In 1947, Mikhail Kalashnikov completed development of a rifle designed to arm millions of Soviet soldiers. It is now known as the AK-47 and remains in active use to this day, being the most manufactured rifle in history. It is so loved because it gets the job done, is very economical, and keeps ticking, no matter what you throw at it. The Boker Kalashnikov knife is inspired by the iconic weapon, with a simple design, no frills, and maximum functionality. The Kalashnikov is made of high-performance, high-value materials. It has a strong lock, dependable action, and a handle that just wants to go to work. The Kalashnikov truly is a knife that makes its namesake proud!
Boker Kalashnikov Knives come in many sizes, a variety of blade shapes, and tons of colors! These knives also come in AUS-8 steel for a price you can't beat!
*Automatic conversion knives are retrofitted by a third party to accept a coil spring. The factory warranty on these knives is void, but we do warranty the conversion/spring of these knives for one (1) year from date of purchase.
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Reviews
Customer Reviews
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Ryan E.
04-10-2022
Serious blade play. I have three of these(various blade styles/color combos) and an XXL, all with the same blade play issue. When the blade is deployed in locked position, there is a considerable amount of blade play side to side. The rest is all awesome. Feels great in hand, very snappy/solid deploy & cool color combos. For the money it’s an ok buy, but given the blade play I feel like I’d be replacing it soon if I used it often. For that, it’s not used often.
Very Nice Blade
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John M.
11-27-2021
My second Boker Red Slasher. For the price, you can't go wrong with this offering. Love the Snappy Action and Blood Red Blade & Trim. Sharp, Fast and Reliable. This one deserves to be carried daily. Best friend or worst enemy. A+++ Well Done Again Blade HQ!
Best Budget Auto!
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Phil M.
02-12-2021
Great knife, for the money, and in general. I love the clip, and the snappy action. After some practice, I was able to close one-handed quite easily.
It did come quite dull, but I was planning on re-profiling it anyway, so no problem to me.
Excellent knife! Would be a great gift to anyone.
Can't beat it
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Ryan K.
02-12-2021
Can't go wrong, especially for the price!!
Strong spring, blade deploys without issue.
The button was gritty. Took knife apart and there were tooling marks on the surface that contacts the blade. Chucked button into power drill and used 1000 grit to wet sand, and followed up with polish.
Very slight warp in blade.
Still gets 5 stars. It is a 50 dollar knife. If it was a 200 dollar knife, it would be different.
Excellent!!!
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Nils H.
09-05-2020
Very attractive form and fit. Button is discrete and safe, but pushes open smoothly without drag. Spring is powerful enough to slam the blade open. No sluggish pokey dime-store novelty knife. Does not disappoint!
Great auto action
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Michael L.
08-27-2020
Classic knife. It's got a powerful spring that always deploys the blade with a solid "whack" that is deeply satisfying. Great ergonomics, fits my hand well, and locks up tight. I love the Black Widow color scheme, although that blood red pocket clip may be a bit too flashy for some.
All things considered, wonderful!
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Merlin K.
08-24-2020
All three of my Boker Automatic knives were received with the factory box seal already cut. Why? Other knives I have purchased from Blade HQ have also been opened. This particular Boker does not seem to be as sharp as the others. But the mechanism works and I'll use my stone. Didn't get the promised HQ button either. Oh well.
Mechanism packs a punch
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AARON T.
08-17-2020
Initially out of box, and every once in a while after hours in my pocket knife will not deploy. Simply fix by flicking wrist while opening, or wiggling the blade before engaging the button. Nice and sharp and easily sharpened. Kickback you can feel. Not too forceful but pleasantly strong. Might get a mini version of the Kalashnikov Auto
BEST SUB $50 AUTO
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CODY O.
05-11-2020
Tried and true, my love for Böker lives on with this beautiful BHQ EXCLUSIVE design. 11/10 great knife would recommend to ANYONE.
Excellent
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Mark K.
02-27-2020
Snappy, smooth, great looking. Can't put it away.
Affordable, High-Quality Auto
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Kevin F.
02-20-2020
There's not much to say: the Boker Kalashnikov is both affordable and high-quality for an automatic knife. The red and black color scheme looks amazing and that snap from the fully-automatic action is satisfying every time. The blade comes rather sharp out of the box, and the length of both the blade and handle will practically fit any hand. Ergonomically, it sits well in my hand and I would buy again.
