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Not a bad knife or price
I just recieved a Boker fixed blade Arbolito. 3.5” blade, 7.5” OA.
Made in their Argentine plant with Argentine stag handles.
Very well made 440c that was more than sharp out of the box.
A nice leather sheath comes with it.
Just under $40 ( by a Penny).
Offered by Midway
I like it enough that I just ordered 3 more for gifts.
Too late for Xmas, but what kinda reason do I really need?
One nice additional feature is that the knife locks into to sheath via the finger guard.
It’s not a large knife but it’s well made light and easy to carry.
Added a pic next to a 4” 19 for scale ( and viewing pleasure)
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01-13-2019, 08:22 PM
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I picked up its little brother a while ago... It is a little skinner. Very nicely made.
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I think I need one of each!
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01-13-2019, 08:40 PM
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Looks like a fantastic knife to me...esp at $40
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01-13-2019, 08:42 PM
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I love that knife, would really love it with a carbon blade.
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01-14-2019, 09:04 AM
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I love that knife, would really love it with a carbon blade.
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I agree, a good carbon steel blade would make it better but it is what it is.
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01-14-2019, 09:11 AM
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Boker makes a nice knife. I've got a couple that I don't carry, but I would . . .
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Looks like a great knife for $40 and the stainless blade would be a plus
for me.
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Yeah,
Böker offer(ed)s some nice knives:
1. Böker "Fitz", 440 C
2. " Backside with other small knives
3. Böker "Integral"
4. " ...one piece of 440 C steel (with MUELA sheath)
5. Böker Cera-Titan Folder
...only +/ 70 Gramm (on my kitchen-scale)
OK, a good steel blade is a bit more robust for harder work...
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Boker makes a nice knife. I've got a couple that I don't carry, but I would . . .
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I plan on carrying this one in the field. It’s too light and handy not to.
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I got the same deal from Midway before Christmas and was lost at USPS . Midway sent a replacement and first one showed up a month later. The lost knife had better looking handle and blade so returned the replacement
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Midway has the steel listed as 440A. Does the blade or any of the package materials indicate the blade steel is 440C? I have a Puma with 440A and it is perfectly fine, but 440C is better in my humble opinion.
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Midway has the steel listed as 440A. Does the blade or any of the package materials indicate the blade steel is 440C? I have a Puma with 440A and it is perfectly fine, but 440C is better in my humble opinion.
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I understand that there are a couple of versions. This one and one like it but with thumb serrations on top, which is more$, and the one you mention with different steel.
What I got was the “ economy” version and that’s what I wanted.
Not afraid to use it or, gulp, lose it.
I just checked receipt and you are correct 440A
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I understand that there are a couple of versions. This one and one like it but with thumb serrations on top, which is more$, and the one you mention with different steel.
What I got was the “ economy” version and that’s what I wanted.
Not afraid to use it or, gulp, lose it.
I just checked receipt and you are correct 440A
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There is nothing wrong with 440A, my 25 year old Puma folder is made out of it. I believe 440A is the stainless Randall Made Knives uses. 440C has a higher carbon content. I could not sharpen either until I got ceramic and diamond sharpeners. I'm tempted to order one. If it was 440C my order would be in right now, but I seek out every reason I can not to buy more knives.
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I'm tempted to order one. If it was 440C my order would be in right now, but I seek out every reason I can not to buy more knives.
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Oh my, we are so different there. Like 180
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Nice knife for the money for sure. I have a couple of Boker knives and I have No complaints so far.
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01-14-2019, 04:27 PM
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The only thing I will do since I have it is polish the edges off of the finger guard. A little sharp there
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I wish Academy carried Boker!
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There is nothing wrong with 440A, my 25 year old Puma folder is made out of it. I believe 440A is the stainless Randall Made Knives uses. 440C has a higher carbon content. I could not sharpen either until I got ceramic and diamond sharpeners. I'm tempted to order one. If it was 440C my order would be in right now, but I seek out every reason I can not to buy more knives.
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Randalls website lists 01 carbon tool steel or a “special high carbon ( 1.00%) stainless” but that’s about all the info they provide.
I’ve got an Argentine Boker and it’s quite serviceable.
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