Boker EDC slip joint knife at CountyComm -$34.95

[LittleLebowski]

Temptation struck.

Link (https://countycomm.com/products/boker-edc-slip-joint-knife-cc-custom-1-500?utm_source=CountyComm+Subscribers&utm_campaign=b7800edcab-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_07_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2027776eb3-b7800edcab-289843733&ct=t(_CountyComm_Exclusive_BIG_Multi_Products7_18_ 2017)&goal=0_2027776eb3-b7800edcab-289843733&mc_cid=b7800edcab&mc_eid=32f83fba73).

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[blues]

That should serve you well, LL. I'm a fan of Sandvik 12C27. It gives good performance, takes a fine edge and is easy to sharpen.

People like to jump on the bandwagon of the latest and greatest steels but this is one that has stood the test of time and when Master Smith P.J. Tomes wasn't forging 52100, the stainless he preferred was 12C27.

[LittleLebowski]

"Easy to sharpen" is LL friendly. #Handicapable (https://pistol-forum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=Handicapable)

[blues]

"Easy to sharpen" is LL friendly. #Handicapable (https://pistol-forum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=Handicapable)

Then you'll be pleased. It's a relatively fine grain steel (which is why it was designed for razor blades) and takes a keen edge without much effort.

If you don't like to freehand sharpen, I might recommend the Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker (https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Tri-Angle-Sharpmaker/dp/B004HIZKHE) and / or the DMT Magna-Guide Kit (https://www.amazon.com/DMT-MAGKIT-4-Diafold-Magna-Guide-Case/dp/B00HZ3SCEQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1500477271&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=DMT+Diafold+kit).

I like to sharpen on diamond hones and finish on ceramic but I enjoy various sharpening tools almost as much as I do the knives they service. I would highly recommend either or both of the above kits.

[eb07]

and yep I bought one too. Thanks for the link!

[Drang]

I was just about to post this. Damned #EastCoastPrivilege (https://pistol-forum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=EastCoastPrivilege)

[Trajan]

I've had a hell of a time putting a decent edge on the 12c27 on my China pick. Seems like it gets dull with time. Maybe the sheath is dulling it, idk.

[LittleLebowski]

I've had a hell of a time putting a decent edge on the 12c27 on my China pick. Seems like it gets dull with time. Maybe the sheath is dulling it, idk.

Mine has been easy to touch up.

[vaspence]

That cost me a quick $74. Thanks for enabling!

[JCS]

Dang you LL. Using Amazon pay made that too easy. That pocket clip sealed the deal for me. Pocket clips make or break a knife for me. I May end up taking it off and just sliding it in the pocket.

ETA: their website is awesome. I had no idea they existed.
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[rd62]

That's a sweet little knife.

[drjaydvm]

Didn't buy the knife, but I bought a bunch of other stuff from the website. No idea they existed. I'm a sucker for gadgets and tools.


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[NickA]

but I bought a bunch of other stuff from the website.

That's pretty much how County Comm works. You follow LL's link for a $35 knife, an hour later you've spent $100 😁

Cool knife, if I had fewer SAKs and more loose cash I'd be all over it.



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[LittleLebowski]

Didn't buy the knife, but I bought a bunch of other stuff from the website. No idea they existed. I'm a sucker for gadgets and tools.


Yup, it's addictive.

[Coyotesfan97]

Yup, it's addictive.

Enabler! Trauma shears and titanium cleaning tools with the knife. :p

[eb07]

My favorite purchase through county comm as the Timex expedition compass watch sold as a maratac that was made under contract and had a clean face with zero labels. I believe it was back in 2008. I still have it and it runs great... and of course the little AAA light in the same photo


https://pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4704&d=1448896870

[JCS]

My favorite purchase through county comm as the Timex expedition compass watch sold as a maratac that was made under contract and had a clean face with zero labels. I believe it was back in 2008. I still have it and it runs great... and of course the little AAA light in the same photo


https://pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4704&d=1448896870

Is that a spyderco pocket clip on the leather man?


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[eb07]

Is that a spyderco pocket clip on the leather man?


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Yes I customized my Dad's old wave with a dremel. The Leatherman guys at SHOT loved it.

[LittleLebowski]

Dang you LL. Using Amazon pay made that too easy. That pocket clip sealed the deal for me. Pocket clips make or break a knife for me. I May end up taking it off and just sliding it in the pocket.


