Top 5 Boker Knives - One Brand Collection Challenge

[@sencerr226]

One brand challenge time *YES*

[@1981-A_R]

Is this the first 1 brand challenge? Loving the concept , cant wait for my favourite brands 😍

[@1981-A_R]

I scrolled back through the videos and can only find one other , that being the cold steel 1 brand video! I'll check that out after this

[@blondhairblackstrat]

Cold Steel. 1) Large Luzon 2) Medium Luzon 3) XL Voyager serrated/clip point 4) 5 1/2 " Peacemaker ll 5) Heavy Duty Sword Cane Honorable mentions__Gladius Machete, Katana Machete, and Tokyo Spike necker.

[@blondhairblackstrat]

Wish List: Mayhem

[@1981-A_R]

@@blondhairblackstrat thanks man!

[@jakebanks4365]

I would love to see a Spyderco one brand challenge!

[@pauljosephbuggle3722]

Yes, we like these kind of videos.

[@chiefbrody1090]

This series is my favorite. Keep it up boys!

[@thui7889]

I’d argue that the Boker Barlow series would be a great fit for the gentleman’s category

[@somepseudonym2750]

That's what I was thinking. The urban Barlow feels more of a gentleman's knife.

[@DeadlyDigger]

LOVE the full overview of all the knives you did at the start please make that a regular thing

[@Vares65]

Always fun when one of these videos starts and the knife I have in my pocket is also one of the knives laying on the table.

[@jeffturnbull9661]

I come into these videos knowing next to nothing about knife technology, blade design, materials, grinds, etc, so these posts are so informative and I come away feeling much better prepared to make a knowledgeable purchase, I do NOT feel financially prepared however, but still enjoying these

[@robertluo72]

I think the most beautiful Böker Knife is the Vollintegral 2. nothing in their lineup beats that.

[@muskyman1018]

I’ve been eyeing that Sherman since it dropped, glad to see it made the cut.

[@DylanLey]

One of my favorite Boker knives in my collection is the Button Lock Kaiken!

[@bobarends6324]

Boker Boxer, designed by Ralphael Durand. One of the most beautiful pocket knives imo.

[@nerdskiii]

I own the Savannah and its my favourite knife! the quality is amazing & most comfortable knife I ever owned! DEF buy it ppl!

[@martinjcamp]

Excellent Presentation. Like ALL of your Presentations! Thank You again and again, David.

[@thefrenchkaddict]

Hi DCA, here's my five Böker list : Full size folder : Böker Plus Evade by Serge Panchenko / 3" folder : Böker Plus Canoe by Joe Mangiafico / Gentlemen folder : Böker Plus Tech Tool 1 Titan / Light fixed blade : Boker Plus Little Rok by James Helm / Full size fixed blade : Boker Plus Tracker by Dave Wenger

[@guycalgary7800]

Boker sportmesser in stag became my new EDC and i have a feeling it will be for decades to come.

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

I love the tank steel blank too. Wow I think I need that.

[@chrisjosekuehl]

That urban Barlow is the most gentlemen knife

[@davidheath2427]

OH I do like this series . Boker Bonco would and is my choice for small camp fixed blade . And you mentioned it the tracker . Keep it going . Thanks to you both .

[@masonmorley5065]

I have a boker gentleman's knife. It's one of those slim ones that fits in your shirt pocket. It has really nice orangish redish wood on the handle. Which is why it's my favorite.

[@lwilson95990]

My new favorite series keep them coming!

[@norsefalconer]

Need help. There was a folder profiled on a previous episode that had rope-like/helical jimping on the blade spine. I cannot remember the model or brand. Any help with that is appreciated.

[@knifecenter]

QSP Canary fixed blade is the only thing that comes to mind, can't remember a folder: bit.ly/3ZFijhD -DCA

[@norsefalconer]

@@knifecenter That's must be it. My memory is playing tricks on me, lol. Thanks!

