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First Look: Boker Plus Modern Gentleman

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August 26, 2024

Hitting the right notes as a gentleman and EDC knife, the Boker Plus Modern Gentleman offers the best of both worlds.

Not every situation—or person’s routine—calls for a decked-out and oversized blade. Though, in some cases, EDC knives have trended this way. However, the pendulum may be returning to a more refined and aggressive design for a do-all tote around.

Case in point, Boker Plus’s Modern Gentleman.

As the name suggests, the flipper/folder has the lines of a knife you wouldn’t be afraid to use among polite company or button-down business associates. However, it is proportioned right and ruggedly constructed to tackle heavier chores in which a true gentleman’s knife might falter. A hybrid of sorts, the Modern Gentleman offers the best of both worlds.

The knife features a relatively understated drop-point blade that at 2.95 inches offers plenty of utility. Constructed from Nitro-V, a nitrogen-enhanced steel with a reputation for good toughness; it’s a material that’s been picking up steam in recent years. As for the blade’s profile, it has just enough belly to enhance slicking duties, with a nice long straight section back to the choil for substantive push cuts. It comes to a pronounced tip, making it fairly capable of punctures and perforation.

Adding a touch of class to the Modern Gentleman’s design is a steel bolster, coated black—titanium—like the blade. The dark overtones of the steel components are offset by a canvas Micarta scale—a very fetching two-tone effect. While thin, the handle offers plenty of real estate to get a grip on the knife, measuring in at just a few ticks of the tape under 4 inches. Yet, its overall svelteness keeps the Modern Gentleman at a very carry-friendly 2.26 ounces.

Other points of interest, the knife has and low-key kicker that does its best to avoid deploying out of the pocket, yet with a tuned detent is quick to deploy. Though there is likely a sticky point in the liner for some—the clip is non-reversible. OK if you dig front-pocket, tip-up carry and you’re a righty, not so hot for others.

Overall, Boker prices the Modern Gentleman to move, listing it at $59.95 on its website. At that price, certainly, many knife enthusiasts will find the gentlemanly EDC the perfect companion, for work or play.

Modern Gentleman Plus Specs
Overall Length: 6.69 in
Blade Length: 2.95 in
Blade Thickness: 0.09 in
Weight: 2.26 oz
Blade Material: Nitro-V
Handle Material: Micarta
Opener: Flipper
Opening: Manual
Lock Type: Linerlock
MSRP: $59.98

New Custom Knives Dripping With Damascus

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Elwood Shelton

August 21, 2024

New Custom Knives Dripping With Damascus

We gathered up a bevy of new custom damascus blades that are sure to knock your socks off.

Our latest knife roundup features a stunning collection of new custom Damascus blades that are sure to impress. These meticulously crafted knives showcase the intricate patterns and superior craftsmanship that Damascus steel is known for, making each piece a work of art. Whether you’re a collector or simply appreciate high-quality blades, this selection is bound to knock your socks off with its blend of beauty, durability, and cutting-edge performance.

Brent Dignam Hunter

BLADE LENGTH: 5”
BLADE MATERIAL: San-mai damascus w/1084 carbon steel core forged by Robert Corey Scott of Bulldog Damascus
BLADE GRIND: Flat
HANDLE MATERIAL: Curly maple
LINER MATERIAL: G-10
SPACER MATERIAL: Mammoth molar
OVERALL LENGTH: 9”
MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: $800
MAKER: Brent Dignam (SharpByCoop image)

Rick Dunkerley Persian Folder

BLADE LENGTH: 4.25”
BLADE MATERIAL: Feather pattern damascus of 1080 carbon and 15N20 nickel alloy steels; Dellana Dots in 18k gold
BLADE GRIND: Double fighter
HANDLE MATERIAL: Antique shell
BOLSTERS: Milled steel
EMBELLISHMENT: 24k-gold inlay in blade and bolsters
CLOSED LENGTH: 5.25”
MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: $15,000
KNIFE TO KNOW: Rick Dunkerley is a master smith in the American Bladesmith Society
MAKER: Rick Dunkerley (Mitchell Cohen image)

