Böker’s Fan-Favorite Affordable EDC Knife Gets a Stunning, Supersized Upgrade

It was already one of the brand’s most popular folding knives. But if some is good, more is better, right?

Close-up of a silver metal folding knife with a clip resting on brown suede material.

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By Steve Mazzucchi

Published March 27, 2026

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Updated March 30, 2026

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Thanks to its combination of casual good looks, simple functionality and relatively low price, Böker’s Atlas has become one of the brand’s most beloved staples.

How else do you explain the fact that right now, more than two dozen varieties of the nameplate are available?

Folding knife with black handle and silver blade on a brown leather surface next to a watch and camera. — The newest addition to the bountiful Atlas family is also the largest.

In an effort to give its fans even more of a good thing, Böker just dropped a larger version.

In true German fashion, its moniker could not be more on the nose. Meet the Böker Plus Atlas Backlock Big.

Big is beautiful

Let’s cut to the chase: while the classic Atlas boasts a blade measuring 2.95 inches, the Big’s blade is 3.54 inches, making it well over half an inch longer.

Close-up of a stainless steel knife blade with the number 1307 engraved near the handle, resting on a brown textured surface. — With 3.54 inches of cold steel at your disposal, no everyday task is too big.

The embiggening no doubt boosts the knife’s capability to take on larger tasks and even some outdoor projects.

The shape and materials remain the same, a drop-point silhouette made of Swedish 12C27 steel with a lovely satin finish.

Hand holding a folding knife with a stonewashed black handle and a satin-finished blade. — The overall length of the knife is a considerable 8.23 inches, 1.62 inches longer than the standard Atlas.

This material, combined with Asian manufacturing, is a big factor in the relatively low cost of the knife, as at $70, it is just $10 more than the even more affordable Atlas.

Low cost does not mean cheap, however, as 12C27 still offers above-average corrosion resistance, durability and sharpening ease, and every Böker knife must meet a standard of precision that’s quite high.

Close-up of a folding knife's metal hinge and black handle on a brown surface. — The classic backlock is both low maintenance and reliable, securely holding the knife open and closed.

The aforementioned simplicity also helps keep costs (and maintenance) low, with a nail nick in the blade aiding two-handed deployment and a basic but sturdy backlock holding it securely in place.

Complementing the business end is an ergonomically shaped stainless steel handle with an attractive stonewashed finish.

Hand holding a closed folding knife with a stonewashed metal handle and a silver pocket clip. — As you can see here, the ergonomic scales are large enough for the handle to be a real handful.

Despite the bigger size, the knife remains relatively light at 3.14 ounces, while the lanyard hole and reversible tip-up clip ensure that pocket carry remains realistic.

Availability and pricing

The Böker Plus Atlas Backlock Big is available now for $70.

Folding knife with a stonewashed gray handle and a polished stainless steel blade.

Böker Plus Atlas Backlock Big

$70 at Böker

About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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