Boker Plus Kihon by Lucas Burnley

Best known for his Kwaiken flipper, Lucas Burnley now brings us the Kihon—which refers to the fundamentals of Japanese martial arts. But while the knife may be inspired by the basics (perhaps a nod to its simple, clean design), it’s anything but introductory. The Kihon's titanium handle features an ergonomic design and an over-travel stop for the integral frame lockbar. The VG-10 blade deploys quickly with either the flipper tab or thumb stud. Slip the slender Kihon into your pocket for easy tip-up carry with the removable pocket clip.

Always fascinated by the wilderness, stories of survival, and action movies, Lucas Burnley decided to make his passion a reality in 2003 when he founded Burnley Knives. With the bulk of his experience derived from trial and error, Burnley has earned a reputation as a reliable craftsman by combining elements of classic knives with an emphasis on modern materials. “To me knives are a personal expression of independence and self reliance,” he says. “Starting with raw materials, I’m able to create intrinsically useful and aesthetically pleasing tools and objects of pride that can be used and passed down for generations.