Agreed on clips.

[secondstoryguy]

Thanks man, that's exactly what I've been looking for to compliment my always carried fixed blade. I generally have made due with a smaller Swiss Army knife but it's sometimes as pain to fish out of my pocket. This solves that problem and looks benign enough to not get second looks when I whip it out to trim my nails.

[eb07]

Got it today. I love it. Lightweight, disappears in my pocket without the clip being used and fits just right on the pocket shield when I am at work. The clip is perfect. Snagged #218


https://thumb.ibb.co/fEm8H5/IMG_5954.jpg (https://ibb.co/fEm8H5)

[LittleLebowski]

Got mine, love it. To me, this is the perfect knife for a guy that works. I really like the pocket clip and windshield breaker. #0454

[JCS]

Mine came in today as well. It's a tad bigger than I imagined. I've wanted a knife like this for awhile. The g10 looks fantastic. Mine came razor sharp. I do not like the window breaker. Sadly, it doesn't look like I can remove it. Once I flip the pocket clip to tip up carry it's gonna be in a bad spot.


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[vcdgrips]

SOLD OUT ( sad face here)

[Coyotesfan97]

I got mine today as well. It's a very nice knife. I don't know what # it was.

[LittleLebowski]

Mine came in today as well. It's a tad bigger than I imagined. I've wanted a knife like this for awhile. The g10 looks fantastic. Mine came razor sharp. I do not like the window breaker. Sadly, it doesn't look like I can remove it. Once I flip the pocket clip to tip up carry it's gonna be in a bad spot.


If it bothered me (it does not), I am sure I could carefully file the window breaker down.

[eb07]

Mine came in today as well. It's a tad bigger than I imagined. I've wanted a knife like this for awhile. The g10 looks fantastic. Mine came razor sharp. I do not like the window breaker. Sadly, it doesn't look like I can remove it. Once I flip the pocket clip to tip up carry it's gonna be in a bad spot.


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Just curious as I fiddle with this knife. Why would you want to flip the pocket clip to put the window breaker in a bad spot? This is not a one handed opening type of knife. It is a knife which requires two hands to open. That would be the only reason I would make a clip change for one handed opening when I pull it from my pocket.

[BobLoblaw]

Just curious as I fiddle with this knife. Why would you want to flip the pocket clip to put the window breaker in a bad spot? This is not a one handed opening type of knife. It is a knife which requires two hands to open. That would be the only reason I would make a clip change for one handed opening when I pull it from my pocket.

People who carry knives in the same pocket as their phone tend to carry tip up (glass breaker up) with the blade spine against the rear of the pocket to minimize screen scratches.

[LittleLebowski]

I wish they'd made more of these and/or it was not a limited run. Maybe a PF edition?

[eb07]

People who carry knives in the same pocket as their phone tend to carry tip up (glass breaker up) with the blade spine against the rear of the pocket to minimize screen scratches.


Thanks I never thought of that.

[eb07]

So my quick review:

I can say this thing is just what I was looking for. I lightweight knife with the tools I use for day to day. Something that clips to my pocket shield when I am working and something I can throw in my pocket when I am off work and not have to carry the pocket shield.

Tactical knives are great but I use knives as tools and I have been through a few.

Specs are right on.

Weight as advertised. Exactly 3.1oz Lengths also as advertised. Blade just under 3" to work in most jurisdictions.

The tools are what I need. I like the glass breaker. I understand the pocket clip flip as per above but the spine has the phillips and it will scratch anyway.

I really like the lanyard so I can clip it off if I am fishing or out on the lake.

The blade is nice as well. I got #218 of 750. The steel is new to me but I hear good things about it.

Bottle opener/flat head is perfect and has a wire stripper on it. Works well on bottles.

Phillips works and had ability punch style defensive tool for those times when you are in an NPE

The serrated blade comes out at angle but is supposed to be used as saw so I understand angle and I like. Not sure about Flathead on it though can't see it working right under torque. They should have put punch on end imho.

The G10 scales are smooth with a light texture for grip, so I'll see how it works when hands are sweaty. I like the color.

Pocket clip is rounded and close to body so it doesn't cause issue when tossed in pocket but holds on to pocket shield well. That was the selling point for me

Not a quick opener but a tool.