Mark Lambert Hunter

BLADE LENGTH: 4.75”
BLADE MATERIAL: 320-layer ladder-pattern damascus of 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel-alloy steels
HANDLE MATERIAL: Bog oak
GUARD MATERIAL: 413 stainless steel
OVERALL LENGTH: 9 3/8”
KNIFE TO KNOW: Contoured grip includes flats on either side starting around midway and extending to the bird’s-beak butt; Mark Lambert is an apprentice smith in the American Bladesmith Society
MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: Contact maker for more information
MAKER: Mark Lambert (Jocelyn Frasier image)

John Horrigan Automatic

BLADE LENGTH: 3.75”
BLADE MATERIAL: 6-bar Turkish twist damascus w/Dellana Dots
BLADE GRIND: Hollow
BLADE OPENER: Push button
HANDLE FRAME: 416 stainless steel
HANDLE INLAY: Edwards black jade
MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: $5,200
KNIFE TO KNOW: John Horrigan is a master smith in the American Bladesmith Society and sole authors all of his knives
MAKER: John Horrigan (Mitchell Cohen image)

Q Hardtner Blades Fixed Blade

KNIFE TYPE: Fixed blade
BLADE LENGTH: 8.5”
BLADE GRIND: Flat
BLADE MATERIAL: Feather damascus of 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel-alloy steels
FURNITURE: 416 stainless steel
HANDLE MATERIAL: Ancient walrus tusk
CONSTRUCTION: Takedown
OVERALL LENGTH: 13.5”
SHEATH: Made and handcarved by Bob Bobbitt
MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: $2,200
KNIFE TO KNOW: Quintin Hardtner has been making knives for about two years and mentored under veteran maker Dan Graves
MAKER: Q Hardtner Blades (SharpByCoop image)

Trevor Morgan Jr. Chef’s Knife

BLADE LENGTH: 9”
BLADE MATERIAL: Feather-pattern damascus of 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel-alloy steels
BLADE GRIND: Slightly convex flat
HANDLE MATERIAL: Curly koa
BOLSTER: Integral
OVERALL LENGTH: 14”
MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: $1,750
MAKER: Trevor Morgan Jr. (SharpByCoop image)

David Longworth Emergence

KNIFE TYPE: Folder
BLADE LENGTH: 3.8”
BLADE MATERIAL: Mosaic damascus of 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel-alloy steels
BLADE GRIND: Flat
HANDLE FRAME: 416 stainless steel
HANDLE MATERIAL: Black-lip mother-of-pearl
LOCK: Rocker Lock
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.9”
KNIFE TO KNOW: The Rocker Lock locks the blade in the open and closed positions; when the knife is closed, push the lower side of the button to unlock the blade; when the knife is open, push the upper side of the button to unlock it; the knife is a California or assisted opener, so the blade pops out a little when the button is pushed; all steel on the knife is hardened
MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: $8,000
MAKER: David Longworth (SharpByCoop image)

Koen Knives Chef’s Knife

KNIFE PATTERN: Chef’s knife
BLADE LENGTH: 7.87”
BLADE MATERIAL: Damascus of 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel alloy steels
BLADE THICKNESS @RICASSO: .157”
BLADE @ WIDEST: 2.165”
BLADE GRIND: Full flat
HANDLE MATERIAL: Stabilized red mallee burl
FERRULE: Brass and G-10
OVERALL LENGTH: 13.38”
MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: $600 at press-time exchange rate
MAKER: Koen Knives (Rod Hoare image)

Adamas Forge Integral Horizontal-Tang Damascus Chef’s Knife

MODEL NAME: Horizontal Tang
BLADE LENGTH: 7.87”
BLADE MATERIAL: Damascus of 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel-alloy steels
BLADE @ THICKEST: .102”
BLADE @ WIDEST: 2.04”
BLADE GRIND: Full flat
HANDLE MATERIAL: Stabilized white American oak
OVERALL LENGTH: 12.59”
MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: Contact maker for more information
MAKER: Adamas Forge (Rod Hoare image)

