Not your granddad’s EDC
Enough about the blade; there’s a whole other half of this knife that deserves attention. Interestingly, the handle has some traditional elements, but also offers what could be called a couple of modern conveniences.
The scales are made from red beech wood, which really brings home the knife’s rustic looks. Its gold-colored liners and other hardware aid that. However, it’s worth noting that this wood is heat-treated, which increases its stability and durability.
This is a lot of knife for such a low price.
As mentioned, this knife hearkens back to the heydays of slipjoints. However, it’s actually not a slipjoint; it has a bona fide liner lock. While still on the older side of the lock mechanism spectrum, it’s still more secure and safe than a simple slipjoint.
As a finishing touch, the butt of the handle has a brass-lined lanyard hole, should you choose to attach one. And you get all of this for … wait for it … under $30. Yes, really. Even considering its more basic elements, this is a lot of knife for such a low price, especially from a brand like Böker.