Overall I am very happy with it. Going to use it. Light and has the tools I want for day to day.

Looks like a limited edition run of their tech tool city line with different tools so if you missed the boat and want something close take a look. https://www.bokerusa.com/multitools/?p=2

The Boker tech tool city 3, and 2 all have different tools at close to the same pricepoint on popular websites like amazon. The 4 and 5 have more tools at a slightly higher price point. Looks like the tech tool city 2 is closest with the phillips replacing the corkscrew on the county comm run.

I can see this guy getting use

[Drang]

I was wondering this morning how much it would cost to get a run in orange G10 or with orange liners.

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[JCS]

Just curious as I fiddle with this knife. Why would you want to flip the pocket clip to put the window breaker in a bad spot? This is not a one handed opening type of knife. It is a knife which requires two hands to open. That would be the only reason I would make a clip change for one handed opening when I pull it from my pocket.

I carry all my knives tip up so it's mostly for consistency.

This is the only slip joint I own so I am going to experiment with tip down carry for now. It just seems very unnatural even though it requires two hands to open.

I hadn't considered the window breaker scratching my phone. I do carry my phone in the same pocket.

The window breaker seems kind of useless to me. I've never had much luck with a non spring loaded one. I should be able to test it out on a car or two tomorrow during some training so we will find out if it will actually break a window.


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[JCS]

I can confirm that the window breaker does work as advertised. I was a little surprised with how well it worked. I was able to test it on two windows and it didn't require much force. Granted the cars were around 20 years old and the windows were not tinted but it worked great. Video link:
https://youtu.be/FZHkaf6f-aE

I was able to do a mini torture test with it to see how well it would cut. The normal blade sliced right through a seatbelt multiple times with ease. The saw type blade did cut through it but did require a sawing motion.

G10 is a little jacked up now but it's a tool! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170726/256aa9d2a468526d10c19aafb1fa9004.jpg

Blade still looks good just a little dirty https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170726/e459762d1bdbff4dcc5e2df536531d56.jpg

Loving this knife a lot more now. Glad I picked it up. One small thing I would change is recessing the screws in the g10. But for $35 I shouldn't be picky. Fantastic value!


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[eb07]

Thank you X100 for testing out what i cannot

[LittleLebowski]

Thank you X100 for testing out what i cannot

[JCS]

I think a P-F version of the tech tool city 1 would be awesome in orange g-10! https://www.bokerusa.com/pocketknives/boker-plus/tech-tools/tech-tool-city-1-01bo801?_dbl=%2Fmultitools%2F%3Fp%3D2




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[Dave Williams]

I purchases # 682, it is a great little knife, quite sharp, slices paper really well. Thank you for the heads up on this.

[Crusader8207]

sold out :(

[David S.]

just ordered 2. They might have more in stock now

[David S.]

I dunno. I just checked out for $74.xx. Maybe I got lucky.

[David S.]

I guess so. ;)

[JCS]

Comparison size photos https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170728/c345ecee1ae501ccbbd624b7cdb49e97.jpg


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[LittleLebowski]

This is the most practical knife that I have ever owned. The pricepoint is amazing, the features well thought out. Just perfect. I would like to see more pocket knives with just these features and with a pocket clip! Must. Have. Clip.

[eb07]

This is the most practical knife that I have ever owned. The pricepoint is amazing, the features well thought out. Just perfect. I would like to see more pocket knives with just these features and with a pocket clip! Must. Have. Clip.

The whole boker tech city line tool is like this

[LittleLebowski]

The whole boker tech city line tool is like this

I saw that but none set up exactly like this one :(

[Duelist]

Sigh. They are "Unavailable" now. Was going to get one for my boy.

[SeriousStudent]

Massdrop has them for $30. Another 5 bucks gets you carbon fiber handles. Shipping is $3.50, making mine a total of $38.49 to my door.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/boker-tech-tool-city-6

There is one day left on this deal, by the way.

[JCS]

Massdrop has them for $30. Another 5 bucks gets you carbon fiber handles. Shipping is $3.50, making mine a total of $38.49 to my door.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/boker-tech-tool-city-6

There is one day left on this deal, by the way.

That one is a slight tweak of the county comm special edition. The tool city 6 has a corkscrew and saw whereas the county comm has a philips screw driver.


