Boker Applegate-Fairbairn Combat Knife & A New Testing Process - Sharp Saturday
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- Ther Boker Applegate-Fairbairn Black Knife from Boker Manufaktur Solingen in Germany is the official combat knife of the German Special Forces and a faithful rendition of the classic fighting knife designed by Colonel Rex Applegate. This is a very cool knife so we devised some new testing just for this one.
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great knife - i agree with the level of testing - that knife is made for specific purpose - definitely the kind of knife you wear when there is no need to hide it ;-)
Boker needs to use 'this knife was designed for darker things' as it's marketing slogan for this knife, great quote 👍
Probably a copyright issue with Guy Clark’s estate.
The old Sykes Fairbairn was a favorite knife of mine for quite a long time.
Apparently this knife was meant to be an improvement on that FS dagger, correcting two deficiencies that have been noted with it over the years: a tip what was prone to breakage if it hit bone, and a handle that was completely circular in cross section, making it impossible to feel where the edge was oriented unless you ran your thumb up onto the cross guard.
The Solingen made and Böker Plus branded stuff by Böker is solid.
True Story here. Mine just arrived from amazon yesterday and I really love it. I actually ordered the bead blasted (silver) blade with the brass crossguard, but they sent me the stealthy and very sexy all black one. Just like yours! Well, anyway I just wanted to say that your video was cool and the knife was worth every penny.
I own the Boot knife and the combat knife with non coated blade. I collect the 2000 style Bokers and the Boker Scout line of knives. Been a fan of Boker for many years. Thanks for your videos.
This is a dagger. The dagger is not designed for slashing. Just a kick to stab
Never know when you might get confronted in a darkened alley by a couple of evil basketballs! :O
Hay Joe Look Up! Split second as Joe looked up to BAMB right on his nose and broke his nose! Playing basket ball below freezing in winter Joe didn't know his team mate had stolen the ball and from some 20' away over hand fast throwing the ball to Joe while calling him out - Kid made a bad decision! Following summer Joe got between me and the goal playing soccer and I broke his nose again with the soccer ball. Joe a powerful 6' tall 18 year old 240 lbs.
Great historic knife.
Bryan, check out the AG Russell Sand Box Dagger and they have a Sand Box Bowie as well. The testing for the dagger was impressive. I had to order one for the collection.
The trainer alone makes this worth wile...... At half the price!
Some of the full-sized models had a weight kit , to adjust balance between handle & blade !!!
Respect to the gorgeous knife,yes designed for very dark stuff,I with you don’t throw it you may have last your only for of defense if the throw goes wrong.👍😎
Fair play on not throwing it. If you think that you may want to carry it and depend on it one day why risk it.
I just couldn't make myself.
@@SurvivalOnPurpose
I don't blame you at all I wouldn't want to throw it either.
If I didn’t have an original Gerber Mark II, I might go for this.
nice
You are right , never a throwing knife !!!
This would be a nice edc knife for you since it fits your hand so well. No need to break the tip off of that thing, it's built for speed and dexterity.
yep. But a little large for EDC
Even if this is better than the fairbairn sykes, the FS just feels right in the hand
I put a ulticlip XL on the sheathe of mine and carry it IWB. It conceals very well!
You can count on Boker! Great review...
Thank for givings us such an early morning video
gotta love waking up to gear reviews
It has been a struggle lately
Of course you don't do the normal tests with a dagger. This model has been on the market for a long time already and I dare to say it's an improvement on the original Fairbain Sykes dagger. I've looked at it many times but really have no need for a dagger. But if you do this is a very good choice for sure. One of the best.
They made a limited run of tanto style single edge knives- incredibly nice.
Cool
Great Review Brian, Good knife quick in the hand. God Bless the USCCA
I sleeep better because of the USCCA
Very good looking knife, but I have some bad experience with böker knives..I'm from Germany.
In my special forces team we played with . The originals they are great blades . Lynn lol he loved slicing lol but is true .That if he can slash 1 inch . Seen Jim take out half a training dummy
Back in the 90’s I had a knife throwing book by blackie Collins. In that book I believe he spoke highly of the Olean NY USMC knife.