Cool looking - action could be better
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Misti C.
01-24-2020
I wanted to adore this knife - but the action is really just okay. The button deployment seems to stick on the first go, and needs more than fine tuning out of the box. It has a great look with the black and red, but isn't something I'd rely on to have my back when I needed it. While it will keep a spot in my box, rarely will it find a home in my pocket.
very smooth
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Jeffrey F.
01-22-2020
very smooth and fast opening and a very sharp blade
Paint is gone!
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Ben D.
01-20-2020
I still carry and heavily use my original (likely ten years old) Boker sporting the Pohl Design logo and lock (before they were sued) and it has held more black on the handle than this new Black Widow I carried for only a couple weeks. I'm not sure were the defect is in quality control, BladeHQ or Boker, but I'm rethinking buying these any more.
Boker auto
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James S.
01-12-2020
Bought 3. Gave my daughter and her husband one each. We love them. Powerful spring, sharp blade. Just cool to own them.
Sweet steel
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Donato v.
11-28-2019
Smooth, swift, stealth
Can't Go Wrong...Great Action...
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Eric S.
11-15-2019
It's not a Microtech but you also get your money's worth with this Boker….a great first auto for my Son...
Beautiful Knife
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Carlo M.
10-31-2019
Color scheme is really striking. Knife is a standout.
Snappy fun
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Scott W.
09-26-2019
Works great. Solid auto. Worth every penny. Great for the price. Feels great in the hand.
Best Auto for the money
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Anutai A.
09-10-2019
These Kalashnikov can be addicting! You can't just have one. It's a great edc. Very snappy action too! I love these auto!
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Travis R.
09-07-2019
I really like these Kalashnikov knives. The action is smooth and fast. The blades are sharp and there are several designs to choose from. They have good finishes and colors. And the price is right.
First Auto
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Robert R.
07-25-2019
This is a great knife. Sharp, awesome looking, and deploys quickly and smoothly. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for an automatic
Awesome knife!
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Tom N.
07-07-2019
Great action , great lockup ,great centering , great colors on this black widow knife , just buy it you cant not like this awesome knife !!!
Great knife
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Robert F.
06-26-2019
Very nice knife the red and black look great the action is fast strong and positive the engraving is well done also I am very pleased with this knife
My favorite Color Combination
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Bobby J.
05-31-2019
Good looking knife. I collect unique knives... This one meets the criteria. It looks impressive and works the same. A great addition to my collection.
A "Beast"
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Craig T.
05-31-2019
This is a beast of a knife with a great look ... Very quick release with an audible "clank" ... And you better have a good grip on it ...
Love it!
Just OK
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Mike R.
05-31-2019
The knife is great looking but past that, not much! I was disappointed with how sharp it was out of the box. I was cutting a green pepper and had to push just to get it to cut. That blade should go through a pepper like a hot knife through butter. I was also disappointed with the opening. It definitely did not have a quick snap open. This will be my last Boker purchase!
Great looking knife!
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Tom S.
05-29-2019
I bought this more for the unique look than for use. The black and red is an attractive look. It's chunky and strong just like a Kalashnikov AK47 or AK74. The blade is etched with Kalashnikov 74. It definitely snaps open with authority, a trait Kalashnikov's are know for. This is a good value for the price.
Sweet knife!
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Dephen C.
03-15-2019
When I saw Blade HQ advertise this knife on their Instagram I knew I had to get it right away. The red and black color scheme is executed well. When I received the knife I was very pleased. It has a very snappy action and something about the blade shape just does it for me.
These are great!
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Matt W.
01-11-2019
This is my first Boker knife and I couldn’t be happier. It feels incredibly good in the hand. The blade deploys with an authoritative snap that’s very satisfying. It was nice and sharp out of the box. And who can’t appreciate a box in the shape of an AK mag? Haha. As I’ve read in other reviews, the seals were broken on my box as well but im assuming that was done by the fine folks at BladeHQ to insure the product was in good working order. If that’s the case than i can certainly appreciate that. The only bad thing about this knife is it’s addictive nature as I’m currently awaiting the arrival of my 3rd along with extra springs just in case.
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William C.
01-09-2019
Knife arrived today and both seals were broken on the box. At first the knife wouldn't open, after it warmed up it was fine. Why would they send open boxes, first thought it was a return ? Not good business.
