Magnum 01EL605 Backpacker Pocket Knife with 2-2/3 in. Straight Edge Blade, Wooden

Perfect size and lightweight. Not very sharp delivered but easy to sharpen. Great looking and useful knife at the price point. I bought my brother one after I got mine

I'm a huge fan of boker knives, I own several high end boker's worth several hundred dollars each and a couple of boker plus knives which are their middle of the range offerings also lovely knives. most of these i purchased in Germany and the Netherlands prior to moving to the states.I needed a cheaper everyday knife that i wasn't worried about giving some abuse or losing. i saw these cheap Boker Magnums and knowing boker quality though it must be worth a shot. my general criteria for an every day cheap knife is something functional hard wearing and so cheap i don't mind loaning it to someone who is not a regular knife user or respectful of knives and may abuse it.now in my eyes boker is a premium brand knife, i know this is their ultra cheap range and it only cost $20 rather than £100+ but it just doesn't feel like a boker! It feels cheap and slightly nasty like a cheap no brand Chinese knife (yes im aware it is actually made in china). I accept the fact that a cheap branded Chinese knife isn't going to be as nice as a hand made German knife but my real issue is companies like buck also make cheaper knives in china and their low end cheap knives feel massively superior to what boker is offering here. boker really needs to step up the quality control or quit trying to compete in the low end bargain basement segment.obvious problems straight out the box.1. the blade was dull, i expect paper splitting hair shaving sharp out the box even on a $20 knife.2. the wood used is raw with no clear coat or oil protection.3. the wood is very soft and showed some marks in the surface that got past factory qc (the box was sealed on arrival so its not supplier damage its a factory issue)4. the drill holes in the wood were very rough like they had been cut with a blunt tool5 the provided torx tool has weird rounded ends so it doesnt actually work, the ends are not damaged they are just poorly made (i ground the ends down a little to remove the rounded tips and it become functional).6 the lock doesnt feel positive when it engages7 the blade opening action is a little rough although not horrible8 the blade is off center in the frame when closed.All that said it is a $20 knife! should i expect more maybe yes maybe no. what i do know is there are better $20 knives out there.things i like1 the blade steel is 440b which is a nice grade for $20!2 the blade took a very nice edge when properly sharpened and i suspect durability will be good due to the steel grade if its been hardened correctly.3 the knife feels nice in the hand during use.4 it comes in a nice steel gift box. scraping the barrel for positive comments here :-)All in all its not a horrible useless knife but at the same time its not a great knife! I got my wife a Buck Bantam for $18 it truly is a great knife! Good blade, fantastic rigid frame, smooth action and excellent locking mechanism. Simply put its massively superior to this poor mans boker.I'm not going to send the boker back but chances are it will end up living in a draw and i will just go buy another Bantam for everyday use, i own more knives than i care to disclose collected over many years and i haven't found a better bargain bucket everyday knife than the buck!

A very good knife for the price. It has its pros and cons, and most of the cons can be fixed by changing one part of the knife yourself. I'll break it down below.ProsPrice. It is a very economical knife. Boker makes some great blades, and their Magnum line does not cut corners on the mechanics.Smooth linear lock. I've had some knives that the lock was tight on, and it was uncomfortable to release to fold the knife back. This one is sturdy but smooth.Dual thumb screws. It's nice to have the thumb screws on either side. Some cheap knives have them set for righthanded use only, which really limits where you can keep the knife in pocket. Both sides make it easier and more comfortable to move around as needed.Allen wrench included. Makes adjustments or modifications easy as pie.ConsThe wood choice. It is a softer wood, more prone to denting, scuffing, or scratching. It also can take on oils easily. I recommend finding a good ironwood to make new knife scales from, I found a nice rosewood to use once I feel like taking the scroll saw out.The pocket clips is set low. Not major, and if you're already changing the scales you can seat the clip higher on the knife. But out of the box it sits high on the pocket and isn't quite comfortable.Blade width when closed. This is my only con that cannot be changed. The blade is wider than the handles, so when it is closed a good quarter inch or more of steel is exposed. If I hold the closed knife in my hand and make a fist around it, the knife does not feel secure in my grip because of the gap between the blade spine and wood scales. This one is mainly a personal gripe, but I thought I should mention it to any who are interested.All in all, it is a very good knife. A lot of the minor cons can be fixed yourself, and there's a lot going for it. If you're looking for a nice, light, everyday usage knife this is your bet. I've used it to cut tape, boxes, and food, so it's a great multi-purpose knife.