Brian, you shouldn't have introduced your puppy...couldn't keep my mind on your knife presentation :) The knife is pretty cool and when you mentioned its "big brother" having an orange handle I took notice of that. Several of my knives have orange handles, both fixed blade and folding ones. I'm even looking at buying a burnt orange Jeep JK. Every time I go backpacking and camping I make sure I wear something orange...haven't been shot at so far, guess it works! However, orange is not my favorite color. OD green is and I blame 23 years of military service for it. BTW I picked up one of those Klik-belts and love it. It's now a full on survival belt with CCW, Gerber Strongarm (with velcro attached Smith PP1 sharpener), fire kit, first aid kit, Silky Pocketboy and two sizes of Olights. The belt has the TSA approved buckle, however, I don't think this belt kit would make it through security. Hey, good advice re Amazon. See something you like...check other websites before you decide to buy.
As others have mentioned, it's StrongArm competition with important differences: cost, place of manufacture, and sheath. Lashing holes on blade are odd. Kuma (?) is beautiful, BTW, and good point about Amazon. Have to price shop.
Thanks. Yeah, it is about $4 more on Blade HQ but I like supporting them becaus ethey are "knife people" And they also sell automatics, something Amazon won't do. They even have auto Boker Kalishnikovs.
Besides the Outdoorsman and the Outdoorsman XL Böker also sell an Outdoorsman Mini. The Mini has the same handle, but a much shorter blade (5.9cm). Looks like Böker produce a family of interesting knives at reasonable prices.
Almost anybody can sell on Amazon at whatever price they want (unless they are selling "critiical" supplies). The Exotac lighter is available on Amazon for the standard $50 price. I'm not sure why the $130 listing always comes up first.
Hi Brian. I have the XL version. Great knife. Comes with a Nylon tactical sheath. Despite being made in China. Its got the Boker name. That's good enough for me.
Check out BPS knives made in Croatia. I own each of their models and they seem pretty good: 1066 carbon steel, wood handles, leather sheath. I prefer the BPS Knives BS2FTS ~ $30. The BS3FTS is basically a Mora Companion HD with wood scales/leather sheath ~ $25. I am NOT affiliated! That Boker looks nice. It's just not for me. Nice review. Thanks.
Another great video. I really like the knife but I'd need to add a sheath as I wear mine on my harness. You sold me on the strongarm I've been carrying that since last fall. Keep up the good work be safe.
Prefer the mini version it doesn't have the holes in the blade and comes with Kydex sheath. Still has the same size handle which is great because most smaller bladed knives come with tiny handles even for my little hands. Can't complain for the price.
Looking at all those negative reactions to this knife beign a Chinese made product makes me kinda sad. So yeah, for most of you in USA it's a no-brainer to just pick a Condor or a Gerber, but for us in Europe said companies' products outprice BokerPlus' by a factor of x2 or even more. Even if the price was equal, not eveybody needs a big knife, think of this knife as an option, plus 12C27 is great material, most Moras are made from it and they are great knives.
I would love about 6 of these knives for my family! I have a son and daughter with significant others and my wife and i.The grandkids are still too young to get and use one! But my biggest problem is they are made in china!How about MERICAN MADE Knives for a change?I have a few knives and all are made in the good old USofA!!!I refuse to buy anything made in china and always have held this creed since i was a child! My grandparents always said if its made in china its "junk" and i will only buy U.S. made products! The only way i would purchase one of these is if and only if i had no other choice!Thank GOD we live in America where there are many choices!!!
