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Muyperdido
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Aug 19, 2016
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Is it carbon on both sides or just one?
Aug 19, 2016
Evshrug
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Aug 19, 2016
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MuyperdidoThe one pic partially shows the blue pocket clip and what looks like a titanium or steel scale on the other side. Having a metal scale on one side should improve rigidity compared to carbon fiber on both sides.
If I had the cash and was a collector rather than just someone looking for a knife that's compact, not scary to bring to work (aka small, 2" blade or less) and easy to open/close with one hand, I'd pick up the Cocobolo because that rare wood is so nice.
Regarding the Cocobolo/Damascus, help me out here guys. I thought Damascus was a technique not a specific type of steel; the process of forging a blade out of several layers of steel, grinding an angle so the different layers are exposed, and then using something like acid to make the contrast between layers visually POP. Is Damascus a specific steel? If not, what kind of steel is in this?
Aug 19, 2016
anonomous
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Aug 19, 2016
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EvshrugDemascus for this knife is two different steels folded 57 times. The original Damascus is not around anymore (wootz steel) and current metelargy can make a better steel than the original. They even have powdered steel demascus now. Just Google it or check out some YouTube vids on the subject for more info.
Aug 19, 2016
Muyperdido
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Aug 19, 2016
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EvshrugIt's forge welded steel. I agree with you on wanting a medium sized clip knife with one handed opening and nice looking. Too bad this one only has the nail groove option. I do like it. Would like to know if it's ti or steel on the other side of the carbon model. Still prefer the Damascus.
Aug 19, 2016
Evshrug
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MuyperdidoIt's nowhere near as nice as these Boker knives, but for a small, one-hand EDC, I've been looking at the Bryd line of Spyderco knives, the Tern.
http://m.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=679
"Byrd eye" hole for thumb deployment, Slipit instead of lockback, wire clip like the Dragonfly, lanyard hole for a lead or attaching something to extend your grip, G10 handle, 8CR13MoV steel, inexpensive. It is a shortER blade, but 2.75" is still a bit longer than I'd like.
Still, having something EDC makes something like this Boker safe to keep as a "safe queen." Like that term.
Aug 19, 2016
anonomous
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Aug 20, 2016
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MuyperdidoThe carbon version has titanium framelock on the other side of the carbon. Its super light weight
Aug 20, 2016
allannon
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Aug 20, 2016
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EvshrugApples and pears, though, at least the carbon (for functionality). Slipjoint knives aren't all that secure in use compared to frame- or liner-lock, 8CR steels will need more maintenance than s35vn, and at least personally I'm not a huge fan of unsupported FRN scales.
Your guess is as good as mine for the Cocobolo; I'm interested in a thin knife, so I'm not interested in it.
Aug 20, 2016
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