[@gordonmacdowell8117]

As another guy with big mitts, I love my Boker Plus Roundhouse. That M4 Sherman Damascus is definitely on my grail knife list. I'd probably choose the Boker Bronco for a hard use mid-sized knife, just because that really expensive one I might not want to use as hard. The Tracker is the obvious answer to big chopper to smash around with. The one thing you left out was the wide variety of tiny fixed blades that Boker has, many of them still fine for people with large hands: like the Pry Pro, Nessmi Mini, Mikri, and AK1.

[@barrykarpowich731]

Really a great idea Wow Thank you😊

[@papik1965]

Thanks guys. Nice selection from Boker! Was glad you picked the LRF with white resin handles, grabbed my eye from the start 😊. Have ordered and look forward to receiving it.

[@BTLtrips]

I just can`t get warm with this knives. I would love to find a Böker knife that I like but for the price I just can`t. In my opinion Böker has to arive in the modern knife era and let the oldschool knife designs go.

[@zandermint6831]

This is by far my favorite Tuesday section you do, beat the icon is a good filler in the mean time though

[@kevinstryker6440]

With all of the $50 D2 flippers out there, I am surprised that there are 2 examples in this video that are almost $100 for a D2 bladed knife. Personally, I would not pay that much for D2 when I could get a 3.11" blade of S35VN for $70...

[@scottmackey4182]

Especially for a liner lock or frame lock flipper.

[@acid6urns]

i mean it’s more about designs than anything, boker’s kaizen is s35vn for less than 100, if it isn’t for you it just isn’t 🤷‍♂️better than benchmade charging $350 for their infidel in d2

[@acid6urns]

you think the d2 at $100 is bad the thunder storm is aus8 for $90

[@lonetrader1]

And one with aus8!?!😅 boker has been smoking benchmades Crack for some time now.....

[@Thrael72008]

​@jimbook3663 probably true. As do european stores when it comes to American knives. Surprisingly... there's nothing as cheap as what you guys pay in WMK, BladeHQ etc, etc. Everything is 25% more expensive in the reputable EU stores. Even Chinese brands cost more. If I buy directly from China, Customs might stop the order and confiscate the knife.

[@Pharto_Stinkus]

can I ask why you didnt consider the Caracal or any of the excellent Trappers for the larger blade?

[@knifecenter]

If it weren''t for the pocket clip on the Caracal, which I find pretty uncomfortable, it would have been on the table. The Urban Trappers are nice too, and was one of the first two Bokers I bought personally, but aren't as heavy-duty as I wanted for the category. Cheers! -DCA

[@OldBadger1]

I have 3, Three! Boker plus Xs (some bought from knife center)with Broken Back Springs! Wrote to Boker, no answer. Never will I trust that company again. I have a new one in the box., I will give it for free to anyone that shows up. I was hoping to find the ultimate slip joint, as per local knife laws.

[@OldBadger1]

Pick up. Israel.

[@DampActionRC]

Interesting series, easy start with Boker! Great pick

[@joelsk7149]

Barlow + Canoe was definitely the call! 💔

[@Sharper_Than_Most]

I was surprised not seeing the gust on here!!

[@kermitthepog7063]

I enjoy this series. I'd like to see one of the budget Chinese brands next, Kizer, Civivi, CJRB or QSP

[@rwe1]

Of all the knives I own my Boker Gemini is my #1 favorite. I do appreciate the Storm and Roundhouse, but I'd go Gemini.

[@timtitus2532]

I would have an Urban Trapper titanium frame lock with carbon fiber scales for my gentlemen Carry. I have one and use it for the aspect of everything gentlemanly.

[@profesorEDC]

Love the options on the table. Unfortunately Boker's QC has been letting me down quite often with different prices. Great vid guys👍

[@ASimao71]

+1 here, unfortunately! 👍

[@mattdevarney947]

Boker plus are comparative garbage compared to the original solingen lines. Tried a plus folder, lasted a couple years then went back to my trusty 25 year old scout

[@profesorEDC]

@@mattdevarney947 even the Solingen line, I've found QC issues there so, pretty disappointed there

[@realbroggo]

Great vid - love the concept. Choosing Boker peaked my interest. I've never really connected with Boker designs and have found their quality to vary considerably. Was really interested in your opinions and observations - another set of eyes can really help. Couple of nice blades here so I think I might have a fresh look at Boker and see how I go. Sharp blades all.

