I carried a knife like that in highschool in the 70's. It was a lock back but no pocket clip back then. I think it was called a Black Cat and was a copy of an old German military pocket knife. I carried it for years and only cost a couple of bucks.
Yeah for sure it's definitely got the Mercator vibe to it which I carry all the time. Looks nice though. The Mercators are no longer that cheap unfortunately!
Yes it was a German Mekcator K55K pocket knife, made by the Otter company. They are still made today by the same german company. And the france company makes the same type of pocket knife, named Doku Doku.
@@nuikoputai8534 Yes they got up in price, and my favorite the Anker Messer got much expensive when the pandemic started. And I hoped that would reverse to the original price, after the pandemic stopped but it remained the same. I wanted to collect all the Anker variations because I don't have them all, but now it's much expensive then when I started to collect them. Now I need to hunt for deals because for a pocket knife with one blad, and with that materials the price is ridiculous. This type of pocket knifes wore made to be a good and affordable, working knife for the working class of people. And now they have the price of a middle upper class pocket knife. I don't know how big are the salary's of the German people, but in other western country's this pocket knifes aren't so affordable anymore. 😕
Here in New Zealand they were really cheap,10-15$ NZ, but now are about $70nz. Which is ridiculous. They are a good knife for what they are tho. If I was going for a cheap pocket knife now it would be an Opinal. Still reasonably priced.
Those are really nice knives especially in the versions that come in different colors. I have two German Mercator knives along the same lines and I keep them for food, such as in a lunch box Etc. I think I'm going to look these up as they are within my budget and style that I like.
I like the expression "office carry". Retired. No longer wear a suit. Daily attire, 365 days a year is work boots, gym shorts and t-shirt. Spyderco Delica without a clip. Stick in a pocket. No clip exposed. No signal to the unwary bad guy .
More companies need to start doing this! I've passed up on so many knives because i didnt like the locking mechanism or the blade steel but would happily pay a little extra to change that
I really dig the looks of those, great additions to the thin knife genre to join Schrade with their Slyte series, in addition to what you've shown here. Thanks for the upload, I hadn't seen them before now.
I've been buying a ton of knives the last few years. Recently just bought an Al Mar Eagle flipper with titanium handles. I have that Mercator and many of the other knives that others have mentioned in these comments. I was surprised I hadn't heard of these knives until I realized I generally search for folders >3.75". Oh well. I do have several Bokers and am very pleased with them. They all came sharp and finely crafted with excellent materials. The ones I have all came with nice packaging. Some with Cordura zippered pouches and one came in a tin box.
You should checkout a yakut style knife sometime if you like collecting knives, I've been messing with one for about 2 years now and it's been fun and very different than normal knives
@@missourimongoose8858 Interesting. Kind of reminds me of Svord. The Svord reminds me of a youtuber who was making knives out of lawn mower blades. 🙂 Thanks for the lead.
Thanks for the review. I had looked at those and thought about picking one up. I like thin knives, but under 5mm is exceptional. It's an achievement to be comfortable at all at that size. When I want to carry a really thing knife, I go for my Urban Trapper or the Besttechman Dundee. And those are twice as thick as the Atlas. The Dundee is seriously underrated. It's way more comfortable and capable than it looks. Have a good day!
With such thin metal handles you could not use them very hard for long. I can imagine the lightweight folder king Ka-Bar Dozier is better for regular use and is less expensive. What really hurts is when you look at what other knives you can currently get for the $38 of the Atlas lockback version: The Cold Steel SR1 Lite (!), Ontario RAT Model 1 or Model 2, ESEE Avispa, Sencut Glidestrike, Civivi Mini Praxis, QSP Penguin, etc.
G'day Aaron, personally I couldn't consider 'em for EDC. However the lock back version is something I'd definitely throw in a med, or push bike repair, kit and that black and gold fella in particular.... jacket top pocket carry. Also, being so clean in the scales, it did occur to me, they'd make for great engraving surfaces .... if that's one's shtick. One day I hope to wake up and all the clip screws in the world have magically become recessed ............ hey, I can dream cant I ; ) Cheers Duke.