You do realise that no-one else in the world is as insistent as Americans on buying things manufactured in their own country, don't you? I literally never see comments saying, 'I only ever buy stuff made in Britain/Germany/Italy/wherever' but I see it from Americans all the time. I don't know whether this should be a matter of pride or shame for you.
drengskap I’ll tell you it’s pride 100%. If you’re not an American and seen our way of life there are no words for you to understand it so I won’t try to explain it to you. But I will say this I said 90% of my knives are made in the USA. I have a Lotta great knives from Schrade they were made in China and also Germany known for the sharpest blades. Yes I will not buy from China anymore with there child slave labor. And as far as Italy is concerned I own a few guns from Beretta that are made in Italy. I’ll say it again if you’re not an American there are no words to describe our pride you will never understand it. Plus I want to keep Americans working it’s my country.! And I care about my people. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
It may just be me, but I wouldn't buy it if it were $19.00 and free shipping. Simply because it's from China. For most part looks pretty decent in general. Just I'm boycotting Chinese products.
Because it is easier to do in mass production . You can just have 2 grinding wheels opposite each other and run the blade between them, probably with a robot or something completely automated.
@@SurvivalOnPurpose good to hear! I wasn't knocking your review, I have a few from China, just trying to stay American if I can. Love your videos and always look forward to them!
I could live with the handle material but that sheath no way. I've gas station knives with better sheaths. Shame to because really like the blade design 8 and profile.
I’m sorry Brian, you had me until you said China. I am currently not buying anything from there. I am sure it s a very good knife. I just want USA only to support our country. Thanks for the great review anyway. Hang tough my friend! As they say, “we will get this this together...separately...
I like the look of the knife, but probably would steer clear with it being from China. But I did look at Amazon, and for some reason they have this knife priced at $86. That's a double deal-breaker there.
Pretty much anyone can sell on Amazon at whatever price they want. I always say try the BladeHQ link in the video description first. Their prices are usually as good or better than Amazon.
Great video. I've owned this knife for almost a year. It's a daily carry. Great knife
Off topic I know, but, always appreciate your guitar playing.
I appreciate that.
Lashing holes are a killer,and sheath. Other than that it's a decent looking knife. I like the design.
They don't bother me
I have found that if the knife spine will not strike a ferro rod sometimes the pommel will.
Brian, you shouldn't have introduced your puppy...couldn't keep my mind on your knife presentation :) The knife is pretty cool and when you mentioned its "big brother" having an orange handle I took notice of that. Several of my knives have orange handles, both fixed blade and folding ones. I'm even looking at buying a burnt orange Jeep JK. Every time I go backpacking and camping I make sure I wear something orange...haven't been shot at so far, guess it works! However, orange is not my favorite color. OD green is and I blame 23 years of military service for it. BTW I picked up one of those Klik-belts and love it. It's now a full on survival belt with CCW, Gerber Strongarm (with velcro attached Smith PP1 sharpener), fire kit, first aid kit, Silky Pocketboy and two sizes of Olights. The belt has the TSA approved buckle, however, I don't think this belt kit would make it through security. Hey, good advice re Amazon. See something you like...check other websites before you decide to buy.
It is really sort of my "grandpuppy" But he loves me.
As others have mentioned, it's StrongArm competition with important differences: cost, place of manufacture, and sheath. Lashing holes on blade are odd. Kuma (?) is beautiful, BTW, and good point about Amazon. Have to price shop.
Thanks
Something about this knife I really like. Have ordered one.
Cool
I just checked and it is now $45.55 on Amazon. The XL is $77.30. Great looking blade Bryan. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks. Yeah, it is about $4 more on Blade HQ but I like supporting them becaus ethey are "knife people" And they also sell automatics, something Amazon won't do. They even have auto Boker Kalishnikovs.
That’s why you have a sander or grinder whatever you wanna call it and put a 90° edge on the knife
Besides the Outdoorsman and the Outdoorsman XL Böker also sell an Outdoorsman Mini. The Mini has the same handle, but a much shorter blade (5.9cm).
Looks like Böker produce a family of interesting knives at reasonable prices.
This one is from the Boker Plus line. That seems to be sort of their budget line. I have some of their nicer knives coming up too.
Good stuff brother, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Love the video, but I must say i own 2 of these and they strike a farrow rod just fine.
You're right about Amazon, that exotac lighter was $40 Then went up to $160. You gotta pay attention before you buy.
