Budget Auto Knives: One Is Way Better!

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[@HorseLuvr101]

There’s a reason the Boker K is becoming a budget classic

[@JuandelaCruz001]

THIS level of honest, practical assessment (not ridiculous destruction tests!) is why GT is my go to gear channel!

[@seanthetattooartist1670]

There’s a small scratch on the back of the schrade that clearly shows that it’s alluminum. Glass reinforced nylon doesn’t shiny and metallic under paint. Lol

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

16:53 ADHD button

[@Bigbrodonateddollarsthroughsup]

Lmao

[@user-gp5md9tb3w]

Thanks brah 😰

[@gilleyink]

Good to see your review on these 2 knives. I have been carrying the Boker for a couple years with no failures, great knife for the money. Just bought one with sv30 steel for $60. Love your channel keep it up.

[@jacobweisth7180]

The Schrade is aluminium. I tested mine, and it seems to be just a little bit softer than the aluminium used on Cold Steel's Code 4, but it sure is aluminium. After a few months of use I have yet to experience the problem with lock up. You might just have been unlucky, but then again, I might just have been lucky with mine. Will test it again when I get back home to make sure :) Other than that, totally agree :)

[@oldgeccko8207]

I like that backdrop, it's perfect for the Knife reviews.

[@garrettferrell6821]

I just got my Boker Kalashnikov 74 auto in the mail today and I am absolutely blown away by how well this knife functions..I pops out with authority,if you didn’t have a little bit of a grip on it,the knife would jump out of your hand..I just seen BladeHQ got some other Boker autos in that are made in D2..I believe it was the Boker “Strike” and they are just a couple bucks more than the Kalashnikov 74 auto at $50 a pop..I will be ordering one of them later this week

[@anderssorenson9998]

reminds me of Germany they have street markets where they usuaally had those kalashnikov knives in the goofy dragunov magazine box

[@jameshinegardner1373]

Aaron thanks for having great channel. Take care and God bless you and your family brother.

[@mporiginal7203]

I like the backdrop, it's a good change. Changing things up like that occasionally is refreshing. Great vid as always.

[@andyperrine9987]

Great info. Just ordered a Boker in the Tanto style, all black. Pretty excited.

[@raymondsoler5245]

I just got a Boker from HQ and I absolutely love it on sale from $75-$34 fantastic buy!

[@angrough7551]

Background is awesome and the review was great. Thank you for the info!

[@o1mtbiker]

I like the boker I have bought that knife over and over. It’s a good work knife for what I do. Only issue is I have had a blade break when I dropped it, Nd the spring has now broken in 2 knives. But that’s over a few years of constant use

[@troymanning3150]

Thanks Aaron! Always liked the looks of those Bokers. Glad to hear it's a good knife for the $

[@jeffnixon4534]

I like how you point out that your opinions are your opinions in a world where everyone thinks they’ve gotta be right, great reviews man, I’m bout to go watch one on the launch now 👌🏻

[@rtsj4982]

Bought the Boker yesterday and then this vid popped up on my feed. I watched on pins and needles waiting to see if I made the right choice. Thanks! Great video.

[@sdedc6506]

LOVE my Boker. Probably my favorite knife right now even though it's one of my cheapest.

[@collinstphillip]

Saved me time and money. As always, thanks and keep the excellent reviews coming. Thanks!

[@1999Valkyrie]

Good video, very informative. I had a bit of side-to-side blade wobble on one of my Bokers, and was able to tighten the pivot screw ever so slightly. Now there is no play.

[@rickn7498]

Thanks for the video! Helped me make a proper and inexpensive decision!

[@abc456f]

Just got the new Kalashnikov with harpoon blade, my first Kalashnikov. Yes, it's aus 8 but for $43, I have no problem with that. What blew me away is how hard it fires out! Dare I say better than my Protech tr-4. Going directly into my pocket as my edc. Came hair shaving sharp as well. And the coolest box too!

[@brenthobson4814]

I've had a Boker Magnum with black Tanto blade for years. It has never let me down. I think Boker makes good knives. Awesome review!

[@mikerobbins5049]

I have 2 Benchmade Auto’s... one of which I carried for 2 years. I now have a Boker 74 and have carried it for I think 4 years and love it. The button on mine sticks up further than the one on your knife. At least I think it does. You can actually feel mine above the handle... I do have to tighten it every once in a while though...

[@jayspot4]

Glad I purchased the Boker - thanks Aaron for the thorough review!

