spydercos, which I am more interested in, are quite expensive around here...

Ookami
 
Ookami said:
the AK74's seem to be solid value, however most of the magnum line is just plain imported scrap metal resembling knives :eek: and even with some boker models it's 'try before you buy'. boker's linerlocking folders were especially notorious for lock failure.

I think you are ok when buying newer models like the AK-series, since QC and manufacturing have improved. fixed blades should also be ok.

I was kinda shocked when I read that you could barely afford the magnums, but then I had a look at how much more expensive (even the MSRP) bokers are in amerika.

but then again spydercos, which I am more interested in, are quite expensive around here...

Ookami
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Aloha Ookami!

No, I meant a TRUE Boker folder I cannot afford...Magnum's I can though...well, maybe not their dive knives! :o :D

Yes, there ARE a few exceptions to this Magnum line. A co-worker of mine has an automatic recurve Magnum and it is a workhorse. Asked price paid for it and he said less than $30USD...wow.

God bless and I apologize to psychopomp for this thread hijacking :o :(
 
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