Cool
I still have mine
Kevin Smith the book? Or the ka-bar?
@@Thereal111t
Sorry I didn't specify.
The book, but it seems I had that in the late 80s if I can remember correctly.
The Klein Duct Knife is a much cheaper alternative,, 👍
The last Boker I bought was a dud. It had wire thin pinning and scales that came loose in less than a year. I hope this one works for you.
Seem's like when they came out with the name of Boker..Magnum they was some what sketchy on the material.
It would be great if they sold spare handles although the one that comes with the knife is good it's always good to have spares of any thing you can,
but it a great knife none the less and made by a phenomenal company.
I totally understànd Sir.
Mr. Applegate referred to that as palm swell !!! the fit & feel in the hand ...
I have purchased two Boker knives made in Aus08 steel. If you slice a tomatoes with either one you have to sharpen them. In my opinion, I purchased China junk. I would not want another, even if it were a gift.
Love it. Hardly a sellout, you are awesome!
I appreciate that!
Nice knife 🗡️
and a good sheath ,plus you can't go wrong with owning training rubber blade for a weapon of that type. That thing stabs very good with the 440c and double edged blade.💰🎱🖤🎃🖤🎱💰
While I am just a little disappointed that you didn't test the balance, I don't hate you for not doing so. That being said, the beat-up Balance Orientation and Rotation Device could be temporarily replaced with the Balance Orientation and Rotation Device Watermelon edition, in the name of science.
Good video!
Hmm
👍 USCCA member - recommend it.
me too
Brian, thanks for the Sportsman Guide code! I was checking out a AR magazine Ruger bolt action "American" and was like wait a second... Survival on Purpose! 🍺🍺👍
Cool
Nice knife..but I prefer the updated Harsey version…
Brian you have to check out the Gerber MKII, and then make a comparison
I'd love to
@@SurvivalOnPurpose
I have the Gerber Mark II and the Sykes Fairbairns. However, I will still buy a Boker Applegate Fairbairns if I can find one.
Solingen, say: Zoh-Ling-En
Locally I found one with serial number 02288. It's USA made. I'm guessing same quality as Boker
Nice
Gutted you didn’t throw it, but I’ll never hate you!
Is this a full tang knife?
This should be tested against the Cold Steel Drop Forged Wasp. That thing is very stabby as well.
200 is a steal its 600+tax and shipping in canada
Solingen is pronounced, "zo-lin-gen".
My AF is one of the early ones by Boker, number 250.
Rocking stabby, pokey, thingy!... LOL!!!
well....it is ;-)
You should have tested and balance tested the trainers also? Just want to see how well and how good they are also?
hmmm
Reminds me of my 30 year old SOG Desert Dagger. I also have the shorter SOG Pentagon.
cool
Survival On Purpose Did you ever hear the Chuck Norris saying about the grizzly bear?
you do know there is a folding version?
Very best knife.
Nice EDC carry knife for protection self defense in this crazy world we live in today.
great lookin knife good size. thank you
This knife would FAIL a Forged In Fire test for sure. A deflated old basketball, come on Bryan!
Neither would a fillet knife.
This knife was made for one purpose only that is to stick inside a human not to be used as an all-around all purpose SURVIVAL KNIFE.
I have seen many knives on that show that might pass thier tests but would be essentially useless in the real world. I this my test was more valid for this knife than my usual outdoor stuff.
Best version they make. They have doubled the price in UK. RIP OFF!
Watching this thinking well Bryan - this would not be legal in my state where it is considered to be "only a weapon blade" because of the double edge so for that reason so I won't buy one myself. However further in watching you use the knife and I thought hay! Bryan is leaning hard into another blade type I hope to have soon. American made and worth the cost a Ronin Katana Dojo Pro Samuarai Sword $265 - $300 which are considered short blades of around 28" long and the little side kick a Wakizashi. Or build one! Watch CZcamss how they come apart and go back together to understand how easily they can be repaired or customized. Brilliant simplicity. Run out of ammunition and as I am short these are a far better choice than all the present blades I own. Watch some CZcamss on the Ronin's and you will see they have a solid build beginners can actually practice with without spending $600 - $800 and up. Ronin has many blade styles to look at however I like the clean look, beauty and utility of use Katana's have. Watch how they fasten to the body and quickly remove. Total simplicity! Just fun and displays beautifully yet very functional if needed. Made in the USA!