Brook Turner Integral Gyuto

KNIFE PATTERN: Integral gyuto
BLADE LENGTH: 9.05”
BLADE MATERIAL: 280-layer random-pattern damascus of 1084 carbon and 15N20 nickel-alloy steels
BLADE THICKNESS @RICASSO: .216”
BLADE @ WIDEST: 2.04”
BLADE GRIND: Convex
HANDLE MATERIAL: Stabilized huon pine burl
OVERALL LENGTH: 14.17”
MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: $1,500
KNIFE TO KNOW: Brook Turner is a member of the Australian Knifemakers Guild
MAKER: Brook Turner Blades (Rod Hoare image)

Bob Ohlemann Freelancer XL Model 2

KNIFE TYPE: Folder
BLADE LENGTH: 3.5”
BLADE MATERIAL: Chad Nichols stainless Boomerang damascus
BLADE GRIND: Full flat
BLADE PATTERN: Recurve w/harpoon swedge
BLADE FINISH: Hand rubbed/etched
BLADE OPENER: Thumb stud
HANDLE MATERIAL: Double black Micarta®
LOCK: Linerlock
POCKET CLIP: Timascus; right-handed, blade tip up
LINERS: Titanium, jeweled and anodized
BOLSTER & PIVOT SCREWS: Zirconium
PIVOT COLLARS: Timascus™
BACKSPACER: Titanium in black Cerakote® finish
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.5”
MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: $2,060
MAKER: Bob Ohlemann (Jocelyn Frasier image)

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First Look: Giant Mouse ACE Bleecker

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Elwood Shelton

August 15, 2024

Somewhere between an EDC and a gentleman’s knife, the ACE Bleecker looks to be a slick sidekick.

Giant Mouse is going gentlemanly but with an attitude. At least, that appears to happen with the newest addition to its catalog—the ACE Bleecker.

Named after Manhattan, N.Y.’s trendy Bleecker Street, the company seems to aim the frame lock toward hipsters’ hip pockets. The same with the sleek, yet somewhat understated lines. However, robustly built with premium steel and components the Italian import likely has the chops to pull off EDC duty—at least for those who tend to smaller knives.

Right off the bat, the notable aspect of the ACE Bleecker is its slim design accentuated by a trailing point blade. In many respects, it’s reminiscent of Giant Mouse’s Knife of the Year award-winning GMX, only smaller and without an integral handle. Despite its svelteness, the company has ensured the knife is capable of more than cutting the foil off wine bottles by making the handle full-sized. It is a bit skinny in the hand, yet it nestles in the palm well enough to handle more aggressive cutting duties.

Giant Mouse went top-shelf for the blade steel, choosing Magnacut—albeit a softer version than some prefer. The company rates it at 62 HRC, a facet that might raise the hackles for the edge-retention obsessive. That aside, the geometry of the 3.26-inch blade is exquisite with a thick(ish) spine adding toughness to the design. The tip doesn’t jut too far above the spine, allowing users to choke up on the blade for finer work. And, boy howdy, should it ever prove apt at fine work, with a very fine tip.

The company has opted for a thumb hole as the opening mechanism on the Bleecker but has made it oblong. The choice is for more than aesthetics, making the knife deployable not only in the traditional style—the thumb—but also in reverse open. As an added benefit, this also makes the knife relatively left-hand friendly. The Bleecker’s well-tuned detent also goes a long way in adding to all these aspects—not so light as to facilitate a negligent deployment, but not overly stiff where users will struggle to get the blade to work.

As for the handle, Giant Mouse offers two options—titanium and carbon fiber. Both are attractive, though I tend to the titanium as it gives the knife more overall continuity and class. In both cases, the knife tips the scales at right around 2 ounces—the titanium a hair more—and measures at 7.43 inches in overall length. Worth note, Giant Mouse includes a notch on the thumb side and a chamfer on the lock that go a long way in making opening the knife simple. Also, it boasts a reversible wire pocket clip for tip-up carry.

With a gentleman’s design comes a gentleman’s price on the Bleecker. Giant Mouse lists the titanium model at $285 and the carbon fiber version at a slightly more affordable $245.