Blade HQ response:
Thanks for the review. These knives are all converted to be automatic knives, meaning once we get them in, we have to open them to add the spring. We wish we could keep the seal, but there is no way around this.
Great looking but some things wrong
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Patrick j.
12-28-2018
I received this knife as a gift and I immediately noticed something was off. When I push the button it feels scratchy and rough, also when it doesn't open all the way. It opens maybe a centimeter and stops, I have to push very hard to get the blade to open. I like the design and the style of the blade but the action is just frustrating.
Blade HQ response:
Thanks for the response Patrick. Because this knife does not have a safety, the button was designed to only deploy the blade, when it is fully depressed. This acts as a safety measure so the blade doesn't open accidentally in a pocket if the button is slightly depressed.
Super cool
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James S.
12-25-2018
This knife arrived on Dec. 24th and boy is it super cool. Centered blade, great action, pretty sharp and did I mention it's super cool looking? Feels nice in the hand and for what you get the price is fine. Not crazy about the steel but did I mention it is super cool lookin?. Ok I did. Thanks BHQ.
A new years miracle!
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Anthony S.
12-25-2018
I have the Damascus version but a little after new years i got an email saying this knife was back in stock! bought it right away! I love the color scheme of this knife the black and red is just great! Got this in the mail today and no problems at all! opens fast and secure, looks great. For my collection im buying a 3rd version of this knife and maybe a 4th! I would like a satin blade and bead blast. This has been my first real auto and have no problems and the ergos are amazing fits well in the hand. I will be carrying this one tomorrow for work the first time and see how it does in the real world I have high hopes. Time to put this to the test!
name chage?
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MIKE O.
12-18-2018
i prefer its original name "RED ROCKET"
The Red Rocket
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Nick C.
12-18-2018
Good job Ben! XD
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Description
Specifications
Reviews
Features:
Red coated dagger blade with upgraded D2 steel.
Push button automatic* opening action.
Black coated aluminum handle.
Plunge lock mechanism.
Deep carry pocket clip for right-hand carry.
Description:
In 1947, Mikhail Kalashnikov completed development of a rifle designed to arm millions of Soviet soldiers. It is now known as the AK-47 and remains in active use to this day, being the most manufactured rifle in history. It is so loved because it gets the job done, is very economical, and keeps ticking, no matter what you throw at it. The Boker Kalashnikov knife is inspired by the iconic weapon, with a simple design, no frills, and maximum functionality. The Kalashnikov is made of high-performance, high-value materials. It has a strong lock, dependable action, and a handle that just wants to go to work. The Kalashnikov truly is a knife that makes its namesake proud!
Boker Kalashnikov Knives come in many sizes, a variety of blade shapes, and tons of colors! These knives also come in AUS-8 steel for a price you can't beat!
*Automatic conversion knives are retrofitted by a third party to accept a coil spring. The factory warranty on these knives is void, but we do warranty the conversion/spring of these knives for one (1) year from date of purchase.
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Specifications
Overall Length:7.625"
Blade Length:3.25"
Cutting Edge:3.00"
Blade Thickness:0.12"
Blade Material:D2
Blade Style:Dagger
Blade Grind:Flat
Finish:Red
Edge Type:Plain
Handle Length:4.375"
Handle Thickness:0.67"
Handle Material:Aluminum
Color:Black
Weight:3.70 oz.
User:Right Hand
Pocket Clip:Tip-Up
Knife Type:Automatic
Opener:Push Button
Lock Type:Button Lock
Brand:Boker
Model:Kalashnikov
Model Number:01KALS116NSOI
Country of Origin:Taiwan
Best Use:Everyday Carry
Product Type:Knife
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Ryan E.
04-10-2022
Serious blade play. I have three of these(various blade styles/color combos) and an XXL, all with the same blade play issue. When the blade is deployed in locked position, there is a considerable amount of blade play side to side. The rest is all awesome. Feels great in hand, very snappy/solid deploy & cool color combos. For the money it’s an ok buy, but given the blade play I feel like I’d be replacing it soon if I used it often. For that, it’s not used often.
Very Nice Blade
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John M.
11-27-2021
My second Boker Red Slasher. For the price, you can't go wrong with this offering. Love the Snappy Action and Blood Red Blade & Trim. Sharp, Fast and Reliable. This one deserves to be carried daily. Best friend or worst enemy. A+++ Well Done Again Blade HQ!