As someone who EDC a Surge with extra saw blades And a 4MaxScout, i cant see this as an option. But i know alot of fishermen who like a small Victorinox and who would love theese!
Reminds me of the SOG Slimjim, it's pocket clip wraps over the top though, for extra deep carry. The extra safety on it takes a little getting used to, and you have to flick the assisted opening with authority lol. I like it better than these from looking at them, except maybe the d2 steel.
Hey! As a German one advice, because pronouncing the 'Ö' is difficult for you as an American: The German 'Ö' is similar to your way to pronounce the 'i' in 'bird'. Try to pronounce this special kind of 'i' without the 'r' behind it. That would be a huge improvement already. If you want to make it really sound like the original, just make your mouth a bit rounder and make the sound deeper. Then you can pronounce Böker. :D Thanks for your videos and greetings from Germany!
Interesting knife- thank goodness the comments section mentioned German Mekcator K55K, I was struggling to remember... Bummer about the pocket clip, but a pretty good looking knife. Like the comment about "office carry",; I wore a suit for years, and carried a Benchmade 531, which was perfect, and IMO, much better than the Bugout.
It's good that they make locking as well as non-locking variants. I'm in the UK so I have non-locking but if it were allowed I'd carry a locking variant. The quality and fit and finish of my Bokerplus Atlas is top notch, up there with Victorinox. Here they have been around about the $25 mark for a few years now, surprisingly the price hasn't gone up. As you say they are not designed for hard use, as the handle isn't that comfortable. The Boker Tech Tool 1 has better handles for that. But as a gentleman's carry they are great. Also good if you are in a restaurant with blunt steak knives.
@@michaelboldyga6239 Basically we can EDC non-locking pocket knives, with a 3 inch limit on blades. Not fixed or locking blades, unless needed for work or a hobby e.g. fishing etc. I don't agree with the laws but believe it or not some countries in Europe are even stricter, like in Ireland they can't carry any knife at all. In Czechia you can walk around town with a hunting knife on your belt.
I don't think it is possible to make recessed screw with this handle. it is simply to thin. But if you are into that sort of knife as a slipjoint, you should also check Heinnie Haynes. They have a very similar version out of the same factory as it seems. It is made out of 8cr14mov with a few different blade shapes and a deep carry pocket clip. And also Lierande. A French company that makes this style of knifes. Ultra thin and only made out of 3 parts in total. Blade, handle and a single Pin. Backlock construction there sadly with no pocket clip option but a more substantial blade in different shapes and made out of 14c28n.
Hi Aaron! I think it's a little odd that the slip joint doesn't have a half stop. My personal favorite slip joint (really the only one I actually carry) is the Kunwu Geezer. I have the green fat carbon one. I usually really dislike fat carbon, but this one looks nice, and the walk and talk is awesome on it. It has this amazing hollow clunk at the half stop that I think is connected to the resonance of the fat carbon scales.
I think Bokerplus, Ruike and Sanrenmu are all made in the same factory. I've seen Bokerplus models either as Ruike (Tech Tool and Mini Tech Tool) or as Sanrenmu. I own 2 Bokerplus (Atlas and Mini Tech Tool 3) and one Ruike - S11 which is basically the same as the Bokerplus Mini Techtool 1, just slightly different scales. I like them all, but the scissors (on the Bokerplus Mini 3) not so much, they are good but I don't like the way both blades move towards each other when used; I am used to Victorinox scissors where only one blade moves (the one being pushed).
Hmm, interesting. I would kind of be interested in this knife but some years back I got a boker trapper i think it was, very thin lightweight knife with vg10 made in china. Have had some Chinese d2 from that time as well. The heat treatments on them seemed to be trash. I know there seem to be some very good Chinese brands now with good heat treatments but I wonder about these knives in the video.
