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AusLoX

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Pick one of these up today. I really like it. Similar to a delica with a different in hand feel. 154CM. Deep carry clip. Lots of blade on this one. Bokers first knife made in the US. I think Fox is manufacturing these for them.

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Saw that on IG this morning. Looks promising. I'm really digging the blue.


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The handle looks like it could be uncomfortable due to hot spots. How does it feel in hand?
 
jstrange said:
The handle looks like it could be uncomfortable due to hot spots. How does it feel in hand?
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More so than a Delica? Looks like Boker's attempt to directly compete.


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Looks nice, though not entirely to my tastes. Handle sweep has kind of a Hinderer-esque look to it. Indeed, it's most likely that Fox is doing the contract work.
 
HalJordon said:
More so than a Delica? Looks like Boker's attempt to directly compete.


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The Delica is probably the most ergonomic and comfortable knife I own. This knife looks similar, but appear to have more sharp angles and less rounded corners. The stock photos show this better than the picture above. As I said, it "looks" that way, that's why I want to know how it actually feels.
 
jstrange said:
The Delica is probably the most ergonomic and comfortable knife I own. This knife looks similar, but appear to have more sharp angles and less rounded corners. The stock photos show this better than the picture above. As I said, it "looks" that way, that's why I want to know how it actually feels.
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For sure, pictures can be deceiving. For me the Delica is just a tad too small in all respects. This Boker looks just a tad bigger in all respects.


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jstrange said:
The handle looks like it could be uncomfortable due to hot spots. How does it feel in hand?
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In hand it feels good to me. I wear medium to large glove size. The handle forces your thumb forward on the blade and seats nicely. It's a much different feel than a delica with the ramp. I like the control of it overall. No liners and removable thumbstuds.
Reverse grip might have some hotspots but I haven't had a chance to test it yet. Minor choil in pic 5. It's a little stiff to open, not bad, but you can feel it. Not sure if there's a break in period or if it will stay stiff. I held several different ones before taking this one home.

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I'm liking that. Might have to pick one up. Looks a good light duty utility blade. Is that handle FRN or squishier nylon?
 
Yeah, definitely psyched about this one, finally a Boker I can get behind. I might even pay full retail price for one.


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The Italian company, Fox? The have a big distribution point in the U.S, I don't think they have actual manufacturing facilities.
 
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