Not a bad knife or price

[Jessie]

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)

 

[indigo22]

I picked up its little brother a while ago... It is a little skinner. Very nicely made.

 

[kraynky]

I think I need one of each!

 

[Valmet]

Looks like a fantastic knife to me...esp at $40

 

[Walkingwolf]

I love that knife, would really love it with a carbon blade.

 

[Jessie]

I love that knife, would really love it with a carbon blade.

I agree, a good carbon steel blade would make it better but it is what it is.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Boker makes a nice knife. I've got a couple that I don't carry, but I would . . .

 

[alwslate]

Looks like a great knife for $40 and the stainless blade would be a plus
for me.

 

[P.44]

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...

P.44

 

[Jessie]

Boker makes a nice knife. I've got a couple that I don't carry, but I would . . .

I plan on carrying this one in the field. It’s too light and handy not to.

 

[jbtrucker]

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

 

[kwselke]

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.

 

[Jessie]

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.

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

 

[kwselke]

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

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.

 

[Jessie]

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.

Oh my, we are so different there. Like 180

 

[RSBH44]

Nice knife for the money for sure. I have a couple of Boker knives and I have No complaints so far.

 

[Jessie]

The only thing I will do since I have it is polish the edges off of the finger guard. A little sharp there

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

I wish Academy carried Boker!

 

[Richard Simmons]

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.

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.