Just found a kalashnikov in the bottom of the lake magnet fishing, this thing still opens perfect and has no play whatsoever

There's a similar vid about the AUS8 Rat1 owned by a soldier on two tours of Afghanistan. It was used really hard and the tip was snapped off. Along with other personal items it was sent back home to his buddy who took it apart, cleaned off all the 'desert-dust', lubricated it, re-assembled it, re-profiled the blade and then gave it back to the soldier to continue using. It's easy to dismiss budget knives as cheaply made but that Rat1 is probably still going strong. The same seems to be true of the Boker you have here.

There's a reason why it's called a Kalashnikov. Both the AK-47, and the Boker last forever. I heard a story about a soldier in Afghanistan talking to a soldier about his AK-47. Apparently he didn't know he had to oil it, or otherwise scrape the carbon buildup out of the chamber. What he ended up doing was telling him to tie a knot at the end of his shoe lace, dip it in motor oil, and run it through the barel a couple of times every other month to maintain it. The Afghan thought it was overkill!

I just bought this exact model and Boker provides a lifetime warranty on their knives. Almost unheard of in most products anymore.

I have several of the Boker Kalishnikov knives, spear point and tanto. Great knives. Had them for decades.

I carried one every day as my EDC for 11 or 12 years and absolutely loved it. I have never had a knife so comfortable in my pocket as this knife. The width and length are perfect. I'm actually buying another one next week because no other knife has been able to take its place as my EDC, and I've literally missed it every day since I haven't had it.

I just got my Boker AK 74 this weekend at a gun show. For the past couple of years my EDC knife was a cheap OTF Microtech knock off that served me well for what I paid for it (about 20 bucks) and for how I used it. But it finally played out while cutting some thick cardboard boxes, so I figured I'd try a different auto operating style knife. I like one handed operation of auto knives. Now, I'm no knife connoisseur so I had never heard of Boker until now. But I knew the moment I picked it up from the table that I liked it (after handling several other cheaper knives on the table). Then I hit the button and fired it. At that point, I LOVED IT!!! I came home from the gun show and watched every review I could find on Boker and the AK 74 and was comforted by all the great reviews I saw, ESPECIALLY THIS ONE!!! So far, I don't have a single complaint with mine. In fact, I liked it so much that I ordered a customized one for my nephew with his company name on it (he opens 100s of boxes daily in his business). With exception of the safety switch, mine is just like the one you reviewed w/gray handle and black serrate blade. With my AK 74, I have no blade play whatsoever neither side to side or up and down. That was actually what finally sold me on it when comparing it to other cheaper (and more expensive) knives on the table. My normal use for an EDC blade is simply opening mail, packages and occasionally a cardboard box. So based on your review I expect to get many many years of use out of mine and if not, I'll just go buy another one. I think it's a great value for the 40 bucks I dropped for it. That's less than a 50 round box of cheap target ammo these days!!! LOL. I enjoyed watching your review, thanks for posting!

My Boker Kalashnikov has almost a year. It has no play, but when partially open, it stays there. It seems to be the way it works. Aluminium handles get scratched easily, but the scratches make my knife unique. Made to last.

My spring just broke after at least 8 years of hard use. Just ordered springs and another Kalashnikov in d2 steel. Can’t wait to try it out.

Bought mine in 2010. Still kicks like a mule when you press that button!!!

I had one in aus 8 and lost it then later replaced it with one that has a S30V blade. I absolutely love the knife

Those kinds of long-term carrying and usage reviews of a particular knife provide very usefull insights and infos that are priceless for someone interesting in that model/brand !! (Providing that the brand did not change or downgrade the manufacturing process along the road)...

I’ve been wanting a Boker Klashnikov for a while and I think it’s about time I pull the trigger on one! Thanx for this and of course thanx to your bud Laughn (sp) for sharing his 15-16 year old gem that survived! Truly AMAZING!!! ☯️

Recently discovered these for myself after being a snob for years about cheap knives. I love how hard use these little knives are, even in AUS8 you can just beat on these things and they just can’t be bothered. Very impressive and these are all I carry at work these day. They get a lot of use and they keep right on being all I could ask for from such an inexpensive edc blade.

A clean-sharpen-restauration-ish video of this or some other old knives from other viewers would be a great video topic

That knife deserves some love. Hose it out with WD40 or brake cleaner, add a little oil, and sharpen it before it goes home.

I have one that's older than that. Pre safety. Had to replace the pocket clip but still works perfect and locks up tight.

I've had my Boker for 11 yrs now carried it for EDC and on duty everyday. Cleaned it a few times a little lube and still runs smoothly no issues. Pocket clip still strong no bending or warping. I painted mine FDE and it's just as smooth as the day I bought it. Very little blade play after 11 yrs of actual use. I've cut clothing , wood, rope still feels good. If I ever have to buy another EDC this will be it.

I bought mine in 2012 it's been used every day I just replaced the spring in November 2023 I never oiled it or cleaned it it's now got a new spring it's just like new. Honestly one of my favorite knives I've ever owned

Ive had mine for 13 years as well. Fucking solid knife.

I've had the original same model for about 15 years I think. Mine is in even worse shape then this one. It's still a workhorse and still feels like new..with almost zero maintenance.

One of my favorite knives. It has the strongest pocket clip of any knife I have ever seen!

I own a few of them since they are so affordable and of course it was my first auto. All black aus8 and still have it. I also own the xhp version along with an s30v and D2 versions. I have nicer folders nowadays i carry but for the price point i think its still the gateway to autos and good bang for the buck especially with on sale for under 40 bucks. Nice to see a 13 year old user! Very cool!