[@stevenhuffman4525]

Really enjoyed the video. I have been wanting an automatic for a long time now but they are usually too expensive for the good ones. This comparison video was very informative. I was going to get the Schrade even after the review because I really liked the way it looked but, after going to the Blade HQ website I found a Boker in all black with a blade that I really liked so I went with it instead. I have a couple Boker knives already that are manual openers and I carried them each for years without any complaints. The brand impressed me. Thanks again for the review. Very helpful.

[@MDTAR15]

Thank you sir, your tests made my decision for me a LOT easier!

[@johnmckinney1493]

I jave the boker spear point and love it. I'm a truck driver and also have a hk snd a Gerber Sykes l, but my edc is the boker

[@howardzeller3526]

Great review, First time I visited your site. Keep them coming, THX

[@terrillschneider3778]

Aaron Thanks My best friend just sent me a Dagger blade D2 Blackwash Kalashnikov today for Christmas And so far I love it It’s my first automatic since the Buck Quickfire which really sucks I appreciate the testing God bless

[@jerryrigger3040]

For nearly 4 years now the Boker Kalashnikov is my most carried knife. As good today as the day I got it, and just the right size/weight for me.

[@ChrisvilleUSA]

My boker is great. Been in daily use for about 6 months. Paint on handle wore off quick but easy to sharpen. Kershaw blur is pretty good also crkt fossil is so smooth and has stout blade.

[@edcevo3052]

I love my Boker Kalashnikov with Cts-xhp steel! One of my favorites!

[@RecoilCDS]

Own 3 Boker auto kalashnikov auto knives and have no issues. Had them for over a year as my daily carries and love them. You get a lot of knife for the price. Obviously not a benchmade or a microtech, but trust them. I wear a schrade karambit neck knife, but that was the only knife design that appealed to me.

[@mikeyluke]

Solid review. Thanks.

[@DannyPodesta]

Love my new Boker, thanks for the info!

[@geoffryfeinberg830]

Great review.. awesome back drop.

[@brucebennett9886]

Great review, thanks.

[@josefstalin9678]

Im in Oregon which is great because not only do we have Benchmade, Kershaw, CRKT, Gerber, and Leatherman but we also have very relaxed knife laws. Its legal here to carry a ballistic knife

[@goghphucough6410]

Good to know! I have been looking for a good Automatic Knife. I carry a SOG Fielder, folding knife and I love it but I want an auto.

[@weirdmusicmixmaster]

only issues i had with my boker was initial sharpness wasnt too hot and i had to decommission the spring for state laws but in a few weeks im ordering a new coil spring

[@pattyhays487]

I've been needing a good auto knife to cut tomatoes with. Thanks.

[@liamvincent8066]

Here in Canada we can't have automatics but we can have assisted and we don't have a blade size law. I can open carry a sword.

[@barrybueler3356]

The Tod please open carry downtown and tape it wanna see ur face in the back of a police car😢

[@rodrigoteresa7944]

Barry Bueler He's telling the truth. I live there too and swords are not restricted at all.

[@randyyeager]

I'm Canadian as well...the problem with our laws it that it leaves a ton of it up to the RCMP/metro police... the can and do take away blades whether they are legal or not...and their is zero you can really do about it... because the laws are fairly vague and leave it up to the police to decide...

[@randyyeager]

you can even be charged...as you need to have a good reason to be carrying any blade in public....and saying it's for self defense doesn't have legal grounds here...as it's illegal to defend yourself with a weapon here.... You can be charged for carrying a wrench here if they deem it...

[@rodrigoteresa7944]

Randy Yeager Just don't act stupid with your blade and they won't care. Take it out, use it, put it back and you should have no problem. It also helps for them to not be finding it once they're already searching you because of another crime/suspicious behaviour.

[@elijahweaver2282]

It's just the coating on the aluminum man. Great video I just ordered on of bikers limited edition kalashnikovs it's the blue and black all their new colors are great

[@jimmyvalhalla1939]

The boker is not aluminum. The handles are zinc alloy. Tried to do an anodizing once. Handles basically dissolved.

[@Jack_all]

according to Boker's website the scales are Aluminum, www.bokerusa.com/pocketknives/kalashnikov/kals-74-01kals74n. You may have got a clone?

[@logannewcome]

Bobby Robertson I doubt there's many clones of a $30 knife

[@user-sc6uw4cw9w]

F

[@brianhughes7042]

Yea I have a couple of Boker knifes and they are all great for the price you can’t go wrong I have $30 $50 and $100 Bokers and love them all the same great knifes 🔪

[@ronintucson1]

I really enjoyed your video and review. I have already purchased a Junglas and Esee 6 based at least partially on your reviews of those knives. I believe that the Stone Wash is the better finish. At least that is the one I prefer. I have some hesitation when using My Esee knives in food prep because of the original finish. So the Stone wash would be my preferred finish and thank you for another great video and review. ronintucson

[@harley1969chuco]

Beautiful review I would not have a problem with any of the blades , the rubber cut is sumwhat an extrem test , but the price is right , just for the simple fact I personally would not put my high dollar blades through extream use , That's why we have cheaper blades , beautiful review

[@Iaintgivingmyinstaout]

I have a boker klashnikov and its great. Its in my edc until the day i die.

