Thinking about buying a Boker Kalashnikov

Wryyy · Post by **Wryyy** » Sat May 09, 2009 1:35 am

Hey everybody,
I was searching around the internet for a decent side opening automatic knife and I came across this

http://www.bladeplay.com/item--Boker-Ka ... v-74--3068

Has anyone bought one of these or know anything about them? I know a little about knife steels, but I know nothing about switchblade performance. What do you guys think?

If anyone has some suggestions for a nice automatic knife under $100, let me know. Looking at the threads, the Taiwanese "Lightning" OTF looks popular.

Thanks

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Sat May 09, 2009 1:49 am

The Kalashnikov is about the best "bang for the buck" you can get

I sell them for a little less [at the flea] and have NEVER had one returned for any reason

j.a.c. · Post by **j.a.c.** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:01 am

Very dependable and make good users.

Wryyy · Post by **Wryyy** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:18 am

Thanks for the advices. I think I'll buy a Kalashnikov then

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switchman1 · Post by **switchman1** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:29 am

You won't go wrong with that knife, very dependable, and reasonably priced, and like Vagrant says, "a good bang for the buck."

redeye · Post by **redeye** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:34 am

i gave one of those to a young man i know when he was 16 years old about two years ago as his first automatic. he still carries it as a EDC and could not be happier with it.

Post by **whippersnapper** » Sat May 09, 2009 3:13 am

I agree with the others. Decent knife for the money.

fashionable_man · Post by **fashionable_man** » Sat May 09, 2009 12:55 pm

FYI, Stu sells 'em for cheaper.

John Brown · Post by **John Brown** » Sun May 10, 2009 5:44 am

...one of my favorite EDCs. A sweet spot of value! JB

butch · Post by **butch** » Sun May 10, 2009 10:51 am

mine is always in my tool belt,its by far my favorite work knife.

krakenten · Post by **krakenten** » Sun May 10, 2009 4:27 pm

It may also be mentioned that those damn things are SHARP!

And they have a safety-once you test the edge, you'll be very, very grateful for that.

Wryyy · Post by **Wryyy** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:12 am

Sounds like a good idea to me then. I already ordered mine off Bladeplay because I couldn't find a cheaper website that had the plain edge with a full black tactical look. I checked Stu and he didn't have any plain edge blades, or I would have bought them from there.

Furcs · Post by **Furcs** » Tue May 12, 2009 3:16 am

You'll like it. Don't forget about that lighting, you'll like that too.

jimmyjo · Post by **jimmyjo** » Tue May 12, 2009 10:07 pm

You can't go wrong with one. I like the mini tantos better but the Kalashnikov is a must have if you like autos.

dart · Post by **dart** » Tue May 12, 2009 11:18 pm

Very nice for the money. Good blade steel too and good workmanship. No complaints. I like mine.

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