Really like slim, light, lock but needs to be able to open close with one hand, I like the large thumb holes as spyderco, and maybe cpm3v just a thought, I use knife a fair bit and I'm constantly touching up the blade with a smooth rattail steel, petpeave I despise anything other than razor sharp
The slipjoint atlas is a superb knife! Lightweight and precise cutting tool, that doesn't break the bank. The pocket clip is also a big plus, you don't see that often on slipjoints sadly ://
Can't think of a time i thought i need a skinny uncomfortable knife? I carry 2 to 3 knives everywhere. I always have my vaquero xl just in case. On my neck used to be utica utk-n2, but ive recently changed to watchman we222 its amazing. My backpocket for years was broken skull xhp because it is slicy Now BPS Aura. Thats my for real edc
I've hot the clip nu point backlock version in D2. It would be a great, great little folder if it would be a little thinner (in fact a lot thinner) behind the edge. As it is is on par to the heavy use outdoor knives. Also, I'm a bit dissapointed by the HT of the D2. Oyherwise I like it a lot, but It could've been a lot much better.
That thin of a knife just doesn't appeal to me. However, I can see Boker selling tons of these. The knives have an old school look and charm to them that will probably appeal to desk jockeys.
You would be surprised how many guys consider a liner lock complicated! I borrow a cheap folder to my coleagues and they come back with the knife opened cause they cant fold it!
@@SitzenderBulle I carry a locking blade on work days (a valid reason to carry one for the one time a cop asked me about the pocket clip he saw). I hate the laws but I do think a slipjoint can do any edc tasks just as good as a locking blade
I keep a Spyderco spydercard in my wallet. That way, if I need something a bit more stout than a keychain SAK, I have a more robust knife on me without drawing unwanted attention.
Honestly, I'm over ultra slim blades lol, seriously though the knife industry as far as awesome fixed blades, boring and or overpriced. Look at the SOG and Cold Steel and even Gerber line up from the early to mid 2000's compared to now, the current line up is WEAK. JS in comparison.
Sorry Aron, I can’t agree with this one. I can’t stand slim knives as they are uncomfortable and sometimes even painful when I really bear down on them. Not for me.
If it isn't made in the USA, or a nation that is an allies to the USA, I won't buy it. I hate that I own anything made in China due to limited finances and options.
Thanks To Zoleo For Sponsoring This Video alnk.to/3chnV6C
Promo Code: GT4ZOLEO
I carried a knife like that in highschool in the 70's. It was a lock back but no pocket clip back then. I think it was called a Black Cat and was a copy of an old German military pocket knife. I carried it for years and only cost a couple of bucks.
Yeah for sure it's definitely got the Mercator vibe to it which I carry all the time. Looks nice though. The Mercators are no longer that cheap unfortunately!
Love the K55K. Always had one shoved in my emergency kit on my frame pack, just in case.
Yes it was a German Mekcator K55K pocket knife, made by the Otter company. They are still made today by the same german company.
And the france company makes the same type of pocket knife, named Doku Doku.
@@nuikoputai8534 Yes they got up in price, and my favorite the Anker Messer got much expensive when the pandemic started. And I hoped that would reverse to the original price, after the pandemic stopped but it remained the same.
I wanted to collect all the Anker variations because I don't have them all, but now it's much expensive then when I started to collect them. Now I need to hunt for deals because for a pocket knife with one blad, and with that materials the price is ridiculous.
This type of pocket knifes wore made to be a good and affordable, working knife for the working class of people. And now they have the price of a middle upper class pocket knife.
I don't know how big are the salary's of the German people, but in other western country's this pocket knifes aren't so affordable anymore. 😕
Here in New Zealand they were really cheap,10-15$ NZ, but now are about $70nz. Which is ridiculous.
They are a good knife for what they are tho.
If I was going for a cheap pocket knife now it would be an Opinal. Still reasonably priced.
Those are really nice knives especially in the versions that come in different colors. I have two German Mercator knives along the same lines and I keep them for food, such as in a lunch box Etc. I think I'm going to look these up as they are within my budget and style that I like.
Similar concept to the Mercator K55K.
Super slim, super light, and a nice slicey blade.
I like the expression "office carry". Retired. No longer wear a suit. Daily attire, 365 days a year is work boots, gym shorts and t-shirt. Spyderco Delica without a clip. Stick in a pocket. No clip exposed. No signal to the unwary bad guy .
