Boker A/F Dagger, 5.5"

kublai · 02-17-2009, 11:09

Seems like this is shipping to dealers now. I'm looking forward to getting one in the near future. It is a production version of Mr. Harsey's latest A/F iteration. I'll try to post pics of the custom version when I have a chance.

kublai · 02-19-2009, 13:57

Here are some photos of the real deal. It's one of the most amazing blades in my collection.

**Bill Harsey** · 02-20-2009, 21:56

Kublai,
Thanks for posting the pics. The new Boker 5.5 inch was designed by me with permission of the Applegate estate (they hold the contract) and was introduced at SHOT Show last month.

Those pics you have of the custom are very good!
We'd better talk

Surgicalcric · 02-20-2009, 22:01

I have found my new kit knife to replace the badly worn Benchmade I currently carry on the support side of my vest...

Mr Harsey, it looks like you have outdone yourself again...

Crip

kublai · 03-02-2009, 12:11

A few more pics. I have access to Photoshop today, so I increased the pixels as much as I could to get more detail. I also played around with the cropping. Thank you for looking.

cornelyj · 03-02-2009, 19:05

Mr. Harsey very nice work... I really like how the end of the tang cuts down into a glass breaker type tip. I have always admired the clean and basic lines of your knives. Your knives progressively get better and better with each one I see.

What is the grip made out of?
Are they hand done or on one of those fancy nancy computer lathe machines?

No offense to Nancy cause she makes nice machines...

SF_BHT · 03-02-2009, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

Kublai,
Thanks for posting the pics. The new Boker 5.5 inch was designed by me with permission of the Applegate estate (they hold the contract) and was introduced at SHOT Show last month.

Those pics you have of the custom are very good!
We'd better talk

Bill

What is the difference between the custom and the production?

**Bill Harsey** · 03-03-2009, 09:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by SF_BHT

Bill

What is the difference between the custom and the production?

When I opened the box from Boker Germany, I first thought "why are they sending back my prototype?"

The difference is I used CPM S-30V for the prototypes and for cost reasons they use 440C on the blade. The Boker Knives are marked as such and those are about the only differences.

cornelyj,
Grips are made from canvas micarta. No computer lathe machine used but some of the work is done on CNC milling center and much is done by hand by Boker.
CNC machining is critical to keeping the cost within reach. One set of these handles here, from start to finish are a full days work.

I've been making this type of knife since 1984 and first did this type of handle for Col. Rex Applegate around 1990.

Rogue · 03-03-2009, 10:43

Kudos Bill...... Another beautiful piece of work.
I saw this model for sale online

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st...tml?s=BO120545

but the one shown seems to have a different pommel.....

kublai · 03-03-2009, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by SF_BHT

Bill

What is the difference between the custom and the production?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Harsey

When I opened the box from Boker Germany, I first thought "why are they sending back my prototype?"

The difference is I used CPM S-30V [...] and [...] they use 440C on the blade [...] those are about the only differences.

The virtuous exercise humility.

cornelyj · 03-03-2009, 18:12

Thanks Mr. Harsey I am in the process of making a nice full tang field knife similar in shape but definitely not quality. I think I just had a nice light bulb go off seeing your shaping of the canvas micarta, I found some of it in black for not too many bucks and like the look allot.

Quote:

(This material contains fiberglass and should be worked with a respirator.)

I have noticed that there are few of warnings for the reason of the fiberglass and canvas in the material that you use a respirator type device while working. Can you give us some tips on micarta scales besides don't inhale.... Is it harder or softer than a normal hard wood type scale? Is drilling and shaping same also? My scales will be double screw type pined and hour epoxy applied. As of now I just bought a new shinny file set and working on my grind and ricasso angle. If I get a chance I will post some production pictures...

MILDOT · 03-07-2009, 19:46

Cornelyj,

Thought I would throw in my two cents on the micarta.

You are right about wearing a repirator. If you can see it when you blow your nose it is probably in your lings also. Yeah, I know you would think it is common sense but most guys will tell you they are not as careful as they should be.The other thing you may want to do is have a vacuum ready. We always try to have the vacuum running whenever we create any dust from micarta. The reason being that the dust gets everywere. Even after you are done working with it can take days or months to get out of your shop or off your machines. This is also a good practice if you are blasting alot of micarta becuase over time your blasting media will end up with a good amount of "Micarta Dust" in it.

If you are used to working with hardwoods you will find that micarta is not much different, and in some ways easier to work with. It does tend to dull your tools faster than wood. Additionally, if you are going to use corby rivets or pins to secure your handles, be careful if you are going to blast the micarta after shaping and attachment. The micarta will blast away faster than most rivets and you will end up with raised rivets that look terrible.

Hope this helps,

Curtis

MILDOT · 03-07-2009, 19:51

Bill,

Another job well done!! Simple and Clean!! When I say that, I'm talking about the lines. I know its alot more difficult than some might think. Its rare to see a dagger that has not been over done but that still looks so good. Your the man!

Great pics Kublai!!

kublai · 03-11-2009, 23:41

Thank you MILDOT. But I have to admit, it's not difficult to take nice pics of this piece; it's photogenic.

On another note, I am looking forward to my first Spartan blade in the near future. They look beautiful.