[@reps138]

i just ordered this shrade from blade hq a couple weeks ago.. i love it. only difference is my lock is in the same location but on the spine, not the handle scale..... anyone else have one with the lock on the spine?

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Excellent video too btw!

[@stevegareau123]

Like the video and new backdrop great channel

[@lucaslegendre7759]

Just bought a black on black boker with a carbon fiber kydex sheath. Ive always gone spyderco but wanted to mx thing up ever since i lost my Paramilitary 2 :( I also picked up a boker balisong trainer.

[@kenpierson3548]

ive had my k74 11 yrs still going strong

[@Kiwitakimago]

Great video! Just subbed

[@AntoniusRome]

I've had issues with my Boker. The big one being, the lock failed.

[@kenmarapese9085]

Excellent vid, I'll take the Emerson Launch 5!

[@donnamadera2414]

I've carried the Boer daily since 2006. Great work horse. Paid $26.00 spring is a little weak these days.

[@racerx1508]

I'd go with the Boker for sure.👍

[@shaneorrison956]

Great review as usual! I have the same clip point Kalashnikov, just in the all blacked out version. Great knife. Although I don't think it actually has a reversible pocket clip. If you look closely where it sits at the butt of the handle, there are little cutouts that allow it to fit snugly in place. The other side does not have these. Juuuust for future reference. Haha Peace man!

[@ianmoritzkrecic7929]

You could find a sharp object and try to get through the coating an the schrade handle. That might reveal if the handle is aluminum or not.

[@SortaDopeIGuess]

Any reliable EDC knife w a safety button? I like the safety button for the kids. I know it’s not a Be All deterrent but useful for me.

[@misterbaker9728]

Got a spring assist schrade for 17 things solid heavy as shit. Boker wharncliffe also. Love it. Bout to order another one...

[@unocarb]

For budget I love my boker..its as rugged as the rifle its named after, invincible little knife

[@louisramirez3128]

The Schrade Handle IS Aluminun - I can see where it has been nicked & that part shines. If you wanted to really find out 4 sure U can scratch it...

[@Musicmaddnes]

I'm glad I live in PA for the relaxed weapons laws. The only knives regulated in PA is daggers.

[@pbjones1275]

I bought a HK auto knife at Big 5 sporting goods, here were I live. It is one of the best auto knives I’ve bought.Only 19.99 on sale.

[@edwardkane1978]

The Boker Kalashnikov is hands down the best budget auto .Even in S30V or XHP it can be found in the sub $70 price range. Replacement springs are cheap and readily available. I recently purchased a mini Kalashnikov in XHP for edc and I love it. This is one high value/low price auto.

[@edwardkane1978]

I like it enough to get a full size XHP Kalashnikov, too. The mini gets a touch up on a ceramic hone occasionally but it has an impressive edge holding quality regardless. This seems to be the type of material you'd be better off keeping up with the edge rather than letting it get dull. Recently I purchased the Cold Steel Code 4, Recon 1, American Lawman, and the Talwar in CTS-XHP.

[@edwardkane1978]

You won't regret it Cypress Hunter. I would classify it as a high value back up blade. Enjoy.

[@edwardkane1978]

You won't be sorry.

[@ALEEN517]

In today's market, the Boker Strike auto is under $40 and is an excellent edc auto. I carried one until I made the switch to a double action OTF auto Microtech Ultratech. But the Boker Strike auto is an excellent budget auto.

[@cleverkitsune4302]

Take a look at the kershaw link 1776.. Good quality at a reasonable price often below 30 bucks

[@ceefrea]

You can turn the Schrade into a fixed blade. That's a neat feature.

[@bencheng2864]

What are the two models of kershaw launch series knifes you mentioned in the beginning of the video?

[@txduck]

Hold the Schrade still for a second and you’d see the nick in the handle above the lock showing it’s aluminum and not polymer. It’s more than likely some mim process that gives it the odd feel

[@melquisedeczapata8212]

Im in Colorado as well any boker strikes you want to get rid of?