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[secondstoryguy]

I've had mine for a few days now. Perfect for my needs and an upgrade to my SAK. It's very well made and thought out. The main blade is slightly pronouced and easy to get out, the glass breaker is long enough to be useful but not so long it shreds clothes and the other tools are wel designed(pretty much duplicates of the SAK tools). All and all a steal for the $$$.

[SeriousStudent]

That one is a slight tweak of the county comm special edition. The tool city 6 has a corkscrew and saw whereas the county comm has a philips screw driver.


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Very true, and an important distinction. I actually like having the saw, it makes it easier for me to open stuff up at work. For many people, the Phillips would prove more useful.

[rd62]

Sigh. They are "Unavailable" now. Was going to get one for my boy.

I believe I'm going to get myself and my oldest son each one.

[LittleLebowski]

I believe I'm going to get myself and my oldest son each one.

Where?

[rd62]

I just saw they are now unavailable at County Comm. That's a bummer. Hopefully they'll do another run...

[rd62]

I just reached out to Boker USA using the contact form on their website inquiring about the possibility of a PF version (orange G10 scales) of the County Comm knife (or an orange G10 version of the Tech Tool City 1 (https://www.bokerusa.com/pocketknives/boker-plus/tech-tools/tech-tool-city-1-01bo801)). I probably can't afford whatever their minimum purchase amount is, but I'll let you guys know what they say (assuming they ever get back to me).

That'd be great!

[rd62]

I'd potentially be in for a few.

[Duelist]

Two to several.

[alohadoug]

In for a pair

[Drang]

You should have bought 3. :)
I'm waiting for one with orange scales, or black scales and orange liners.:cool:

EDIT: Posted before I saw Tom's post re: Custom orders.

[blues]

Tom, if you do it I'm good for one or two.

[SeriousStudent]

Wow, 600 pieces is a very high inventory carrying cost.

I'll buy two for gifts if you do. But that's a pretty deep part of the pool to dive into.

(Curse that accounting degree....)

[Drang]

I'm uncertain of my ability to sell enough of a 600 piece order to break even in a meaningful timeframe. But who knows. :)

That's a lot of DOTW Giveaways and/or Pfestivus presents... ;)

[Duelist]

Wow, 600 pieces is a very high inventory carrying cost.

I'll buy two for gifts if you do. But that's a pretty deep part of the pool to dive into.

(Curse that accounting degree....)

Yeah, the unit cost would be, what? $25-30/ea, I'm guessing, since the online shops are charging $35-40. $15-18000...

[H&KFanNC]

Tom, if you do it I'm good for one or two.

Me, too.


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[Chuck Whitlock]

I'd be down for at least one, maybe up to 3-4 more.

[tanner]

I'm down for a couple.

[David S.]

Wow, 600 pieces is a very high inventory carrying cost.

I'll buy two for gifts if you do. But that's a pretty deep part of the pool to dive into.

(Curse that accounting degree....)

1800ish active members, 600 knives? Hmmmm. Just doesn't seem like the numbers are there.

Depending on how much I like the original order, I'm sure I could be talked in to one or two more tho.

[JCS]

This knife is back up for sale with a limited run of only 100! https://countycomm.com/products/boker-edc-slip-joint-knife-cc-custom-1-500#judgeme_product_reviews

[Duelist]

This knife is back up for sale with a limited run of only 100! https://countycomm.com/products/boker-edc-slip-joint-knife-cc-custom-1-500#judgeme_product_reviews

Very nice! Grabbed one for my boy. If the p-f version gets done, I guess I'll be getting another! :)

[Drang]

This morning's County Comm email says they have some (non-P-F.com) in stock.

[blues]

It has no panache if it's non P-F.com

[tanner]

Aaaand they are gone... :(

[SunTzu]

I was able to get one of these from CC and it came in today. I like it a lot so far. I also ordered two from the Massdrop link for the wine drinkers in the house. I'll add that I'd be interested in the PF versions as well. Now I need to test this guy out on the job site a bit.

[Duelist]

Arrived today. Like it. Son might not get it.

[Duelist]

Boker USA is working with their manufacturing facility to get me quotes on the same knife as the County Comm version and the Tech Tool City 1 (https://www.bokerusa.com/pocketknives/boker-plus/tech-tools/tech-tool-city-1-01bo801), but both with orange G10 scales. If there is any way I can do this without it amounting to me setting a bunch of money on fire, I'll do it.

