Boker Daggers

ColoSwiss · **on:** October 23, 2015, 12:13:38 AM

Just received the two Boker daggers I ordered: Schanz Integral (top) and Applegate-Fairbairn Desert Storm (bottom). Both knifes appear well-made and use 440C stainless steel. The A-F was made in Germany, has fiberglass reinforced handles and seems to be the better handling of the two. The Schanz is a massive piece of steel with canvas micarta handles, and gives the impression of extreme ruggedness. It was made in Taiwan.

I like both knives. My only complains concern their sheaths. The A-F has a kydex sheath with a very complex mounting system, but no instructions. Had to go online to find out how to open and mount it. The Schanz has an all-leather sheath. Its okay, but not up to the quality of the knife.

zoidberg · **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2015, 12:52:50 AM

They look great.

SAK Guy · **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2015, 12:54:52 AM

Those are very nice!!!!! Esp the A/F!!! I've been interested in those kind of Bokers for a long time.

My only one of this type...a Boker Trench knife

ColoSwiss · **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2015, 02:06:31 AM

Bought the A-F off ebay. Thought I got a good price. Later found it for substantially less on Amazon.

Some people have had problems with the handles; don't know if its quality control or abuse. If you're worried about it get the Schanz. For me its not an issue. While I like the looks of a dagger, I'd be more likely to carry a general-purpose knife like a Fallkniven out in the field.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I8RM6E?keywords=boker%20appllegate&qid=1445558222&ref_=sr_1_sc_2&sr=8-2-spell

SAK Guy · **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2015, 02:24:13 AM

Thank you!! Dropped one into my cart so I can move it to my wish list!!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2015, 05:48:57 PM

I've been interested in the Applegate Fairbairn Combat Knife for years (since well before Colonel Rex passed away) but I've never gotten one. I have the folding version but not the fixed blade.

I agree though, probably not much use in the field if enemy combatants aren't lurking g behind every bush.

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