Boker strike plus on sale at blade ops
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Valkman
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Here's mine in D2:
Works and cuts very well, although there was a "safety seal" on the box that was broken. I don't know if I should be concerned about that or not.
Works and cuts very well, although there was a "safety seal" on the box that was broken. I don't know if I should be concerned about that or not.
IME all seals are broken because they are imported as a button lock, but spring is added stateside. I like mine!
Speedo66
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My Boker Kalashnikov auto arrived yesterday from BladeHQ with both seals intact.
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You got yours already? Mine is still in transit. Also that’s damn fine! I didn’t get the black blade because it wasn’t on sale when I bought mine.
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It showed I'd get it Monday but then it appeared in my mailbox like magic. Usually things are slow, not fast with USPS.
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Mine has predicted arrival Monday and now the update says today.
So that means, what.... next Wednesday?
Todd.
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I was shocked with fast delivery also. Ordered from BladeHQ on Sat, showed up at my door on Wed., much earlier than the tracking "expected delivery date".
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I like that erring on the side of caution.
I almost popped fro the faster delivery but if it shows up today as the *out for delivery* notifications states, I'd have almost wasted the extra money and then it would not have been a truly sub $40 knife.
Todd.
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Got it today! Unfortunately the lock on mine is so loose that it practically serves no purpose so I might return it for a different one. The pocket clip and the rest of the knife seem quite sturdy.Are you referring to the button or the safety slider?
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Got it and am quite happy.
Couple of early notes:
Immediately went to reverse the pocket-hook and find that it is that smallest of torx - you know, the one that is immediately twisted on the first moderately tight fastener. Consequently, having about a pound of different ways to go after differing torx sizes - this is the one I do NOT currently have.
That hinge hardware... is it torx only in the center or is one expected to engage the 5 rounded dots as well?
The spring is just enough to open it without so much as wanting to flip it from my hand. Nice.
The automatic button's slide lock locks it both open and closed. I like that
The knife oveall gives absolutely ZERO indication that it's been converted and the components are of exceptional quality.
Can't really think of a single ergonomic aspect that I'd change.
Box seal? I read this on their ordering page: Please note that the seals on the box will arrive broken due to the knife being converted.
Todd.
Couple of early notes:
Immediately went to reverse the pocket-hook and find that it is that smallest of torx - you know, the one that is immediately twisted on the first moderately tight fastener. Consequently, having about a pound of different ways to go after differing torx sizes - this is the one I do NOT currently have.
That hinge hardware... is it torx only in the center or is one expected to engage the 5 rounded dots as well?
The spring is just enough to open it without so much as wanting to flip it from my hand. Nice.
The automatic button's slide lock locks it both open and closed. I like that
The knife oveall gives absolutely ZERO indication that it's been converted and the components are of exceptional quality.
Can't really think of a single ergonomic aspect that I'd change.
Box seal? I read this on their ordering page: Please note that the seals on the box will arrive broken due to the knife being converted.
Todd.
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I got mine today, and I'm very happy with it. The action is great. This is my first auto knife. I did get a Spyderco a few weeks ago during their scratch and dent sale. I don't have a problem - I can stop any time.
Edit: it fits in my hand perfectly. And, my seal was unbroken when I received it.
Edit: it fits in my hand perfectly. And, my seal was unbroken when I received it.
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Safety slider.
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It’s the smallest size. The pivot screw only has the one tiny torx in the middle.
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My first auto was from gerber. Better locking mechanism but flipped open so hard it felt like I was going to drop it.
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I decided to work on it myself. Not the greatest idea.
In case you haven't encountered, here's a video:
JeffG
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Been my EDC for years.
Speedo66
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My imagination is really out there, the design on the scales remind me of the hated nazi SS lightning bolt insignia.
Anybody else see it?
Anybody else see it?
I didn't see that, but it did remind me of the tread on WWII vintage jeep tires.
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Not even a little.
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I saw this after I got the thing back together. A little trial and error helped. I think I got the locking mechanism working now, the screw that holds the slider button to the locking tab wasn’t tight enough. Once I got that tightened I was GTG.
It was actually a pretty good learning experience. I also found out I need a higher quality of jewelers screwdrivers and I’m out of blue thread locker.
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For screws that size, Loctite recommends their Purple formula.
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