[@mattdevarney947]

Boker solingen are still the premium line, boker plus are farmed out to other manufacturers no telling who is making them, arbolito are south american and pretty good quality but limited styles and the magnum line are plain junk.

[@shrooman777]

Had to get the Sherman, first knife purchase due to knife and tank both matching my last name. It’s become my office (etc) carry due to the reasonable size and not being an auto.

[@hermestrismagistos3145]

The M4 Sherman and Little Rock are nice.

[@j.w.9407]

Love this theme … thank you!

[@alexpervanoglu7420]

I have one Boker Plus. The BOB. After years of owning and using it I am still very much undecided. I think my go to manufacture has to be FOX. Their Bushcraft Parang is my most used blade.

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

I like the roundhouse too

[@wudger901]

Very clever concept

[@HollowKid]

Nice choices! I'd prefer your alternate selections for small folder & gent's knife, but overall wouldn't be disappointed either way.

[@XFS540]

Man, if that Urban Barlow was a little thinner and maybe half an inch longer, would be an ideal EDC for me.

[@thefrenchkaddict]

Hi DCA, for a 5 knives challenge, I instantly think Böker ❤. For the full size folder, the brand new Elso, designed by Kornel Kiss perhaps exactly fits your needs.

[@thefrenchkaddict]

Hey DCA, so sad you do not have the full size tracker for the video. It is clearly the winner of the 3 full size fixies.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

After the size and design of a knife grabs my attention, the next thing that l ask for in a pocket folder is a deep carry pocket clip. (Even before steel type) If the knife doesn't have a deep carry clip (as in many Spydercos) then the availability of secondary market clips must be available (as in Lynch northwest). A good example of my thinking is the Spyderco Para 3, or the Emerson CQC 7, both capable of replacing the factory clips with something from Lynch.

[@comaSF]

I take them all!

[@CopeWERX]

Boker folding Smatchet 1 knife to rule them all.

[@viniciuseleo]

No one asked, but my Böker top picks are: - Prymate Pro - Prymini Pro - Nessmi Pro - Barlow BFF - AK1 Honorable mentions: F3 II, Minos

[@Zen_Ali_123]

Looking forward to handling an Urban Barlow The Savanah is amazing Everyone needs an El Gigante

[@jacobpeterson1165]

No pocket fixed? They have only a few, but they are incredible

[@tmurray1972]

Cool video, love the M4. I would like to see same type video but with Hogue folders.✌🏻

[@Sammyandbobsdad]

So you’re saying buy them all? Right? Right? All of ‘em, buy, right?

[@JerryLoffelbein]

An interesting thought, especially when reading Larrin Thomas's new book. For generations, people have regarded German steel as some of the best, but it seems as though they're not too invested in keeping up with modern blade alloys. You can still find German-made x50CrMov15 in plentiful kitchen knives, but that's about it. Boker uses a lot from Böhler-Uddeholm which is Austrian. There is a facility from them in Germany, but it doesn't look like M390 or N690 is produced there. I do have a Viper Orso 2 made with German-made QPM 20-4 (Lohmann's M390 alloy) but they're not large enough to supply steel for many large-scale producers. It's probably the case that a lot of European countries have pride in manufacturing in EU countries rather than a singular source, like when us 'muricans look for "Made in USA" but maybe I'm wrong there.

[@jamesgilman1123]

Do one of these with cold steel please please please

[@davidgarrett5671]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/joTFlYppidZqrKMsi=A_FAN3nE4BNGNmy1

[@knifecenter]

Already did :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/joTFlYppidZqrKM

[@chrissheep]

I know, it hasn't been released jet, but as a big folder I had chosen the Böker kihon DC.

[@arrowheadguys7637]

Cool video idea, wrong company. I've spent far too much money on Bokers only to have QC issues with every single one I've gotten including the Sherman damascus knife that has the most insane lockstick. But it sure looks cool in its display case on the mantle...