More companies need to start doing this! I've passed up on so many knives because i didnt like the locking mechanism or the blade steel but would happily pay a little extra to change that
I really dig the looks of those, great additions to the thin knife genre to join Schrade with their Slyte series, in addition to what you've shown here.
Thanks for the upload, I hadn't seen them before now.
I've been buying a ton of knives the last few years. Recently just bought an Al Mar Eagle flipper with titanium handles. I have that Mercator and many of the other knives that others have mentioned in these comments.
I was surprised I hadn't heard of these knives until I realized I generally search for folders >3.75". Oh well.
I do have several Bokers and am very pleased with them. They all came sharp and finely crafted with excellent materials. The ones I have all came with nice packaging. Some with Cordura zippered pouches and one came in a tin box.
You should checkout a yakut style knife sometime if you like collecting knives, I've been messing with one for about 2 years now and it's been fun and very different than normal knives
@@missourimongoose8858 Interesting. Kind of reminds me of Svord. The Svord reminds me of a youtuber who was making knives out of lawn mower blades. 🙂
Thanks for the lead.
It looks like a modern Duk Duk. Slipjoint, flat grind and very slim.
I have the one with scissors - VERY nice large scissors & makes handle thicker (yet still thinner than a lot of pocket knives)
Thanks for the review. I had looked at those and thought about picking one up. I like thin knives, but under 5mm is exceptional. It's an achievement to be comfortable at all at that size. When I want to carry a really thing knife, I go for my Urban Trapper or the Besttechman Dundee. And those are twice as thick as the Atlas. The Dundee is seriously underrated. It's way more comfortable and capable than it looks. Have a good day!
Cold Steel pocket bushman. The best of both worlds.
They are like otter mercators with pocket clips. Pretty neat.
Some Otters have a pocket clip option. The one I carry does.
With such thin metal handles you could not use them very hard for long. I can imagine the lightweight folder king Ka-Bar Dozier is better for regular use and is less expensive. What really hurts is when you look at what other knives you can currently get for the $38 of the Atlas lockback version: The Cold Steel SR1 Lite (!), Ontario RAT Model 1 or Model 2, ESEE Avispa, Sencut Glidestrike, Civivi Mini Praxis, QSP Penguin, etc.
Seems like I find myself carrying the Dozier out of all my folders.
@@thomasmaloney843that's a nice little knife, haven't got one yet, but a few of my grandkids were given one each 😊
I found a rough rider for 20 bucks that's like a traditional style but has a liner lock and a pocket clip, I'm really liking it so far
G'day Aaron, personally I couldn't consider 'em for EDC. However the lock back version is something I'd definitely throw in a med, or push bike repair, kit and that black and gold fella in particular.... jacket top pocket carry. Also, being so clean in the scales, it did occur to me, they'd make for great engraving surfaces .... if that's one's shtick.
One day I hope to wake up and all the clip screws in the world have magically become recessed ............ hey, I can dream cant I ; ) Cheers Duke.
As someone who EDC a Surge with extra saw blades And a 4MaxScout, i cant see this as an option. But i know alot of fishermen who like a small Victorinox and who would love theese!
Reminds me of the SOG Slimjim, it's pocket clip wraps over the top though, for extra deep carry. The extra safety on it takes a little getting used to, and you have to flick the assisted opening with authority lol. I like it better than these from looking at them, except maybe the d2 steel.
Totally
Hey!
As a German one advice, because pronouncing the 'Ö' is difficult for you as an American:
The German 'Ö' is similar to your way to pronounce the 'i' in 'bird'. Try to pronounce this special kind of 'i' without the 'r' behind it.
That would be a huge improvement already. If you want to make it really sound like the original, just make your mouth a bit rounder and make the sound deeper.
Then you can pronounce Böker. :D
Thanks for your videos and greetings from Germany!
THINK- wearing a Suit / Sport Coat- this wouldnt bulge in the pocket I think, and still give you a pocket knife
Interesting knife- thank goodness the comments section mentioned German Mekcator K55K, I was struggling to remember... Bummer about the pocket clip, but a pretty good looking knife. Like the comment about "office carry",; I wore a suit for years, and carried a Benchmade 531, which was perfect, and IMO, much better than the Bugout.