ACE Bleecker Specs
Blade Steel: CPM Magnacut
Blade Steel Hardness: ~ 62 HRC
Blade Finish: Satin
Handle: Titanium, Carbon Fiber
Clip: Wire–Reversible
Pivot Mechanism: Ball bearings
Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock
Backspacer: Titanium
Blade Length: 3.26″
Blade Thickness: 0.11″
Handle Length: 4.14″
Overall Length: 7.43″
Weight: Titanium 2.2oz, Carbon Fiber 2oz

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First Look: Work Sharp Ken Onion Knife & Tool Sharpener MK.2

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Elwood Shelton

May 16, 2024

First Look: Work Sharp Ken Onion Knife & Tool Sharpener MK.2

The work-horse tool gets some upgrades.

Work Sharp’s Ken Onion Knife & Tool Sharpener has been keeping knife enthusiasts’ edges sharp for a decade. A good run, by anyone’s measure. But the device’s time is up as the company welcomes the dawning of a new era—the Ken Onion Knife & Tool Sharpener MK.2. I’m sure some of you saw that coming.

Thankfully, Work Sharp hasn’t reinvented the wheel with the refresh of this time-tested multitool. Instead, the unit maintains many of the features that made it popular in the first place but offer a few notable enhancements that sharpeners and makers should find welcome, including a MK.2 Elite model with grinding functions.

Chief among the enhancements is the MK.2’s speed control, now offering seven preset speed settings to provide consistent and repeatable results. A new torque control delivers consistent power, even under load. To make the sharpener easier to dial in, Work Sharp has included a very clear amber LED indicator light for the belt speed selection for quick and precise adjustment. Furthermore, a scope click adjustment knob on the sharpening guide, with detent clicks, allows users to adjust in half-degree increments by touch. Incidentally, the guide is adjustable from 15 degrees at the low end to 30 degrees at the high, hitting nearly every angle for both knives and tools.

The MK.2 also comes with leather-lined angle guides that offer protection for knives during sharpening. Users will also note a lockout belt tensioner on the sharpening cassette that helps make changing abrasive belts fast and simple. The Ken Onion MK.2 will come with five grits to accommodate the full spectrum of sharpening from repair to ultra-fine polishing.

As for the grinding, the Ken Onion MK.2 Elite model has some interesting aspects too. The redesigned grinder attachment quickly and easily mounts to the power base without tools or calibration. Once attached, the grinder boasts on-the-fly motor speed control and continuous run time. Additionally, an adjustable, three-position convex pulley system allows users to customize their grind profile depending on personal preference or the type of knives being sharpened.

The Ken Onion Knife & Tool Sharpener MK.2 boasts a $200 MSRP for the base model and $300 MSRP for the Elite. While the original sharpener has been a standby for a long time, the new addition to the Work Sharp lineup should prove sharp.

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Factory Drops: New Knives Hitting The Market This Spring

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Elwood Shelton

May 3, 2024

Factory Drops: New Knives Hitting The Market This Spring

Five knives fit for EDC to the outdoors.

Does the flow of new knives ever cease? Lord, I hope not.

Midspring is as good a time as any for knife companies to drop new models, variations and what have you. And with this round, we have five new blades from three manufacturers worth a gander.

These knives range across the board, from a very collectible outdoor option to a bevy of affordable pocket pals. Even if they don’t exactly tickle your fancy, these blades are worthwhile window-shopping fodder.

Kellam Knives Harriet70

Puukos are bread and butter at Kellam but its most recent introduction of this style of belt knife might prove better on the mantlepiece than on the hip.

Dubbed the Harriet70, the classic design is a tribute to Harriet Kellokoski, the wife of Kellam’s headman Jouni Kellokoski, for her 70th birthday.

There are a lot of nice points on this limited-edition knife, but what jumped out for me immediately was the handle—more exactly its wood.
In this case, it’s arctic curly birch, darkly dyed and lightly oiled for the finish.

The curl pops and plays a beautiful counter to the nickel silver bolster and polished stainless-steel blade.

With 3-inches of wicked-sharp steel to play around with it’d make a solid hunting or fishing option, one dripping with class.