Almost anybody can sell on Amazon at whatever price they want (unless they are selling "critiical" supplies). The Exotac lighter is available on Amazon for the standard $50 price. I'm not sure why the $130 listing always comes up first.
Thanks for the great review, Brian!
My pleasure!
Hi Brian. I have the XL version. Great knife. Comes with a Nylon tactical sheath. Despite being made in China. Its got the Boker name. That's good enough for me.
Check out BPS knives made in Croatia. I own each of their models and they seem pretty good: 1066 carbon steel, wood handles, leather sheath. I prefer the BPS Knives BS2FTS ~ $30. The BS3FTS is basically a Mora Companion HD with wood scales/leather sheath ~ $25. I am NOT affiliated! That Boker looks nice. It's just not for me. Nice review. Thanks.
Bryan, how has the sheath held up on this? Trying to decide if I need to factor in a replacement sheath on purchase.
kuma is AWSOME.that knife not so much.;-) thanks Bryan stay safe.
Kuma is a mess. ;-)
I always enjoy your videos. Thanks.
Glad you like them!
Danke fuer deinen Kommentar ueber dieses Messer.
Peace
Another great video. I really like the knife but I'd need to add a sheath as I wear mine on my harness. You sold me on the strongarm I've been carrying that since last fall. Keep up the good work be safe.
Nice knife, I like it! thanks for the video
Boker has a winner there, Bryan ! Stinky ain't as nervous as B-4, Scratch For Kuma ! ATB T God Bless
It is a good little blade Terry
Look great keep it up bless on your family
Prefer the mini version it doesn't have the holes in the blade and comes with Kydex sheath. Still has the same size handle which is great because most smaller bladed knives come with tiny handles even for my little hands. Can't complain for the price.
Still not board and got to see the skunk lol thanks for the entertainment
Skunk? What skunk?
Similar to BG ultimate survival knife. The gimping on top of handle and top view shape are identical. Same price
Looking at all those negative reactions to this knife beign a Chinese made product makes me kinda sad. So yeah, for most of you in USA it's a no-brainer to just pick a Condor or a Gerber, but for us in Europe said companies' products outprice BokerPlus' by a factor of x2 or even more. Even if the price was equal, not eveybody needs a big knife, think of this knife as an option, plus 12C27 is great material, most Moras are made from it and they are great knives.
Do a review on the white river ursus.
Nice review Brian. The Amazon pics look like it has a recurve, which seems missing from your sample.
I would like to see your thoughts on a William Collins. Maybe you not sure
I'm getting Gerber vibes.
Just a basic knife.
Get the XL version!
I would love about 6 of these knives for my family! I have a son and daughter with significant others and my wife and i.The grandkids are still too young to get and use one! But my biggest problem is they are made in china!How about MERICAN MADE Knives for a change?I have a few knives and all are made in the good old USofA!!!I refuse to buy anything made in china and always have held this creed since i was a child! My grandparents always said if its made in china its "junk" and i will only buy U.S. made products! The only way i would purchase one of these is if and only if i had no other choice!Thank GOD we live in America where there are many choices!!!
Stay tuned. I am going to do my best to feature a USA made knife at least every other Saturday. Mybe more frequently if I can.
I’ll stick to my strong arm . Doing my best to not buy from China. Matter-of-fact 90% of my knives are from the USA. Good review.
Strongarms are great. Stay tuned. I am going to do my best to feature a USA made knife at least every other Saturday. Mybe more frequently if I can.
You do realise that no-one else in the world is as insistent as Americans on buying things manufactured in their own country, don't you? I literally never see comments saying, 'I only ever buy stuff made in Britain/Germany/Italy/wherever' but I see it from Americans all the time. I don't know whether this should be a matter of pride or shame for you.