[@danieldaniels4168]

I got the Sherman with Magnacut and my lockstick is also insanly hard. Hard to unlock the frame lock with the thumb😢 is there any solution with it?

[@arrowheadguys7637]

@@danieldaniels4168 take it apart and polish the mating surfaces or send it back for replacement

[@lonetrader1]

Ditto

[@davidgarrett5671]

I’ve not had the issue with my Bokers but I don’t have the Sherman. For that one at the price I would have contacted Boker. My lockstick problem is the Malibu. I did have to send one Boker back with a chip out of the tang, even though I took it apart they replaced it.

[@lonetrader1]

​@arrowheadguys7637 I've sent 2 knives back to them(1 of which I sent back 3 times before giving up) and have never been satisfied The best ones still are the ak74 autos! I have a ton of them and their amazing!! But most of the other stuff is junk

[@janreineke7275]

Nice video and interesting choices, but when i saw the thumbnail i had really different knifes come to my mind that i missed here. Kihon, Atlas and definitely the Bronco would have been high on my list.

[@009flyingchinchilla]

Would you be able to compare the Boker Elso to the Taggedout and Jutland? It looks like it could be a budget substitution for those knives, after handling them would you say thats true?

[@Errcyco]

Thanks for showing some nicer Baker stuff!, and you're right.. they aren't as well known for filing bigger knives. I liked all of them.. The CF Sherman 2.9" probably my favorite. After years of collecting I finally appreciate a good sub-3" blade. Can you do this with Kansept? They don't really have a big fixed but you could suggest something in the same vein for anything they lack. You'd be the only channel with a dedicated kansept video (they are getting very popular). Thanks guys

[@kevinAuman1]

If Mr Lynn Thompson is able to use the bowie sheaths stuffed inside the waistband then I'm betting that you too could pull it off lol it boggles my mind how such a large/short fella can be so martailly capable when im sure he has a difficult time even tying his shoes 😂 likely why he took to the edged weapons and especially larger ones 😝🤷‍♂️

[@The4cp]

I don't have enough Boker knives. I believe the only one I have is the Wildcat.

[@kentglass3894]

love some boker

[@mikeloeffler2801]

Hey David did you see broker came out with a slip joint gentleman knife called the atlas can you carry that over there love the Chanel keep up the good work👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheMaroney]

Y'ALL should feature the KIZER VARATAS

[@WALSTIB107]

any of these with reversible pocket clips/made for lefty's? Doesn't look like it, and that bums me out. Please let me know if I'm wrong!

[@joelopez3954]

Thanks for reminding me why I $till don’t have a BOKER in my collection yet 🤑

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

Aphex and Canoe are gorgeous! If only the Canoe had a flipper tab it would have been an instant buy. Also, Lucas Burnley has three knives here, why does he design only bangers? Shout out to the magnum life knife as well, alot of bang for your buck there!

[@trm2103]

DCA - could you explain the various nomenclature around clip points? California. Muskrat. Straight. Etc. What distinguishes one from another?

[@joshuatempleton9556]

the boker lrf is going to be my next knife. i love my crkt symmetry i bought from you but i am finding that some tasks are a little difficult with the slip joint. the knife has a habit of closing if bumped on the spine.

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

Stubby Kwaikens ❤❤❤

[@daveglarner2138]

I totally understand what you were doing when you went the way you did, but I'd have a lot of trouble getting rid of the Canoe and the Barlow. I probably would have gone with those instead and just accepted that my 5 knife collection didn't make as much sense.

[@cylentone]

Serious question: Why is it that we hardly ever see Boker on the channel anymore? Lack of new products? Lack of innovations? Value for money not competitive?

[@rtz549]

All those things. Cold steel has better prices.