CRKT BOT Deadbolt

I can never complain about a design that puts fast deployment at the forefront of its engineering. Hence the BOT Deadbolt hits a sweet spot for me.

Assisted open with IKBS bearings, the action of this flipper doesn’t disappoint with the drop-point blade winking out in the blink of an eye.

Designed by Flavio Ikoma, the knife also features the Brazilian’s innovative lock—the Deadbolt—which relies on two lugs for extremely strong lockup.

This a much larger knife than what the Deadbolt is usually found on, intentionally so, since Ikoma was aiming for an overall robust system from tip to pocket clip.

CIVIVI Elementum Utility

Quietly, there’s a utility knife war brew in the knife world. I, for one, say it’s about dang time.

An oft-overlooked corner of the blade world is getting some much-needed attention with the latest enhancement coming from juggernaut CIVVI.

Essentially a flipper/folder utility knife, the Elementum Utility offers perhaps the most important aspect of this class of knives—single-hand deployment. And it delivers it not in one, but three ways via kicker, thumb stud and button lock—if you like flicking out your blade.

CIVVI also delivers a bit of panache with the line, offering the replaceable-blade knife in a slew of colorways on its aluminum handle.

CIVIVI Primitrox

Even without looking at the branding, I think most knife aficionados would have sussed out this is a CIVIVI… or WE or Sencut. It just has the look, design points and action of the tirade’s knives and is close to several other options that already exist in the company’s catalog.

The one that comes to my mind is the WE Saakshi.

However, the Primitrox comes in a bit bigger thanks to a larger 3.89-inch drop-point blade.

The extra steel works to the knife’s advantage giving it not only a more robust design but more mass that flings the blade forward when opening.

I have to say, the handle options on the knife are nice as well, particularly the Guibourtia wood scale option, which gives the Primitrox a dignified look.

CIVIVI RS71

I have to confess this knife intrigues me. Of course, you’d have to have a heart of stone not to get geeked up over a dagger—or dagger-style—blade.

A Rob Saniscalchi design, the RS71 takes the deadly-looking blade style and tames it down for EDC with plenty of style.
But plan on having plenty of pocket space to tote it around, because the CIVIVI borders on behemoth with a full 4-inch blade and 9.31-inch deployment length.

The knife fills the hand, yet the contoured handle makes it very manageable.

I also like the grooving on the scale, which gives it more purchase in the palm and a downright distinctive look.

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CRKT Soldotna Commemorates Company’s 30th Anniversary

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Elwood Shelton

April 18, 2024

CRKT Soldotna Commemorates Company’s 30th Anniversary

Fixed-blade hunter finds its roots a knife gifted to CRKT’s founder.

CRKT is 30 years old this year, but who’s counting candles? Apparently, the company, because it’s commemorating the milestone with the release of a little something. And what better way for an outdoorsy brand from Oregan to mark an anniversary than with a hunting knife—a dang slick-looking one at that.

Shake hands with the Soldotna.

Designed by renowned craftsman, guide and all-around outdoorsman Russ Kommer the knife is a bit of a team effort. With the Soldotna, CRKT partnered with the master blacksmiths at Vegas Forge in Nevada to make the blade’s Damascus steel and worked with TOPS Knives in Idaho to manufacture the knife. It comes with a full-grain leather sheath with a belt loop and stud closer, which is hand-made in Idaho. Yet, the design itself is pure Kommer.

The Soldotna’s roots lie in a custom knife the maker and backwoodsman created for CRKT founder Rod Bremer. As the story goes, it was a gift for Bremer’s grandson who had a particularly special hunt planned. The name of the knife, interestingly, comes from an Alaskan town near the Kenai River where Kommer and Bremer would angle for king salmon together.

Soldotna carbon steel — In addition to the limited edition, CRKT is offering a carbon steel version with a tan canvas Micarta handle.

As for the knife itself, it’s designed as a do-all hunting knife boasting a 3.5-inch drop-point blade, with a flat grind. It has enough belly for skinning detail but is svelte enough—particularly at the point—to handle more fine jobs in the field.