It's good that they make locking as well as non-locking variants. I'm in the UK so I have non-locking but if it were allowed I'd carry a locking variant. The quality and fit and finish of my Bokerplus Atlas is top notch, up there with Victorinox. Here they have been around about the $25 mark for a few years now, surprisingly the price hasn't gone up.
As you say they are not designed for hard use, as the handle isn't that comfortable. The Boker Tech Tool 1 has better handles for that. But as a gentleman's carry they are great. Also good if you are in a restaurant with blunt steak knives.
Very cool
Strange laws you guys have over there .
@@michaelboldyga6239 Basically we can EDC non-locking pocket knives, with a 3 inch limit on blades. Not fixed or locking blades, unless needed for work or a hobby e.g. fishing etc. I don't agree with the laws but believe it or not some countries in Europe are even stricter, like in Ireland they can't carry any knife at all. In Czechia you can walk around town with a hunting knife on your belt.
@@simonh6371 That makes no sense . Why would the safety of a locking blade be illegal ? That's why you're called subjects .
I don't think it is possible to make recessed screw with this handle. it is simply to thin.
But if you are into that sort of knife as a slipjoint, you should also check Heinnie Haynes. They have a very similar version out of the same factory as it seems. It is made out of 8cr14mov with a few different blade shapes and a deep carry pocket clip.
And also Lierande. A French company that makes this style of knifes. Ultra thin and only made out of 3 parts in total. Blade, handle and a single Pin. Backlock construction there sadly with no pocket clip option but a more substantial blade in different shapes and made out of 14c28n.
When it comes to Bōker the most important question is it made in Germany or made in China?
Not a knife I would carry but would have in a tool box around the house and use more as a utility knife.
Man- those remind me of some old Boy Scouts Stainless folders from back in the day!
Nailed it when you said it's a quick cut tool. Great to have as an office carry
Very much so!
Hi Aaron! I think it's a little odd that the slip joint doesn't have a half stop. My personal favorite slip joint (really the only one I actually carry) is the Kunwu Geezer. I have the green fat carbon one. I usually really dislike fat carbon, but this one looks nice, and the walk and talk is awesome on it. It has this amazing hollow clunk at the half stop that I think is connected to the resonance of the fat carbon scales.
Spyderco Salt series. No liner, light weight,thin,good lock, ergonomic handle, nonslip surface,one hand opening.
I have a lot of brass or copper EDC gear. The brass scale version would fit right in with this theme.
I own and love my Mercator K55K, and carry it in my phone case due to its thinness. That Boker lockback is right up my alley! May have to pick one up!
I think Sanrenmu are the OEM on these. Definitely seen this model as an SRM
I think Bokerplus, Ruike and Sanrenmu are all made in the same factory. I've seen Bokerplus models either as Ruike (Tech Tool and Mini Tech Tool) or as Sanrenmu. I own 2 Bokerplus (Atlas and Mini Tech Tool 3) and one Ruike - S11 which is basically the same as the Bokerplus Mini Techtool 1, just slightly different scales. I like them all, but the scissors (on the Bokerplus Mini 3) not so much, they are good but I don't like the way both blades move towards each other when used; I am used to Victorinox scissors where only one blade moves (the one being pushed).
@@simonh6371SRM do good product at an excellent price 👍
@@simonh6371 Yeah the techtool is a SRM model too. SRM used to make the Spyderco overseas stuff too, not sure if it's still the case or not
Hmm, interesting. I would kind of be interested in this knife but some years back I got a boker trapper i think it was, very thin lightweight knife with vg10 made in china. Have had some Chinese d2 from that time as well. The heat treatments on them seemed to be trash. I know there seem to be some very good Chinese brands now with good heat treatments but I wonder about these knives in the video.
Oh, it was the urban trapper I was talking about btw
Really like slim, light, lock but needs to be able to open close with one hand, I like the large thumb holes as spyderco, and maybe cpm3v just a thought, I use knife a fair bit and I'm constantly touching up the blade with a smooth rattail steel, petpeave I despise anything other than razor sharp
The slipjoint atlas is a superb knife! Lightweight and precise cutting tool, that doesn't break the bank. The pocket clip is also a big plus, you don't see that often on slipjoints sadly ://
Totally!
