Böker Morphs an American Heritage Knife into a Stealthy, Affordable EDC Flipper

The Stockman knife dates back to the late 1800s, making it one of the oldest and most fundamental folding blades in American history.

While there are a lot of examples that embrace the pattern as it has existed for over a hundred years, the Böker Plus Modern Stockman takes a different approach, utilizing the classic silhouette but upgrading it with modern materials, mechanisms and styling.

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When the (Stock)man comes to town

Overall, this knife does look like a classic Stockman knife. It bears the same classic slender clip-point blade, a skinny barrel-shaped handle and even retains a bolster on the pivot side.

However, there are also some significant alterations that help bring it into the modern era.

Traditionally, for instance, Stockman knives had a manual deployment — usually a nail nick. This Böker eschews the nail nick entirely, swapping the classic deployment for a speedier flipper.

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This knife also gets a liner lock, making it more secure than its traditional predecessors, which typically had a non-locking slip joint mechanism.

And to seal the deal on making it a modern EDC knife, it gets a pocket clip, another element not usually found on classic Stockman knife handles.

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Gentleman in black

The format isn’t the only thing that sets this particular interpretation apart. The materials are also much more contemporary than those features on the knife’s progenitors.

The blade, for instance, is Nitro-V, which has only been around for about a decade at this point. Despite its relative affordability, this steel is tougher and more corrosion-resistant than D2, and it can outperform just about any old steel you might find on a classic Stockman (like 420HC).

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On the other end, the handle is crafted from Micarta, which is durable, tough, stable and lightweight. While it boasts a heritage-like appearance, it’s a much more modern option than, say, stag horn or bone (as is common on Stockman knives).

The whole package also gets a blacked-out finish, which adds an almost tactical edge to this gentleman’s knife, making it more stealthy and sleek.

The whole knife measures 7.32 inches with a 3.3-inch blade and a 2.22-ounce weight.

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Availability and pricing

The Böker Plus Modern Stockman is available at Blade HQ right now for just $94 (down from $110). You can also get it through Böker’s official site for its MSRP.

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Böker Plus Modern Stockman

• $95 at Blade HQ
  $110 (14% off)

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