Titanium classic drop point folder for $40, maybe less. Yeah it caught my attention too. Boker knives span all kinds of value lines and they have many great blades. But this one jumped out of the catalog: full flat ground 440C drop point blade, bead blasted grey titanium lockback design, tip-up carry. In hand it does not fail to impress. The satin finished 3 3/4" blade is well suited for food preparation and other utility tasks that cry out for your daily carry blade. Speed for a lockback is unusually fast and the lockup is secure and without fault. Phosphor bronze bushings reside inside. The titanium handle is chamfered on the edges, it does not seem to occlude the thumbstud, and there's a lanyard hole. Blade centering is also perfect. Yes it lacks jimping but some might contend it would ruin the beautiful lines of this handsome folder. Ergonomics are good for the category but perhaps not outstanding (thumb stud is ambi, well-designed). I would not place the knife into a tactical POU on purpose. But the Plus Titan's slimness is a standout quality that enables its 4.2 oz weight to carry unobtrusively and comfortably. This a blade you will forget about until you need it. The pocket clip is well designed, polished, and you have your choice of left/right carry. Overall presentation is outstanding on this high value blade and it is definitely worth the money. A detectable downside is that this Boker 440C steel seems to take a razor edge reluctantly, even with careful ...
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