Ergonomics take the front seat in this extremely manageable knife, with a slight palm swell in the walnut handle to ensure it fills the hand. Furthermore, there’s a slight curvature near the finger guard, a safety feature that locks the knife in hand and prevents slipping. Well thought out, to say the least.

CRKT is only doing a limited run of the damascus Soldotna, with only 200 pieces up for sale. One of these beauties will set you back $500. However, if you don’t have that sort of change floating around your couch cushions, CRKT is offering a Cerakoted carbon steel Soldotna at a much more affordable $200. Note, the carbon steel model has the same specs as the Damascus, except in steel and handle material, which is tan canvas Micarta.

Soldotna Limited Edition Specs
Blade Steel: Damascus
Blade Edge: Plain
Blade Finish: Acid Etch
Blade Length: 3.53″
Blade Thickness: 0.13″
Overall Length: 7.63″
Weight: 3.00 oz.
MSRP: $500

Soldotna Carbon Steel Specs
Blade Steel: 1095 Carbon Steel
Blade Edge: Plain
Blade Finish: Cerakote
Blade Length: 3.48″
Blade Thickness: 0.12″
Overall Length: 7.63″
Weight: 3.30 oz.
MSRP: $200

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First Look: Bear OPS Unveils the Double Clutch IV

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Elwood Shelton

March 14, 2024

First Look: Bear OPS Unveils the Double Clutch IV

Bear OPS introduces the 4 ½” Double Clutch IV. An out-the-front automatic engineered to meet the demands of EDC carry.

Bear OPS has been on a roll in 2024 with a couple of drops early this year. However, its most recent introduction is perhaps its most intriguing, if for no other reason than it’s an automatic—and those are always interesting. Especially when it’s a pocket-friendly OTF, such as the Double Clutch IV, priced right to make it a viable EDC option you won’t be afraid to scratch the paint on.

Don’t get me wrong, the $290 price tag is still steep for many, but measured against the rest of the out-the-front market the knife comes in competitively priced. And Bear OPS hasn’t skimped in making a fairly rough-and-tumble option. Particularly opting for good ol’ D2 steel for the Double Clutch IV’s 2.5-inch blade and aircraft-grade aluminum for the handle. For those not in the know, D2 is a long-used knife material—a high-carbon tool steel, with both good wear resistance and toughness, as well as respectable corrosion resistance. Arguably there are new options with better qualities, but D2 still holds its place.

As to the blade profile, Bear OPS offers two options, tanto and drop point. In both cases, the blades are straight-edged but have some nice points that accentuate each design. The drop point boasts a wide belly, giving it plenty of slicing surface. While the tanto has a fairly sharp, but abbreviated tip, which should make it a puncturing pro.

The Double Clutch IV’s action has a crisp deployment, facilitated by an understated—yet functional—thumb slide. It’s just about the right size for the small knife, not protruding so much as to cause an errant fire, but prominent enough that you won’t fumble to get the knife into action.

The knife boasts aluminum milled handles that not only enhance its toughness but also contribute to its ergonomic design. With grip ridges for added traction, these handles provide a comfortable and secure grip in any situation, ensuring optimal control even when wearing gloves.

Despite its robust construction, the Double Clutch IV remains remarkably concealable, seamlessly integrating into your everyday carry apparel. Whether tucked away in a pocket, duty belt, or plate carrier, this knife remains discreet yet readily accessible, ready to defend and protect at a moment’s notice. And at a scant 3.3 ounces, it won’t bog you down.

Oh yeah, it also comes outfitted with a pocket clip for tip-down carry and a lanyard hole, a slick feature that might help get the knife into the fray.

Double Clutch IV Specs
Blade Styles: Tanto, Drop Point
Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
Handle Material: Aircraft Aluminum w/grip ridges
Rockwell: 59-61
Closed Length: 4 1/2″
Edge: 2-1/2″
Weight: 3.3 oz.
Extras: Automatic, Pocket Clip provides for Tip-Down Carry, Lanyard Hole
MSRP: $290

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Elwood Shelton

Hitting the right notes as a gentleman and EDC knife, the Boker Plus Modern Gentleman offers the best of both worlds.

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