Help identifying a modern Boker lockback

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Help identifying a modern Boker lockback

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I just picked this up, seems like it has no model #, but the steel type I assume is the CPM-T-440V?

Wondering about the model number, age, and is there anything special about this knife - is the frame titanium?

It is about 4-1/2" long closed.
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Re: Help identifying a modern Boker lockback

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Copy and paste from Worthpoint


Boker 2053 CPM-T-440-V Micarta Lockback Pocket Knife New Comfortable fit and balance featuring a 3" blade of CPM 440 V stainless steel, black Micarta handles and nickel silver bolsters. CPM 440 V is a high alloy content specialty steel with superb wear resistance, edge holding capabilities and stain resistance. The blade has a Rockwell hardness rating of 58. Thumb stud for easy one-hand opening. Closed length 4 3/8". Item #: 2053
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Re: Help identifying a modern Boker lockback

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I have a copy of the 2002 and 2003 Blue Ridge knives catalog.
The knife is listed in the 2003 copy as:

BO-2051 Titanium Handles Retail $109.95

CPM 440V stainless blade with thumb stud. CPM 440V is a high alloy content specialty steel with
Superb wear resistance, edge holding capabilities and stain resistance. RC 56/57. 4 3/8” closed
length. Available in these handle materials. Titanium,Cocobolo wood, black micarta.
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Re: Help identifying a modern Boker lockback

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Runted wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:32 pm I have a copy of the 2002 and 2003 Blue Ridge knives catalog.
The knife is listed in the 2003 copy as:

BO-2051 Titanium Handles Retail $109.95

CPM 440V stainless blade with thumb stud. CPM 440V is a high alloy content specialty steel with
Superb wear resistance, edge holding capabilities and stain resistance. RC 56/57. 4 3/8” closed
length. Available in these handle materials. Titanium,Cocobolo wood, black micarta.
Thanks!!!! Exactly what I needed.
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Re: Help identifying a modern Boker lockback

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Surprised the hardness is not higher on 440 V. I thought all those hi-tech steels were closer to RC 60.
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