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Boker USA Patriot - Model # 01BO370
Boker offered me a discount on this product for review.
Specifications
* Blade Length: 3.375"
* Overall Length: 7.5"
* Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel
* Blade Style: Drop Point
* Blade Finish: Satin
* Handle Material: Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon
* Locking Mechanism: Lockback
* Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Left/Right Carry
* Weight: 2.1 oz.
* Made in the USA
I've been carrying this one for a week or so now and so far I am really liking this knife. It feels great in the hand, is lightweight, opening and lock up are solid and it has handled EDC tasks flawlessly. Food prep, package opening and cardboard breakdown have been a breeze. The high hollow grind on the blade makes it a great slicer and the ricasso is just big enough to fit the tip of your finger in for a little added control, I wouldn't advise trying to use it as a choil though. It came shaving sharp out of the box with a fairly even grind all the way to the tip.
The design is great. Disassembly is accomplished with a T6 and T8 Torx driver. The back lock is one piece making reassembly a breeze, if you've ever disassembled a Delica then you can appreciate this. The pivot washers are integrated into the handle scales, they are physically milled as part of the scale making it impossible to loose them but also impossible to replace them. Time will tell how durable they are. The handle, pivot and pocket clip hardware (screws and barrels) are all the same size making them all interchangeable. The backspacer is milled as part of the presentation scale, again making it impossible to loose but also impossible to replace. Additionally, for those that live in places (mostly Europe) where you can have a one handed opening knife or a locking blade but not both this knife can be conformed to those criteria with the removable thumb stud, simply remove the screw that holds the two halves of the stud together. A sturdy deep carry pocket clip from the factory keeps the Patriot locked into your pocket out of sight. My problem with deep carry pocket clips is that they usually sit on top of the scales adding thickness to the handle. Boker has mitigated this by milling channels into the handle allowing it to sit a little lower, this also makes it possible to only have one pocket clip screw, the channels keep the clip from rotating.
Right out of the box the action was gritty and tight, as is with most new lock back knives due to the nature of the locking mechanism. A little time and a little Flouro grease on the blade where the lock rides all but eliminated this. One handed opening was never a problem and one handed closing is fairly easy also. All in all the Patriot is definetly worth a look. It's pretty simple by the design to see what this knife directly competes with. Being roughly 1/2" longer and slightly thicker makes the Patriot more comfortable in hand for me than the Delica. With the deep carry pocket installed from the factory this makes it a better knife for me. That's not to say the Spyderco isn't a great knife but if you like the Delica I think you'll like the Patriot, it being made in the US doesn't hurt either. Packaging seems to be a hit or miss for people. Some care what kind of box their knife comes in and won't buy a a knife second hand without the factory packaging. Others throw it in the garbage as soon as the knife has been removed. The box the Patriot comes in is just a simple, nice box. It's clean and has a magnetic closure making it a great gift box.
All things considered I'm fairly impressed with this knife. From the design to the feel in hand it is a great offering from Boker USA that is produced right here at home. I've carried it for a week or so now in jeans and shorts, no problem with either. It's so light and low ride that it all but disappears when clipped in your pocket. You get the Patriot with a black, blue, orange and tan handle all with a plain edge satin blade. A black handle, black serrated blade offering can be had also.
Enjoy the pictures and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Boker offered me a discount on this product for review.
Specifications
* Blade Length: 3.375"
* Overall Length: 7.5"
* Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel
* Blade Style: Drop Point
* Blade Finish: Satin
* Handle Material: Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon
* Locking Mechanism: Lockback
* Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Left/Right Carry
* Weight: 2.1 oz.
* Made in the USA
I've been carrying this one for a week or so now and so far I am really liking this knife. It feels great in the hand, is lightweight, opening and lock up are solid and it has handled EDC tasks flawlessly. Food prep, package opening and cardboard breakdown have been a breeze. The high hollow grind on the blade makes it a great slicer and the ricasso is just big enough to fit the tip of your finger in for a little added control, I wouldn't advise trying to use it as a choil though. It came shaving sharp out of the box with a fairly even grind all the way to the tip.
The design is great. Disassembly is accomplished with a T6 and T8 Torx driver. The back lock is one piece making reassembly a breeze, if you've ever disassembled a Delica then you can appreciate this. The pivot washers are integrated into the handle scales, they are physically milled as part of the scale making it impossible to loose them but also impossible to replace them. Time will tell how durable they are. The handle, pivot and pocket clip hardware (screws and barrels) are all the same size making them all interchangeable. The backspacer is milled as part of the presentation scale, again making it impossible to loose but also impossible to replace. Additionally, for those that live in places (mostly Europe) where you can have a one handed opening knife or a locking blade but not both this knife can be conformed to those criteria with the removable thumb stud, simply remove the screw that holds the two halves of the stud together. A sturdy deep carry pocket clip from the factory keeps the Patriot locked into your pocket out of sight. My problem with deep carry pocket clips is that they usually sit on top of the scales adding thickness to the handle. Boker has mitigated this by milling channels into the handle allowing it to sit a little lower, this also makes it possible to only have one pocket clip screw, the channels keep the clip from rotating.
Right out of the box the action was gritty and tight, as is with most new lock back knives due to the nature of the locking mechanism. A little time and a little Flouro grease on the blade where the lock rides all but eliminated this. One handed opening was never a problem and one handed closing is fairly easy also. All in all the Patriot is definetly worth a look. It's pretty simple by the design to see what this knife directly competes with. Being roughly 1/2" longer and slightly thicker makes the Patriot more comfortable in hand for me than the Delica. With the deep carry pocket installed from the factory this makes it a better knife for me. That's not to say the Spyderco isn't a great knife but if you like the Delica I think you'll like the Patriot, it being made in the US doesn't hurt either. Packaging seems to be a hit or miss for people. Some care what kind of box their knife comes in and won't buy a a knife second hand without the factory packaging. Others throw it in the garbage as soon as the knife has been removed. The box the Patriot comes in is just a simple, nice box. It's clean and has a magnetic closure making it a great gift box.
All things considered I'm fairly impressed with this knife. From the design to the feel in hand it is a great offering from Boker USA that is produced right here at home. I've carried it for a week or so now in jeans and shorts, no problem with either. It's so light and low ride that it all but disappears when clipped in your pocket. You get the Patriot with a black, blue, orange and tan handle all with a plain edge satin blade. A black handle, black serrated blade offering can be had also.
Enjoy the pictures and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