I'll have one of each. And a pair of G42 size SCDs. Take my money!

[LittleLebowski]

Boker USA is working with their manufacturing facility to get me quotes on the same knife as the County Comm version and the Tech Tool City 1 (https://www.bokerusa.com/pocketknives/boker-plus/tech-tools/tech-tool-city-1-01bo801), but both with orange G10 scales. If there is any way I can do this without it amounting to me setting a bunch of money on fire, I'll do it.

Let us know, I'm sure we could crowd fund it.

[WDR]

If the price point is similar to CountyComm, I may be interested in that version. It looks like a handy knife.

[LittleLebowski]

Well, UPS has trademarked the color brown and apparently someone beat me to Boker with the color orange (probably, hopefully, Knife Center or Blade HQ):

That sucks.

[rd62]

I really like the black G10 with orange liners possibility!

[Duelist]

I like that one, too.

[alohadoug]

Put me down for a couple!

[LittleLebowski]

That'll work, Tom.

[LittleLebowski]

I'd still have to spend many thousands of dollars out of pocket and it would take years (if ever) to break even.


I don't think this project is worth you doing that.

[BillSWPA]

They are now saying that I would be able to get the Tech Tool City 1 (https://www.bokerusa.com/pocketknives/boker-plus/tech-tools/tech-tool-city-1-01bo801) in orange G10, but that's just a single blade design (but still has the pocket clip and glass breaker). However, at the price and minimum order quantity quoted, I'd have to sell them for $30-$35 (shipping included), get paid pre-orders for at least 100 units, and even with that I'd still have to spend many thousands of dollars out of pocket and it would take years (if ever) to break even.

Feel free to talk me into/out of this. :)

Here's the knife (https://www.bokerusa.com/pocketknives/boker-plus/tech-tools/tech-tool-city-1-01bo801) we are talking about (which Boker lists with a MSRP of $41.95):

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The scales would be this shade of orange:


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It's not nearly as handy as the County Comm knife, but I still like it.

In my opinion, if you are going to do this, you need a much higher number of pre-orders, preferably with cash up front. Trying not to lose money is not an optimal goal. You should only be doing this if you have a reasonably good chance of making a profit, with losing money being a calculated risk rather than the likely outcome.

[SeriousStudent]

That is pretty much what I thought, the out of pocket costs is just a killer.

[Drang]

That would be cool, but not worth it.

[Duelist]

Not that it matters (since the numbers don't work), but they also told me today that a black G10 scales with orange G10 liners would also be possible at the same quantity and price.

Here is a mockup of that:

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Nice!

[LtDave]

BladeHQ has a variety of the Tech-Tool knives in black and green G10 and carbon fiber with various tool combos. Corkscrews instead of phillips screwdrivers. All apparently in stock.

There are a couple with phillips, but have pliers as well.

[SunTzu]

I was able to get in on the Massdrop and then get in on the second round at County Comm. Thought I would share some shitty side by side camera phone shots of the two knives. It looks like I could fairly easily swap the Philips head for the cork screw between the two models. I actually like the Massdrop (which is a Boker Tech Tool 6) for the saw and the awl. Having the Philips head screw driver would seal the deal for me. These knives are very well made and I'm pleased with both of them.

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[SunTzu]

Available in OD Green. Limited run of 500 pieces.

LINK (https://countycomm.com/products/boker-edc-slip-joint-knife-cc-custom-1-500)


https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1437/9632/products/bokerslipjointod1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1508354880

[WDR]

Now available in Burnt Orange..... GO GO GO.... :D

I've got other priorities right now, but I know you folks were wishing...

( I posted a new thread at the top of the Blade forum before I thought to track down this thread... Mods feel free to merge, if deemed necessary, but I figure it might warrant it's own thread)

[Drang]

Now available in Burnt Orange..... GO GO GO.... :D

I've got other priorities right now, but I know you folks were wishing...

( I posted a new thread at the top of the Blade forum before I thought to track down this thread... Mods feel free to merge, if deemed necessary, but I figure it might warrant it's own thread)

Boker EDC Slip Joint Knife - CC Exclusive ~ Burnt Orange | CountyComm – CountyComm (https://countycomm.com/collections/cutting/products/boker-edc-slip-joint-knife-cc-custom-1-500)