[@CoolGuyStuff]

Boker knives are great. I just got the sub ak74 in s30v and it is amazing

[@danhold1]

Great knife, Boker

[@richardhenry1969]

Ak74 in xhp is the bomb I love mine I want to get another one before you can't get them anymore

[@williamshelton4265]

On the back where you scratched it, it’s looks like it’s aluminum but it’s coated

[@carbonitegamorrean8368]

I know old vid but its useful to me so thx

[@mikeloeffler2801]

I think Boker is the best I love your channel keep up the great work I watch all of your videos you rock man👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🍺

[@jayclark7237]

Use a continuity tester on the scales. Aluminum will conduct current, but I don't think polymer will.

[@motomark9736]

My Boker has zero blade play I think the Kalashnikov is a great knife I have a friend who's carried they same Boker ak74 for 10 + years I just got one from my son for my birthday

[@richardcox5998]

Hey man! Love your videos! Everything from blades to bags! You need to get you a Microtech Ultratech or utx85 and do a field review!!!

[@jorgefernandez6407]

What do you think of Boker using D2 steel instead of AUS-8?

[@smokethirteen]

If you scratch the handle and the material in the scratch is silver colored, it is metal and likely Al. If the material in the scratch is the same color as the surface of it is injection molded. some sort of nylon or plastic.

[@theshapeexists]

Put a tooth or tongue to it. If it's cold it's metal, if it's not it's plastic

[@m.s.l.7746]

You really think there's a version of the spearpoint that's sharpened on both edges? It kinda obvious why that's not possible with a folder.

[@xxincomingsqueaksxx182]

Ikr

[@Infamouscoma885]

I love where I live since I literally could carry around any sort of sharp weapon and not get stopped any knife is legal here! Also I have a gerber 06 auto military edition auto knife! It's awesome! I got it from a military girl who just wanted to let it go as she got a new issue knife I only payed $20! Yeah $20 for a gerber auto with nice steel!

[@stephenn2001]

With the XHP blade edition of Boker, would you rate that higher than the AUS-8?

[@troy9er]

Thanks for the nice review. I live in Illinois which usually sucks in regard to any LAWS regarding guns or knifes. However the Governor just passed a law that says if you have an illinois gun card you can carry and own automatic knifes. We just got a new governor in the last midterm election, hoping he don’t change the laws around. We were the last state to offer CCW. I know other states are worse than illinois but here they have made it very expensive to get your CCW.

[@357Franknitty]

Yep, DJ Project have you found sites to buy switchblades from?? Bladehq won't sell to IL unless your law enforcement or military.

[@TubeRadiosRule]

I feel for you. Illinois only got CCW because SCOTUS more-or-less said they had to (Mcdonald vs. Chicago), so the legislators in Obamaland drag their heels whenever they think they can get away with it. In Michigan, the laws have been slowly relaxed, but the potheads who got lured out from under their rocks by a recreational weed initiative on the last ballot voted in Wretched Twitmer as our state's governor, and SHE wants to implement New York style gun control despite the fact that we've been doing reasonably well without it. Bet she'd re-instate the ban on automatic knives, too, if she thought she could get away with it... >:(

[@redstingraycorvette]

Great video I’m gonna get myself a broker

[@nrich5127]

Today is May 16 2021 - has this problem been addressed by Schrade 3 1/2 years later ?

[@DonkeyBuns]

You have issues with that Boker button? Dude my hands are huge and that button is phenomenal. PS all autos have minor side to side play. Lest the action be slow due to friction.

[@brucemorton13]

Too bad; I much prefer the blade shape of the Schrade. It's been over a year since you published this program, has there been any action by Schrade to fix/improve the locking mechanism?

[@peterrobertson2334]

I had same problem

[@Errror404]

Good video sir. Is it me or did Schrade "borrow" the Benchmade Rift blade design? (Just happened to have my Rift in front of me while I watched this vid.)

[@MrChamberlaindavidd]

Colorado's ban lift is EXACTLY why I am watching this. Moved from a legal state 10 years ago have missed my autos and balisongs since!

[@bartholomewnelson1801]

You actually got rid of them when you moved?

[@MrChamberlaindavidd]

@@bartholomewnelson1801 I got rid of them when Colorado law enforcement discovered I owned them and confiscated them before charging me with an Illegal weapons charge for each one. 122 in total. I got lucky had the arresting officer not completely screwed up getting the case dismissed I would've faced 60+ years.

[@Dialysisforever]

At 05:37 I think you can see the aluminum showing through the coating.

[@jcravoc4223]

How could you think it’s grn, when theres a scratch on it showing the aluminum? Its aluminum. I modded one and have it bare.

[@calebheigl4103]

Are they legal in New York?