Boker Plus BabyX Flipper Knife 1.57" D2 Satin Sheepsfoot Blade, Stainless Steel Handles, Frame Lock - 01BO366

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Description

BO01BO366: Boker Plus BabyX Flipper

Boker Plus

Distinctive, consistent and timeless: the Boker Plus BabyX Flipper Steel bears the unmistakable DNA of Darriel Caston as a compact EDC knife with an industrial corrugated iron look. Far from the usual conventions, the designer has provided this pocket-knife with impressive details that will inevitably raise the heartbeat of countless knife lovers. The ball-bearing sheepfoot blade with a satin finish is made of the particularly hard-cutting D2 steel and can be opened either by flipper or by nail nick on both sides. Jimping on the back of the blade and the front flipper make it easier to use and, along with the discreet ricasso, are key design elements that are seamlessly continued in the stainless steel handle. The longitudinally placed grooves ensure a harmonious tension structure and guarantee a secure grip in all positions. The frame lock blends seamlessly into the lines and completes the usual Boker Plus performance. As a further highlight, the shiny deep-carry clip (tip-up/r) forms a harmonious contrast to the otherwise muted appearance of the folding knife. The practical lanyard hole allows further attachment options.

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 1.57"
  • Overall Length: 4.09"
  • Handle Length" 2.52"
  • Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 0.12"
  • Blade Style: Sheepsfoot
  • Blade Finish: Satin
  • Handle Material: Stainless Steel
  • Locking Mechanism: Frame
  • Designer: Darriel Caston
  • Weight: 1.66 oz.
  • Made in China

UPC Code: 788857759776

Related Categories

Boker Knives, D2 Blade Steel, Steel Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Frame Locks, Darriel Caston

Product Handle Badge: Steel Handles
Product Clip Type Badge: Pocket Clip
Product Steel Type Badge: D2 Tool Steel
Product Lock Type Badge: Frame Lock
Boker Plus BabyX Flipper Knife 1.57" D2 Satin Sheepsfoot Blade, Stainless Steel Handlesrated 4.000 stars out of 5 (4 reviews)
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Boker Plus BabyX Flipper Knife 1.57" D2 Satin Sheepsfoot Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
rated 4 stars out of 5
Mike
, Brooklyn
Dec 15, 2022
Pros: None
Cons: None
GREAT!
Great little utility knife. Fun small flipper, very satisfying, breaks in nicely. Only reason it's not a "5" is the angular design catches on fabric on entry exit of pocket. counterpoint - the design and feel/texture are very satisfying.
Boker Plus BabyX Flipper Knife 1.57" D2 Satin Sheepsfoot Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
John
Vancouver, WA
Oct 10, 2022
Pros: Handle Material
Cons: None
Big Fan of the Little Knife
This is a great knife for fans of small knives. I currently have 35 knives of this size, ranging from $20 to >$300, and put this in my top 5 right now. While it is not perfect, no knives are, and for ~$40, how close it is to perfect is astounding, especially comparing it to my much more expensive ones.The BabyX has some great attention to detail I do not usually see. - Small, framelock flipper with the clip positioned perfectly so that you don't end up squeezing the framelock while trying to flip it.- Really nice, grippy jimping that covers a good portion of the spine but never hurts- Blade and handle geometry give it the feeling it can cut beyond its size. Strong blade shape for this size, and, while I am a much larger than average person, I get a 3 finger grip on the handle.Downside I have experienced is some very minor detent lash. Going back to my intro, I still rate it a 5 because at $40, I still couldn't ask for it to be closer to being flawless. Love it, makes me want a full D Rocket folder. I do have the Boker Plus Suiseki, another D Rocket and Boker collab of this size, and would take the BabyX if I had to choose one.
Boker Plus BabyX Flipper Knife 1.57" D2 Satin Sheepsfoot Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
rated 3 stars out of 5
Jay
Florida
Sep 26, 2022
Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material
Cons: Lock Ease of Use
Eh, not horrible, but has its problems
So the first thing i noticed was how easy it is to fail upon opening. You have to give it just the right type of "flick" for it to deploy and lock, there's just far too much friction for it to be a smooth opener. There is also a noticeable stop after the detent falls off of the rear of the blade when it is opened, almost like what you would feel a "half-stop" on a traditional folder. I know tolerances will loosen over time, but this "half-lock" feeling will likely stay. Second thing is that the "flipper" is the same surface that is used to lock the blade once it's deployed against the frame lock which means that the flipper is quite sharp around the edges and is cut at an angle which slightly detracts from the overall elegance of the knife. Last (negative) thing is that the frame lock is slightly difficult to manipulate, though this is somewhat tolerable given the small size of the knife. On a positive note, everything else on the knife seems to be well machined and consists of decent quality materials and is very slim and will likely make a good EDC blade for opening boxes or other things especially with the sheepsfoot style of blade.I have many Bokers, old and new, and i have noticed that many of the newer ones seem to share a common theme of using well machined and quality parts, with just weird unnecessary quirks or things that were just poorly executed. I still give props to Boker though for trying to think outside the box.
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