[@lonetrader1]

REALLY bad qc! The best ones are the ak74 line. Most of the rest are junk

[@B-leafer]

As a prolific customer.. Here are a couple things for knife designers and companies to think about.. 1. If you put a hole in the blade..I WON'T BUY IT! 1.5. Skip the half tang, cable tang etc. Don't try to talk me into it. It's a no-go. 2. I won't purchase your weird blade designs.. Tried and true "old" designs are NOT boring. They are functional and that is the reason i buy a knife. 3. I don't purchase blades under 3in. 3.5. I won't sacrifice strong built knife engineering for decreased weight. I'm not so weak i can't or won't carry an "over-built" knife. Ex. Leave the liners in your folders.. 4. Over use of the term.. "tactical". Think about it.. 5. EDC does NOT automatically mean small/er.. 6. I don't agree with the "trend" of thinner and thinner blade stock to make the knife "slicey ". It is a cheap design. Blade grind and shape can make a thick stock blade "slicey". If you disagree, consider the Japanese katana. Very slicey. NOT thin blade stock. So, in general, i don't purchase thin stock blades.. 7. All knives including multifunction tools do NOT need pocket clips. 8. I will NOT sacrifice edge holding capability for easy sharpening. They have a thing now called a diamond sharpener.. 9.i own hundreds of knives and have given away more and better than what i have, so i am not inexperienced. 10. Some companies are very reluctant to incorporate newer, and super steel into their lineup..you know who you are. If the steel is better, i buy it. I will save up my money to get quality steel. 11. Bonus point: I have no use for, and will never own a "scandi-grind" blade. Ever. My dad once told me, "son, always buy the best quality tools you can possibly afford.." i have lived by this rule all my life. It served me well, and I have never regretted it. This translates into my knife purchases as well because a knife is a tool. Maybe the first one ever created.

[@duybear4023]

This is a nice intellectual exercise. Cold Steel could fit this challenge too.

[@davidgarrett5671]

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[@knifecenter]

We actually did that one first, about a month ago right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joTFlYppidZqrKM

[@rollanddesjardins8392]

You said the Sherman was $490 then you said the savanna was the most expensive at $453

[@knifecenter]

Yeah, I realized that after the fact. Sorry! -DCA

[@rollanddesjardins8392]

@@knifecenter no worries

[@Ozone077]

The only drawback of the El Gigante is the lack of a lanyard hole. Otherwise, it's a very good knife. I think it's better than the similar Cold Steel Trail Master Bowie.

[@Alexander210]

This series is amazing but holy crap it's exhausting. So many knives that DCA has to see and to put just merely like 10-15 on the table and go from there. DCA = knife jesus

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

Do a spyderco 5 knife challenge next. I dare you Mr Anderson. I feel like the agent in the Matrix. Mr. Anderson you've got my attention.

[@chrisreuther4546]

I hate the thumb stud placement on that thunderstorm

[@Codename-B]

That El gigante is to a Trail Master what the Torito is to the recon scout. All four fine blades tho.

[@unfi6798]

Hi DCA. We pick the same selection as you. Cowabunga.! Must also mention all the other comparison knives are great too. Out of curiousity which knives would Thomas pick for the one brand challenge? Cheers from Australia.

[@gregm963]

Break out the check book!

[@soundknight]

Love a glass breaker on a knife... Or a bottle cap toggle

[@chrisjosekuehl]

Isn’t the boker bronco a good Bushcraft knife from them?

[@Byatrizful]

"Here is my 5 knives collection." 14 knives on table.

[@davidgarrett5671]

Didn’t watch before posting, did you?

[@jayr526]

Did you ever have to finally decide? Say yes to one and let the other one ride. There's so many folders, your tears you must hide. Did you ever have to finally decide?

[@jayr526]

Hi to Thomas behind the camera.

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

Reverend Anderson , nice job.

[@MrBeefy-og7nw]

Hi Thomas!

[@Tree_Stabbing_Troy]

El Gigante .... Spanish for.... The Giant

[@tylerlevings8578]

You gotta put the boker kalashnikov in there

[@yankee23a]

And kitchen knives....6th category

[@jayr526]

Be sure and buy lots of gentlemen's knives.

[@naseemnasir]

Dear DCA. I think you should stop saying "finger-safe". Disengaging of most other types of locks are safe and have been safe. Unsafe users on the other hand are what causes issues. I understand that some locks have advantages over others. But a safe user will always be safe from their knives.

[@adrianjagmag]

Boker also sells multitools 🙂