Is the Böker Plus Urban Trapper any good?

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Knifelvr97

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Hi folks, I hope that you are all doing well. As said in the title I am curious to know some more about the Urban Trapper. I watched some reviews but i could not find any where the knife is pushed a little further than paracord cutting, food prepping or letter opening... I wonder how durable it is and what it can take? I know, I know, it is only a gentleman folder for light tasks but still, for the worst case scenario i do not want my EDC to fail on me. For example some say that the frame lock is not really good, that the blade has play, or that the titanium bends when you hold the knife tight... so it seems that it is not the sturdiest thing, and on the other hand it gets good ratings for the design and aesthetics etc. So what are your experiences with it? Is it worth the money, and could one also do carvings, cut small branches or feathersticks with it?
 
It's a fine knife for what it is - a slender city knife. You could use it for the tasks you describe, but the handle would not be very comfortable for forceful cutting.
 
I have the Ti framelock version and I like it for its weight, looks and quiet operation, but functionally it is just a fancy Opinel.
 
If you are doing anything more than basic, light cutting tasks, you are looking at the wrong knife. It's a good suit knife that can handle slicey work.
 
Knifelvr97 said:
Urban Trapper.
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Even the name , an oxymoron . :rolleyes:

If you need or just want a true "hard use " folder , I recommend you research any of Cold Steel brand's better quality Taiwan made , Tri-ad lock models with XHP or S35VN steel . :cool::thumbsup::thumbsup:

The Bush Ranger is a great example and not "tactical " looking . Many others from Cold Steel , just as durable .
 
Another couple of examples from Cold Steel : American Lawman and Ultimate Hunter (orange G10 )

 
There is nothing wrong with framelocks, many of the "toughest", most "durable" knives use framelocks, like the Hinderer XM-18, Chris Reeve Inkosi/Sebenza, ZT 0301 etc. However, you're talking about a knife that weighs 1.8oz, and as you said it is a gentlemen knife. I wouldn't use it for anything that you wouldn't use a slipjoint for. Also, there are many different variants of the Boker Plus Urban Trapper, which one specifically are you looking at (some are framelocks, some are linerlocks etc).
 
Gideons said:
There is nothing wrong with framelocks, many of the "toughest", most "durable" knives use framelocks, like the Hinderer XM-18, Chris Reeve Inkosi/Sebenza, ZT 0301 etc. However, you're talking about a knife that weighs 1.8oz, and as you said it is a gentlemen knife. I wouldn't use it for anything that you wouldn't use a slipjoint for. Also, there are many different variants of the Boker Plus Urban Trapper, which one specifically are you looking at (some are framelocks, some are linerlocks etc).
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I like the sleek design and it does not look too agressive. I would buy the titanium framelock because there the titanum scales are twice as thick as on the cocobolo or g10 version, so more durable. In fact I am searching for something that performs well and that has a more or less minimal design, that can be carried with a suit.
 
I think of mine as a fancier, flatter single-bladed SAK. It is a delicate little blade.
 
I have one of the wood handled liner lock models. I like it very much and it disappears into the pocket. But I would echo some of the other commenters and say that it seems intended for fairly light use.

I typically use mine as a sort of lunchtime folder. It has a profile similar to a steak or paring knife and works great for cutting food on my lunch break at work.

Overall, a very nice, but slightly delicate folder. If you want something similar but a bit tougher, I suggest a look at one of the Boker Kwaiken folders.
 
It is good for what it is: A light use knife. It is not made for harder use. The furthest I take it is to cut some soft wood. Paper, tape, rope fruits and vegetables are all fine, though.
 
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