[Böker Plus] Kihon 2 Dubai Chocolate, Axis Lock (Crossbar)

The Böker Plus Kihon 2 Dubai Chocolate Pistaccio Green D2, Brown Yellow Green GFN, pocket knife, Lucas Burnley design is a nice EDC pocket knife in the colour brown, yellow, green. With its blade length of 8.8 cm, this knife is ideal for easy carrying. When closed, it's only 11.5 cm long, and it weighs 85 g.

Opening the Kihon with one hand is very easy thanks to the thumb stud. Once opened, the sturdy Crossbar Lock ensures that the blade is locked and won't accidentally close during use. A cool feature of this lock is that it can be easily used by both left-handed and right-handed users.

The name 'Crossbar Lock' is a generic term for locks of this type. The foundation of this mechanism was the Axis Lock as developed by Benchmade. Today, several manufacturers happily make use of the same mechanism, though sometimes under different names.

Blade made of D2 steel

The blade of the Kihon 2 is made of D2. This is a tool steel that has been used for all kinds of cutting tools since World War II. It is tough, easy to sharpen and retains its sharpness very well. Do take care around moisture and acids; D2 is not entirely stainless. It may discolour or even rust if not properly taken care of. Therefore, it's important to clean and dry the blade after use, and a drop of oil every once in a while can't hurt.

Handle made of GFN

The handle of the Kihon is made of GFN and measures 11.5 cm in length. GFN stands for 'Glass-Filled Nylon'. In that sense, it is pretty much the same as FRN (Fibre-Reinforced Nylon). These terms are also used interchangeably. Basically, GFN is a nylon-based plastic that has been reinforced with glass fibres for extra strength and durability.

Böker Plus series

For the Böker Plus series, Böker collaborates with knife manufacturers from around the world. Mainly in China and Taiwan, but also some manufacturers in Italy or the US. For the designs in the Plus line, Böker mostly collaborates with well-known names in the pocket knife world.

Böker Solingen: first-class craftsmanship

Böker has been making top-quality knives since 1869. From their headquarters with Manufaktur in Solingen, Germany, Böker has been serving a loyal crowd of enthusiasts and users all these years. Today, Böker is one of the largest pocket knife manufacturers in Germany. In addition to pocket knives and outdoor knives, Böker also makes excellent kitchen knives. Whether you are looking for a robust hunting knife or an elegant chef's knife, Böker has it.