Best Budget Auto!
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Phil M.
02-12-2021
Great knife, for the money, and in general. I love the clip, and the snappy action. After some practice, I was able to close one-handed quite easily.
It did come quite dull, but I was planning on re-profiling it anyway, so no problem to me.
Excellent knife! Would be a great gift to anyone.
Can't beat it
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Ryan K.
02-12-2021
Can't go wrong, especially for the price!!
Strong spring, blade deploys without issue.
The button was gritty. Took knife apart and there were tooling marks on the surface that contacts the blade. Chucked button into power drill and used 1000 grit to wet sand, and followed up with polish.
Very slight warp in blade.
Still gets 5 stars. It is a 50 dollar knife. If it was a 200 dollar knife, it would be different.
Excellent!!!
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Nils H.
09-05-2020
Very attractive form and fit. Button is discrete and safe, but pushes open smoothly without drag. Spring is powerful enough to slam the blade open. No sluggish pokey dime-store novelty knife. Does not disappoint!
Great auto action
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Michael L.
08-27-2020
Classic knife. It's got a powerful spring that always deploys the blade with a solid "whack" that is deeply satisfying. Great ergonomics, fits my hand well, and locks up tight. I love the Black Widow color scheme, although that blood red pocket clip may be a bit too flashy for some.
All things considered, wonderful!
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Merlin K.
08-24-2020
All three of my Boker Automatic knives were received with the factory box seal already cut. Why? Other knives I have purchased from Blade HQ have also been opened. This particular Boker does not seem to be as sharp as the others. But the mechanism works and I'll use my stone. Didn't get the promised HQ button either. Oh well.
Mechanism packs a punch
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AARON T.
08-17-2020
Initially out of box, and every once in a while after hours in my pocket knife will not deploy. Simply fix by flicking wrist while opening, or wiggling the blade before engaging the button. Nice and sharp and easily sharpened. Kickback you can feel. Not too forceful but pleasantly strong. Might get a mini version of the Kalashnikov Auto
BEST SUB $50 AUTO
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CODY O.
05-11-2020
Tried and true, my love for Böker lives on with this beautiful BHQ EXCLUSIVE design. 11/10 great knife would recommend to ANYONE.
Excellent
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Mark K.
02-27-2020
Snappy, smooth, great looking. Can't put it away.
Affordable, High-Quality Auto
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Kevin F.
02-20-2020
There's not much to say: the Boker Kalashnikov is both affordable and high-quality for an automatic knife. The red and black color scheme looks amazing and that snap from the fully-automatic action is satisfying every time. The blade comes rather sharp out of the box, and the length of both the blade and handle will practically fit any hand. Ergonomically, it sits well in my hand and I would buy again.
Cool looking - action could be better
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Misti C.
01-24-2020
I wanted to adore this knife - but the action is really just okay. The button deployment seems to stick on the first go, and needs more than fine tuning out of the box. It has a great look with the black and red, but isn't something I'd rely on to have my back when I needed it. While it will keep a spot in my box, rarely will it find a home in my pocket.
very smooth
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Jeffrey F.
01-22-2020
very smooth and fast opening and a very sharp blade
Paint is gone!
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Ben D.
01-20-2020
I still carry and heavily use my original (likely ten years old) Boker sporting the Pohl Design logo and lock (before they were sued) and it has held more black on the handle than this new Black Widow I carried for only a couple weeks. I'm not sure were the defect is in quality control, BladeHQ or Boker, but I'm rethinking buying these any more.
Boker auto
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James S.
01-12-2020
Bought 3. Gave my daughter and her husband one each. We love them. Powerful spring, sharp blade. Just cool to own them.
Sweet steel
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Donato v.
11-28-2019
Smooth, swift, stealth
Can't Go Wrong...Great Action...
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Eric S.
11-15-2019
It's not a Microtech but you also get your money's worth with this Boker….a great first auto for my Son...
Beautiful Knife
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Carlo M.
10-31-2019
Color scheme is really striking. Knife is a standout.
Snappy fun
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Scott W.
09-26-2019
Works great. Solid auto. Worth every penny. Great for the price. Feels great in the hand.
Best Auto for the money
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Anutai A.
09-10-2019
These Kalashnikov can be addicting! You can't just have one. It's a great edc. Very snappy action too! I love these auto!
