Bolsters are scratched pretty badly and one of the scales isnt attached correctly. Looks like it was kicked across the workshop floor. Boker have been less than helpful fixing this very disappointing
Made in China doesn't mean that it can't be a quality product. But mine did arrive with a loose handle so final QC in Germany doesn't necessarily mean flawless either.
I have headphones are German designed but built in China and they are durable, sound amazing but still affordable.
I guess my point is don't rely on where something was made as a baseline for quality.
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Jul 31, 2018
Despite its obscure provenance, at this price I'd be tempted if it weren't for the gaudy "Tree Brand" printing on the blade. Does that bother anyone else? And honestly, does the logo really need to appear 3 times on the same side of the knife?
" This Boker gentleman’s knife is unique... It actually locks... with a lockback... carbon steel blade... nickel silver bolsters... brass liners for contrast... folder easy to carry..."
Really, Massdrop is supposed to be a platform for grouped purchase. There is no need to make excessively laudative description of every item like if it is the most unic beautiful thing in the world. Thousands of knives have a lockback, carbon steel blade, nickel bolsters, brass liners and are easy to carry (isn't it basic for a pocket knife?).
This knife is not bad, it is certainly made in China and there is nothing there extraordinary. It is even a not so cheap price for a made in China product.
So please, stay technical and simple.
Just got mine, fit and finish seem okay....
That being said, I think the blade is cheap stainless steel not plain carbon steel.
The pins are different than the one pictured in the drop, and the logo is much smaller on the blade.