Pros: Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Weight
Funky and FUN
This is a great, tough little EDC knife. Size- wize, It fits perfectly in the "pocket inside the pocket" of most jeans. The fit and finish, especially at the price point, is fantastic. The handle looks and feels incredible, and the two-tone blade finish is stunning. The green on the handle appears slightly darker in hand than in the pics, but it is really cool looking. Lockup is ultra solid, with no up-down or side to side play even under hard use. Blade arrives very sharp, and Boker's heat treat seems very good; edge retention in my example has been great so far, comparable to many more exotic steels on other knives I use. The ergonomics are great, lending themselves perfectly to a "thumb on top" grip. Deployment is not easily achieved by "flicking," you have to ride the blade all the way out, but the action is smooth. Despite its small size, I've found it to be an excellent cutter, even of tough chores like climbing rope. However, the blade is VERY broad for its length, and the point is not very acute; I've found this makes it somewhat less efficient in food preparation tasks such as peeling and slicing. The only downside is the weight; for its size, the knife is quite heavy, however in return for this weight you get a knife that feels very, very solid; I carried this on a week long camping and climbing expedition where it received use that would normally be expected of a far larger design, and it handled all tasks admirably. If you want a bombproof, small little folder that looks different than what most other people have in their pocket and doesn't cost too much, this is a must have!
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