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Re: My Latest Boker

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jmh58 wrote: Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:53 pm
Madmarco wrote: Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:57 am I read through many of the topics before deciding where to post this knife, and this thread seemed like the best! Just got this ProTech/Boker/Burley Kwaiken 8 1/4" oal automatic, and it's equipped with a 154-CM black-coated blade, 2-piece aluminum body, adjustable pivot, BO/BC action, hidden lanyard post in the butt-end, and a pocket-clip. Has a nice weight of 3.4 oz.'s, and it came well sharpened. Silky-smooth walk n' talk, and professional fit n' finish. Fires fast n' hard, and locks tight! Nice knife! 8)WIN_20211213_12_22_25_Pro.jpgWIN_20211213_12_21_55_Pro.jpg
Big Knife Mark.. :lol: You know.. There is just something about this knife.. ::hmm:: You know I am a car guy and that knife screams.. Fast and Sexy!!! Yeah.. I LIKE it!!! ::tu:: ::ds:: ::tu::
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Thanks John, it really is a sleek feel good in the hand knife! With your newfound appreciation for you new Boker Kal you jus' might want to consider getting one of these. It fires incredibly hard and always locks-up tight. You're looking at about 3x what your Kal runs but IMHO it's worth every dime of that! Somethin' to think about! 8)
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Re: My Latest Boker

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doglegg wrote: Mon Dec 27, 2021 6:02 pm
Madmarco wrote: Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:57 am I read through many of the topics before deciding where to post this knife, and this thread seemed like the best! Just got this ProTech/Boker/Burley Kwaiken 8 1/4" oal automatic, and it's equipped with a 154-CM black-coated blade, 2-piece aluminum body, adjustable pivot, BO/BC action, hidden lanyard post in the butt-end, and a pocket-clip. Has a nice weight of 3.4 oz.'s, and it came well sharpened. Silky-smooth walk n' talk, and professional fit n' finish. Fires fast n' hard, and locks tight! Nice knife! 8)WIN_20211213_12_22_25_Pro.jpgWIN_20211213_12_21_55_Pro.jpg
::tu:: ::tu:: ::nod:: ::nod:: ::nod::
Thanks Dog! ::handshake:: I know you're a fan of automatics and these Kwaiken's are extremely well built and operate flawlessly! Something to consider for the future! 8)
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Re: My Latest Boker

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This Böker Solingen two blade pen knife was a Christmas gift from my wife. ::super_happy:: It's kinda looks carried on the bolsters but looks uncarried & unused on the handles & blades & came without a box. It has some really beautiful smooth brown bone handles! :shock: A very nice looking knife IMO. ::nod:: Not really sure if I should EDC it or not. ::hmm:: For now it's in my showcase. ::tu::

Edit: My sweatheart (Schatz) says I should carry it so I guess it's my newest EDC now. My EDC's never have to do any hard work anyways. The just open mail, boxes, dog food bags, coal bags, cut strings for the garden or 550 cord for lanyards ect. ::super_happy:: ::tu::

Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake:: :D
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Beautiful little knife Tom! ::tu:: I jus' love the color! ::nod:: Be sure to hang onto your sweetheart, she's a definite keeper! 8)
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Madmarco wrote: Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:27 pm Beautiful little knife Tom! ::tu:: I jus' love the color! ::nod:: Be sure to hang onto your sweetheart, she's a definite keeper! 8)
Thanks Buddy! ::handshake::

And Yes, she sure is! ::nod:: ::tu::
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Winner!! Winner!!! Sweetheart knife from your Sweetheart!!! ::tu:: ::ds:: ::tu::
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Very nice little Boker Tom!! Congratts!!! :)
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I’m fond of stag, and since Boker has basically ceased production of the traditional patterns in Solingen, I’ve been looking to get their Pony stockman, medium stockman and large stockman. I finally got a large Boker stockman in stag to complete the trio. The Pony and medium stockman are in Boker’s excellent C75. The large one has the most beautiful stag out of the trio. My poor attempts at photography don’t do it justice. Boker always does a good heat treatment on their stainless steels in my opinion, so the 440C was a nice change. The shield had their special anniversary with 1869 and 1994. I graduated from high school in 1994, so that was kind of cool as well.
Thanks for looking, stay safe everyone!
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TPK wrote: Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:01 am This Böker Solingen two blade pen knife was a Christmas gift from my wife. ::super_happy:: It's kinda looks carried on the bolsters but looks uncarried & unused on the handles & blades & came without a box. It has some really beautiful smooth brown bone handles! :shock: A very nice looking knife IMO. ::nod:: Not really sure if I should EDC it or not. ::hmm:: For now it's in my showcase. ::tu::

Edit: My sweatheart (Schatz) says I should carry it so I guess it's my newest EDC now. My EDC's never have to do any hard work anyways. The just open mail, boxes, dog food bags, coal bags, cut strings for the garden or 550 cord for lanyards ect. ::super_happy:: ::tu::

Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake:: :D
Agree with everyone, that’s a super sweet Boker! Outstanding!!!!!!
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jmh58 wrote: Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:00 pm Winner!! Winner!!! Sweetheart knife from your Sweetheart!!! ::tu:: ::ds:: ::tu::
John :D
phil0175 wrote: Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:07 pm
TPK wrote: Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:01 am This Böker Solingen...,

Thanks for looking friends! ::handshake:: :D
Agree with everyone, that’s a super sweet Boker! Outstanding!!!!!!
Phil
woodwalker wrote: Sat Jan 01, 2022 2:29 am Very nice little Boker Tom!! Congratts!!! :)
Thanks gentlemen! ::handshake:: I appreciate your comments! ::nod:: ::super_happy::
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phil0175 wrote: Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:04 pm I’m fond of stag,
Thanks for looking, stay safe everyone!
Phil
Beautiful set Buddy! :shock: Love em all! ::nod:: ::super_happy::

Good night friends! ::tired:: ::handshake::
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TPK wrote: Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:41 pm
phil0175 wrote: Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:04 pm I’m fond of stag,
Thanks for looking, stay safe everyone!
Phil
Beautiful set Buddy! :shock: Love em all! ::nod:: ::super_happy::

Good night friends! ::tired:: ::handshake::
Thank you Tom!
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I found myself a model 85 this morning.
These are the sellers pics.....

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The tang stamp pic on the pile side is a little blurry.

It looks like a pretty nice knife.

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Got myself today this Böker Solingen Kalashnikov All Black, handmade in Solingen, before been just Plus brand models. Limited edition number 045. Its such a nice piece to hold and you feel it's made with care.

Edit. Sorry didn't notice this was under "USA made knives forum" but well its a Böker anyways I hope thats good.
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Very nice Dam! ::tu:: I was under the impression that their automatics are the Kalashnikov's, I guess ya learn somethin' new everyday! 8)
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Madmarco wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:02 pm Very nice Dam! ::tu:: I was under the impression that their automatics are the Kalashnikov's, I guess ya learn somethin' new everyday! 8)
I dont understand it either, very hard to find info of this All Black, and I dont find it on sale anymore, I bought the last from my local store. model number is 11KAL45AB which gives almost only some russian sites, and then there is this same with wooden pieces on the side instead of G-10, it's product number is 11KAL45B.
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Madmarco wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:02 pm Very nice Dam! ::tu:: I was under the impression that their automatics are the Kalashnikov's, I guess ya learn somethin' new everyday! 8)
And yeah their Kalashnikov lineup is very confusing, there is knives from 40e to 300e with that on the blade I think.
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Today I had this beauty on me, Urban Trapper Tanto, really opposite of the kalashnikov, so light and easy to flip open compared to big aluminium handle kalashikov which is really sturdy and you can feel the weight. Which is also nice.
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Very nice Dam! ::tu:: At first look I'd have guessed a Brad Zinker build unless he's affiliated with Boker and it is one of his cuz his builds look very much like your knife. ::shrug:: I really like the holed frame and tanto blade! 8)
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Madmarco wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 12:17 am Very nice Dam! ::tu:: At first look I'd have guessed a Brad Zinker build unless he's affiliated with Boker and it is one of his cuz his builds look very much like your knife. ::shrug:: I really like the holed frame and tanto blade! 8)
You know what, I looked into it and Brad Zinker has designed lots of knives for Böker+, this also. Good eyes! The handle is titanium + holes so its very light and durable. And it weights 1.69oz / 49 grams.

https://www.bokerusa.com/designer/brad-zinker?p=1
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damigg wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:09 am
Madmarco wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 12:17 am Very nice Dam! ::tu:: At first look I'd have guessed a Brad Zinker build unless he's affiliated with Boker and it is one of his cuz his builds look very much like your knife. ::shrug:: I really like the holed frame and tanto blade! 8)
You know what, I looked into it and Brad Zinker has designed lots of knives for Böker+, this also. Good eyes! The handle is titanium + holes so its very light and durable. And it weights 1.69oz / 49 grams.

https://www.bokerusa.com/designer/brad-zinker?p=1
My brain might not agree with your assessment of my eyes Dam, but thanks anyway! The reason your knife looked so familiar to me is because I browse www.arizonacustomknives.com everyday and there are always lots of Brad Zinker models listed so I spot them immediately. Enjoy your new knife! 8)
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Boker 89 Ceramic. I've never used it for anything because I've read the blade are brittle and chip easily. Its a very light weight knife though
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That's a fine lookin' knife P80, but I'm with you on using it! ::handshake:: Just hearing the word "ceramic" in the same sentence as "the blade on a knife" makes me cringe! ::facepalm:: Knife blades are suppose to be STEEL! 8)
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I just purchased a small box of knives to work on. In the bottom of the box, I found this Boker. rusted shut I did not know what it was untill I oiled it and got the blades open. I am a very happy guy. ::ds::

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Congrats on the cleanup and sweet old knife. ::nod::
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