Was thinking about it until.....China. not a chance in hell!
drengskap I’ll tell you it’s pride 100%. If you’re not an American and seen our way of life there are no words for you to understand it so I won’t try to explain it to you. But I will say this I said 90% of my knives are made in the USA. I have a Lotta great knives from Schrade they were made in China and also Germany known for the sharpest blades. Yes I will not buy from China anymore with there child slave labor. And as far as Italy is concerned I own a few guns from Beretta that are made in Italy. I’ll say it again if you’re not an American there are no words to describe our pride you will never understand it. Plus I want to keep Americans working it’s my country.! And I care about my people. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Where is your computer from? And, where will your next one be from? Got a smartphone, too? Where is that from?
Amazon price now is approximately $46.
Nicee Dog, but what happen to your Skunk ??
Skunk? What skunk?
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Haaaa
Nice looking knife :)
It is a decent little blade
It's a very nice knife but I don't think you should call it an Outdoorsman if it can't strike a Ferro rod
It may just be me, but I wouldn't buy it if it were $19.00 and free shipping. Simply because it's from China. For most part looks pretty decent in general. Just I'm boycotting Chinese products.
Stay tuned. I am going to do my best to feature a USA made knife at least every other Saturday. Mybe more frequently if I can.
Yeah, I’m at the point as well. USA gear for me.
Nice edc knife , only sheth could be better.
Pls due the XL version a test!!
I don't have one
Boker..sharpen that spine please. Nice knife sheath could be a little better. Made some awesome curls.
Hollow grinds make good curls
is there a reason Chinese knifes tend to have a hollow grind?
Because it is easier to do in mass production . You can just have 2 grinding wheels opposite each other and run the blade between them, probably with a robot or something completely automated.
What was your puppies name ?
Kuma
Amazing. I had a dog in Taiwan, a black Sheppard. I presume you know Kuma is Japanese for bear.
Had a Boker folding knife. Flipper fell off, blade loose in handle. Finish on handle rubbed off within 6 months. Quality not there.
I like it but that sheath needs work
Looks like a good knife, but China is a turn off. I have a Buck Pursuit, $65, made in the US, comfortable, it's a nice knife.
I am doing my best to include a USA made knife at least every other Saturday
@@SurvivalOnPurpose good to hear! I wasn't knocking your review, I have a few from China, just trying to stay American if I can. Love your videos and always look forward to them!
Love how you say American nylon sheath is amazing but Chinese ones suck
Not sure I ever said that
What's the steel.
Sandvik
Amazon's trying to sell it for 75
I could live with the handle material but that sheath no way. I've gas station knives with better sheaths. Shame to because really like the blade design 8 and profile.
So the handle is like a mora knife
I’m sorry Brian, you had me until you said China. I am currently not buying anything from there. I am sure it s a very good knife. I just want USA only to support our country. Thanks for the great review anyway. Hang tough my friend! As they say, “we will get this this together...separately...
Stay tuned. I am going to do my best to feature a USA made knife at least every other Saturday. Mybe more frequently if I can.
Not to Shabby. But ill stick to my Strongarm.
Strongarm is a great knife. In fact.....stay tuned.
Perfect sized knife but I think I'm about to not buy anything from China anymore.
Remember that when the device that you are using to type that statement needs to be replaced ;-)
@@RealRickyRoss "about to" doesn't refer to the past. Buying American made products isn't easy or cheap but it is possible.
Stay tuned. I am going to do my best to feature a USA made knife at least every other Saturday. Mybe more frequently if I can.
Nice looking knife, but I’m on the anti-China bandwagon too.🤔
Done buying made in China.
I like the look of the knife, but probably would steer clear with it being from China. But I did look at Amazon, and for some reason they have this knife priced at $86. That's a double deal-breaker there.
Pretty much anyone can sell on Amazon at whatever price they want. I always say try the BladeHQ link in the video description first. Their prices are usually as good or better than Amazon.
Bought one and it's rubbish. It's going back
All righty then ;-)
May be a nice knife Bryan, but I refuse to own or watch a video about anything china made . Take care sir, buy only 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