A really slim little knife to keep in the wallet to remember you have it on you when a need arise and you forgot your main knives at home.
Can't think of a time i thought i need a skinny uncomfortable knife?
I carry 2 to 3 knives everywhere.
I always have my vaquero xl just in case.
On my neck used to be utica utk-n2, but ive recently changed to watchman we222 its amazing.
My backpocket for years was broken skull xhp because it is slicy
Now BPS Aura.
Thats my for real edc
man ik heb er al een jaar een in me zak!!!! je loopt achter !!🤣🤣🤣👍
I have the Sheepfoot in D2 in lockback
An excellent knife
Highly recommend
I've hot the clip nu point backlock version in D2. It would be a great, great little folder if it would be a little thinner (in fact a lot thinner) behind the edge. As it is is on par to the heavy use outdoor knives. Also, I'm a bit dissapointed by the HT of the D2. Oyherwise I like it a lot, but It could've been a lot much better.
For that look, feel and price, I believe the Ruike P801 is still a better overall deal.
Good for survival kits
Nice I’m gonna need one of them
Thanks for the millimeters
cool pocket droppers
Great video 👍
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the millimeters 😁
That thin of a knife just doesn't appeal to me. However, I can see Boker selling tons of these. The knives have an old school look and charm to them that will probably appeal to desk jockeys.
The price range is perfect but I’m not sure of the usefulness. A good old stockman or Barlow would to just as well.
Good knife for a survvival tin..
Definitely
slipjoint community: Can you explain me why you like that? I dont get it, i would everytime prefer a backlock (lockback)
You would be surprised how many guys consider a liner lock complicated! I borrow a cheap folder to my coleagues and they come back with the knife opened cause they cant fold it!
As a European, legality.
@@randomescu true, maybe not everyone finds knives interesting like we do...
@@GeneralKaid as a german i feel your pain. but would you ever buy a slipjont if you can buy the same knife with a backlock?
@@SitzenderBulle I carry a locking blade on work days (a valid reason to carry one for the one time a cop asked me about the pocket clip he saw). I hate the laws but I do think a slipjoint can do any edc tasks just as good as a locking blade
Kershaw Federalist in a Pocket Slip
I keep a Spyderco spydercard in my wallet. That way, if I need something a bit more stout than a keychain SAK, I have a more robust knife on me without drawing unwanted attention.
Honestly, I'm over ultra slim blades lol, seriously though the knife industry as far as awesome fixed blades, boring and or overpriced. Look at the SOG and Cold Steel and even Gerber line up from the early to mid 2000's compared to now, the current line up is WEAK. JS in comparison.
Something different and interesting
My big ol hands won’t like that one
They are good for opening a sandwich wrapper and an office. The Bugout ruined knives. It's the worst design ever.
Good video 🙂👍
Thank you 👍
Seems like a rip off of the SOG Slim Jim
Sorry Aron, I can’t agree with this one. I can’t stand slim knives as they are uncomfortable and sometimes even painful when I really bear down on them. Not for me.
Totally, this is not for everyone, but I know many will dig the size
🎉🎉
JoeX needs ☝️
😂
looks like a modernized mercator almost
I like ultra light, I don't like ultra slim.
Boker do such brilliant stuff 👍😁
I really hate the special security nut on the pivot though 👺
If it isn't made in the USA, or a nation that is an allies to the USA, I won't buy it. I hate that I own anything made in China due to limited finances and options.
Neat!
😊😊😊
Victorinox Army 1 Alox
Love your channel but this ones not for me.
Totally! Only if you like slim lightweight blades is this one going to connect
Not a fan. Seems like an accident waiting to happen, too slippery .
Too slipery? 😂 what you plan to stab an elk with it or smth?
Light use obviously. Seem ok to me.
@@alessandrofirmani700 smooth brain 🤡.
Yes, they could put some texture on it, like blast it, grooves, even a piece of rubber tape maybe.
Especially in the winter when your hand's are dry!