TS 2.0 Lockback Smooth Grey Bone -110815

This is an another wonderful knife from Boker. I have yet to purchase a Boker that I wasn’t pleased with and this is an another wonderful knife from Boker. The lock back mechanism works as it supposed without any sticking. The D2 blade arrived nice and sharp right out the box. This is a wonderful I would say gentleman‘s knife. It has that old school lockback look, but it’s done very classy and the gray handles look very nice, and the knife fits perfectly in my hand. This is one of those knives that I tend to carry when I’m a little more dressed up or in those situations where a larger modern folding knife may not be welcomed, in polite company we’ll say. This knife works as a knife. It’s a flat grind. The grind lines are very good. The action is very good and for the price is also very good. I have to say that compared to a similar case knife the fit and finish on this are much better and with case it’s kind of hit or miss as to whether or not it’ll be sharp or even ground all that well. Every knife from Boker that I’ve ever received has been sharp and the grinds tend to be even. Another great one I would recommend this 10 out of 10

Boker has been a name known in the cutlery world for generations and with good reason. The Tree Brand logo is a mark of the excellent German quality one would expect. For less than the price of a Case knife (which is hit and miss), you will get upgraded D2 steel, excellent walk, excellent talk, and a perfectly centered blade crafted in Germany. While I did see a few nicks on the brass around the inside of the bolster area, this is more than forgivable for a knife that costs less than $50 at the time of this review. The blade has very little play to it, the lock snaps open and the blade falls shut with a nice little click. The quasi drop point makes for a great EDC shape for most pocket knife tasks, and the slip design easily rides in the 5th pocket of my jeans. The bone handle is polished but no so much that it looks fake. You can feel the energy coming off it. I have literally hundreds of knives ranging from junk to nearly $1000, but if you are looking for a good quintessential "pocket knife", this is a fine example of quality tool you can always have on you and rely upon. It's not flashy. It's not tactical. It's just a good shape blade that won't close on your fingers when you find yourself needing to cut something. This was not my first Boker, and it certainly won't be my last.

This is absolutely the nicest, and also most expensive, pocket knife in my small collection. The bolsters are just beautiful, and thicker than expected. The blade is very sharp and perfectly aligned. Outstanding workmanship. It is the perfect size for every day carry, but for now will be my "Sunday go to meet'n" knife. You get what you pay for with this gem.

Awesome Knife. Highly recommend. Thanks 9

I’ve been collecting Boker knives since the 1980s and decided to purchase this because first of all it’s a lockback, which isn’t as common with the German Boker’s, as they’ve always been known more for traditional slipjoint patterns. Also because you don’t see too many of them in white bone anymore. No telling when this will be discontinued, so purchase them while they are still available. Let me discuss the things I like about this model first. It comes in a very nice black box with a magnetic folding closure. Lockup is solid and tight. The white bone is smooth and gorgeous to look at. Blade is sharp and is the perfect size for most cutting tasks (I consider blades under 3” the sweet spot). It does have “Tree Brand” etched on one side which is not shown in the picture. Some reviewers did not like this–but I did. It’s a nice nod to Boker’s legacy and their logo which features the Chestnut tree. And most of the classics had this etching on the blade as well. The knife fits nicely in the pocket, and of course the price is right. Now the things I do not like. It is slimmer than I expected. Because of the smoothness of bone and the slim profile it feels a little slippery in the hand. This is a gentleman’s folding knife so I would only recommend for light use cutting and nothing too heavy. Another peeve is that it is listed in the wrong steel here. It is not 440C. I get the Boker catalogs every year and this knife is listed in the most current 2019 catalog as being 440A stainless steel. I’m not a steel snob, but I think buyer’s should know. Boker knives always etch 440C on the blade if they are manufactured in that higher quality steel. There is also something I feel I need to add and explain. I notice some confusion from many here as to where the knife is made. It is made in Germany. Boker Tree Brand knives are all made either in Germany or Argentina. If it was stamped "Boker Arbolito", those are made in Argentina. The German knives are put into two categories which are distinguished apart by the shield with the Tree logo. If the shield says “SOLINGEN” on it, these are knives made in Solingen, Germany with German parts and materials. If the shield says “GERMANY” (as seen on this model), these are knives made at the same Boker factory in Solingen, Germany, but they are made with material/parts that were outsourced overseas. This means that the steel, the bone, and the brass was outsourced and then manufactured and put together in Germany. It is how they are able to get the cost down to under $40. Boker has been producing knives this way for the past decade. Because it is German made but with outsourced material I have noticed that it does not equal in fit/finish to the knives I own that have the “SOLINGEN” shield. I noticed the bone on mine does not seem like it was well rounded at the edges on both sides. One side was more rounded than the other. This was mentioned by other reviewers. It is not really noticeable unless you closely examine and in my opinion does not detract from the usefulness of the knife. I'm probably being a pickier than most but it is because I have been spoiled with some nicer Boker's in my collection. Overall it is still a good looking knife. I bought this to carry and use and I would recommend it for that–or for anyone looking for a nice gift. These are priced well and will not break the bank. Keep in mind that bone is a natural material and every knife will be a little different from the other. Am including pictures for those interested in seeing more detail.

I bought this for my husband for an anniversary gift, he loved it. We always do the traditional and modern gift thing. The quality is beautiful.

This is a very well crafted knife, perfect for EDC, and heirloom quality. Excellent choice from the world’s oldest knife maker!

A beautiful knife at a great price. German steel and craftsmanship.