Those are cool for sure
Nice review Brian. I dig the knife, can't beat German engineering. $209 for 440C is just not financially feasible to me, no matter the design. With so many better steels available, for this application, its a hard NO from me.
Keep up the great content, I love your videos.
in reality, the steel is really a small percentage of the cost of making a knife. With a knife like this you are paying for the craftmanship. There is nothing wrong with 440C if done right.
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Exactly. Böker knows their 440C just like Buck gets the best out of their 420HC - no comparison with Chinese junk.
I'd prefer a cold steel tai pan cpm 3v for the same price
@@Tom_367 .. same price?! Here in good ol' Europe at least the Cold Steel Taipan in SanMai is almost 100€ more. (185€ for the Böker and 275€ for the CS)
Tbh design matters way more than steel. Imo mora's and opinel are worth more than the majority of m390 toys on the market today. I own s110v spydercos, Victorinox, mora and böker knives and i use them all the same. Don't let steel bother you blade geometry and heat treat are way more important. And this being a fighting knife a decent all around stainless steel actually makes sense imo. I mean do what you want but if you really like the knife why dont you just give it a go?
Most defiantly a kill knife , with it's slashing & plunge dagger capabilities !!!
A better dagger is ka bar ek commando 4
How does this compare to the original Sykes Fairbairn Knives?
The blade and handle are wider. There are other differences too but those are the 2 most obvious
I understand the reason why it's a very good knife it's called respect I carry the combat folder
cool
by the way: we germans are not allowed to wear a knife with a blade above 4,72 inch (12 cm) and not with sharpened both sides of the blade and even not allowed to wear knifes with tanto point as well in the public. for doing that you need a gun-license ...
So silly
Look at you Brian pulling out aGuy Clarke reference. You didn't balance test it because you were afraid of breaking the tip like in the song.
Guy was (and is) one of my favorites.
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Being a Scoutmaster I'm sure you smile at the line about breaking the tip of in a tree at a Scout Jamboree.
Sure don't hate you but don't think it would hurt to check rotation !
I feel like you have unintentionally snubbed Lt. Colonel William E. Fairbairn. Look him up on Wikipedia, not enough people know about him. He was an incredible guy and MAY have been the inspiration for Q in the 007 James Bond world.
I may have. The Boker sitie doesn't mention him. Maybe some latent German anti-British sentiment?
@@SurvivalOnPurpose He has an amazing story. You should look him up.
We´re not big fans of Merkel either;) greetings from Germany, where this knife is made but we are not allowed to carry it. Good review!
It's really cloudy here
hmm
I wonder if this knife is made in Germany or in China. I have one German knife and it was made in China and I am not that crazy about it.
They say it is made in Solingen, Germany.
nice
Thanks
You DO know as soon as every stinkin' one of us saw what you had we anticipated you throwing it. Bummer. : )
I know. I really wante dto but common sense and respect for the design got the better of me. Liek Guy Clark said " The knife was meant for darker things"
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Understood. Darker, personal things.
I think mtech makes a dagger close to that maybe you can balance test it. Super cheap
That model number is a push dagger.
You're not going to balance test this are you?😛
Oh my gosh , you didn't!😉
I just couldn't make myself do it.
Good thing you have that flag on your head, don't want your government to think you forgot they own you.
MCMT2041SL mtech lol it's $6
Great review. This looks like an updated version of the Sikes-Fairbanks trench knife (WW1) which was a work of art (dark art?). I’ll still prefer my M7 (KBar) for what I need a knife for but that maybe my bias and age showing.
Too small. I want 7inch +
I’m gonna resist the adolescent response. ;-)
where is my friend what did you do with him !!!! [Ha Ha]
Friend? What friend? ;-)
its a great killing knife better than using piano wire wheelchair larry
Pronounced Zo-lin-gun.
Not if you’re from Georgia :-)
CCW SAFE Check them out
I did. I chose USCCA as a better fit for me
Boo. Didn't throw the knife.
I couldn't bring myself to do it