Just purchased one. Lovin it. ✝🇺🇸✝

Good video man. I have an xhp version and I am in the process of putting a sharpening notch in it. Not sure what boker is doing but it has dulled 3 diamond files and I’m only half way done. I would love to see the Rockwell of their xhp.

Got the Black widow.. Didn't work at first adjusted the screw works great liked it so much ordered another all BLACK! 👍👊

Just like the ak47 the tolerances are loose which aids in reliability in dirty conditions. Can't say if that's intentional or not but it makes sense.

This is awesome,I just bought my first Boker Kalashnikov and I think it’s awesome(my first auto knife...well,my first that wasn’t an extremely cheap and generic flea market/gas station knife that was gifted to me 😂)..I’m quit impressed with it for the $50.30 I paid for it (knife price,tax and shipping)...I seen they have the Boker Strike auto for $50 in D2 steel,I think I may order it later this week

Still have mine from when they first came out!!! Great cheap blade

Bought one with the Tanto copper blade last week, I friggin love it..it's an awesome knife

The Kalashnikov is a great begginers/ beater auto. I have the S30V and XHP models. Mine do not have that much blade play , mine is pretty minimal. The Boker Strike is really nice also , I wish they made a S30V and /or an XHP model though

I have the one with the XHP blade steel and it has almost no side to side blade play and absolutely zero up and down play.

This is completely true. I have carried mine for going on 10 years and it is just as good as the day I got it. Plus, I have the box still an it's shaped like an ak magazine!

I thought about getting rid of mine too but it’s just such a good beater knife I had to keep it.

Watching this makes me pumped to get mine!

I appreciate when someone can admit they were wrong.

Most reliable knife ive had so far is a kershaw leek and a kershaw blur. Ive had both for years and theyre still great knives. I want to buy the Kalashnikov though.

BladeOps has an exclusive version with D2 steel for $44 right now. Always wanted one of these so I ordered it on the spot.

I tell everyone if they want a budget auto this is the way to go. They are very good knives in my opinion. Not the best steel in the standard version but good enough. I have alot of high end knives and I use the for edc regularly and mine and took a beating and keeps going..weirdly mine have minimal side to side blade play and none front to back. None of mine have the safety though

It's in way better cosmetic condition than mine. I've used mine daily for 6 or 7 years and just replaced my first pocket clip TODAY

Does storing it in open position helps prolong spring tension?

I got 2 of them and one does open as snappy as the other what can I do to fix this?

14 years now

Going On 12 years with mine. Still like new. Mine does not have a safety though. When did they stop including them?

How do you keep it sharp

Picked one up in s30. Liked it so much I bought another. $59 bucks? I may have to buy a few more and give them away. It’s a tank of a knife. I actually really like the clip too.

I have the warhawk version and a custom Frankenstein cts xhp version. My frankenkov has zero play up and down and next to no side to side play.

On sale for $30 today check it blade hq

Ive only had mine for about a year if that and I've taken it apart to try to figure out why but the blade doesnt sit down as far anymore when its closed and ive already scratched my hand when reaching into my pocket. The blade still is between the scales but just barely. When looking at it idk if its the hole for the button that is allowing the button to move some but when I press down on the closed blade and look at the inside when the button is I can clearly see some play and wiggling. But it also could be i need a new spring? Idk kinda bummed i might have to buy a second one just to swap the button out if its not the spring which i can buy separately. Or maybe its the hole the bottom of the button sits in and needs a new scale on the clip side. I just dont know but makes me sad, i thought these things last forever. Ok Update! I just took it apart and removed the spring entirely and put it back together just to see what it looked like and it closed perfectly. So ill either play around with the spring or just get a new one

I have 2 in ASU 8 and I love mine great working knife . Runs 40 bucks

I have the Boker plus automatic Kalashikov black widow in black and red blade D2

the pocket clip looks sorta ugly but it is wavy so that it fits the hand and does not get in the way.

I have one possibly older I used at work,easily as beat-up. No clip , my handle is more hand worn. Yes used mine legal or not. It was twice as expensive as it was generally considered illegal 😅 Army Green

I have one with no blade play at all it's as tight as any knife I own

Who else wished he took it apart and cleaned it and sharpened it to see how it is.

The very best knife you can buy for the money ! Luv mine ! Don't hesitate !

Still illegal to carry in California. I can own it but not carry it. I’d still carry it or even the giant version. As long as I’m not waving it around advertising that I carry an auto nobody would even know it’s an auto

Boker didn't invent the knife, but they've been making them longer than anybody on the planet!!!

Good to see some used knife reviews, gets me all warm and fuzzy, however I have knives 18 months old that have seen more use than this Boker. Still thumbs up.

2:52 haha

They should simplify the pocket clip, i just dont like the aesthetic of it. Functions just fine

I love mine

Have you had to replace the springs?

It must have great hardware to stay the same. I learned from the Balisong world of clones to customs that hardware is everything on tolerances falling apart from action…

Mmm...bacon. I like the clip.

I'm a newb. This seems a bargain 😀

I tried to like it. But that clip is terrible. I am really trying to find a reason to buy one in cpm s30v.....just rather hold my trusty zt 0562. If I want cheap I'll go with my civivi dogma (survived washer and dryer )

Dang, used to be $40. It's $80 most places now 😢

Also very illegal where I live 😞

my only comment from my Kalashnikov is that I learned dont use a knife as a hammer its break the spring

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Taking a step back, the fact that a tool lasting 13 years appears to be remarkable is, to me, less of a statement on the knife as it is on modern manufacturing quality and also consumerism. Tools should last decades, in my opinion, and for many generations, they did.

Ive had mine for 13 years as well. Fucking solid knife.

How do you keep it sharp