Kalashnikov Knives
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Travis R.
09-07-2019
I really like these Kalashnikov knives. The action is smooth and fast. The blades are sharp and there are several designs to choose from. They have good finishes and colors. And the price is right.
First Auto
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Robert R.
07-25-2019
This is a great knife. Sharp, awesome looking, and deploys quickly and smoothly. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for an automatic
Awesome knife!
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Tom N.
07-07-2019
Great action , great lockup ,great centering , great colors on this black widow knife , just buy it you cant not like this awesome knife !!!
Great knife
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Robert F.
06-26-2019
Very nice knife the red and black look great the action is fast strong and positive the engraving is well done also I am very pleased with this knife
My favorite Color Combination
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Bobby J.
05-31-2019
Good looking knife. I collect unique knives... This one meets the criteria. It looks impressive and works the same. A great addition to my collection.
A "Beast"
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Craig T.
05-31-2019
This is a beast of a knife with a great look ... Very quick release with an audible "clank" ... And you better have a good grip on it ...
Love it!
Just OK
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Mike R.
05-31-2019
The knife is great looking but past that, not much! I was disappointed with how sharp it was out of the box. I was cutting a green pepper and had to push just to get it to cut. That blade should go through a pepper like a hot knife through butter. I was also disappointed with the opening. It definitely did not have a quick snap open. This will be my last Boker purchase!
Great looking knife!
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Tom S.
05-29-2019
I bought this more for the unique look than for use. The black and red is an attractive look. It's chunky and strong just like a Kalashnikov AK47 or AK74. The blade is etched with Kalashnikov 74. It definitely snaps open with authority, a trait Kalashnikov's are know for. This is a good value for the price.
Sweet knife!
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Dephen C.
03-15-2019
When I saw Blade HQ advertise this knife on their Instagram I knew I had to get it right away. The red and black color scheme is executed well. When I received the knife I was very pleased. It has a very snappy action and something about the blade shape just does it for me.
These are great!
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Matt W.
01-11-2019
This is my first Boker knife and I couldn’t be happier. It feels incredibly good in the hand. The blade deploys with an authoritative snap that’s very satisfying. It was nice and sharp out of the box. And who can’t appreciate a box in the shape of an AK mag? Haha. As I’ve read in other reviews, the seals were broken on my box as well but im assuming that was done by the fine folks at BladeHQ to insure the product was in good working order. If that’s the case than i can certainly appreciate that. The only bad thing about this knife is it’s addictive nature as I’m currently awaiting the arrival of my 3rd along with extra springs just in case.
Seals broken
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William C.
01-09-2019
Knife arrived today and both seals were broken on the box. At first the knife wouldn't open, after it warmed up it was fine. Why would they send open boxes, first thought it was a return ? Not good business.
Blade HQ response:
Thanks for the review. These knives are all converted to be automatic knives, meaning once we get them in, we have to open them to add the spring. We wish we could keep the seal, but there is no way around this.
Great looking but some things wrong
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Patrick j.
12-28-2018
I received this knife as a gift and I immediately noticed something was off. When I push the button it feels scratchy and rough, also when it doesn't open all the way. It opens maybe a centimeter and stops, I have to push very hard to get the blade to open. I like the design and the style of the blade but the action is just frustrating.
Blade HQ response:
Thanks for the response Patrick. Because this knife does not have a safety, the button was designed to only deploy the blade, when it is fully depressed. This acts as a safety measure so the blade doesn't open accidentally in a pocket if the button is slightly depressed.
Super cool
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James S.
12-25-2018
This knife arrived on Dec. 24th and boy is it super cool. Centered blade, great action, pretty sharp and did I mention it's super cool looking? Feels nice in the hand and for what you get the price is fine. Not crazy about the steel but did I mention it is super cool lookin?. Ok I did. Thanks BHQ.
A new years miracle!
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Anthony S.
12-25-2018
I have the Damascus version but a little after new years i got an email saying this knife was back in stock! bought it right away! I love the color scheme of this knife the black and red is just great! Got this in the mail today and no problems at all! opens fast and secure, looks great. For my collection im buying a 3rd version of this knife and maybe a 4th! I would like a satin blade and bead blast. This has been my first real auto and have no problems and the ergos are amazing fits well in the hand. I will be carrying this one tomorrow for work the first time and see how it does in the real world I have high hopes. Time to put this to the test!
