Une fois n'est pas coutume, je me lance sur un sujet
outil/matos 
Et, en plus, je viens faire de la pub pour un pote.
Voilà ce que je porte donc à l'attention de tous, ici :
http://www.boker.de/us/index.php?c=3000&a=01BO119&s1=01BO119&s2=0&s3=9999&p=&pp=0
Ce couteau, réalisation/design de
Terry ( Trahan ), répond absolument au cahier de charge de Patrick.
Compact, tout en acier d'une solidité assez étonnante ( plaquettes/manche compris ), lame très aisément aiguisable, thumb stud mais avec une " garde " qui fait office de
wave system, matière grip installée sur les plaquettes qui fournissent une prise exceptionnelle. Clip reversable, tip up ou down.
Lame en 440c stainless steel.
C'est définitivement un couteau de combat (
), guère low profile ( le look camo n'a pas été voulu par Terry, mais imposé par Böker ), dont le port ne sera pas justifiable.
Ceci dit, c'est un reliable buddy à emporter lorsque sur le sentier de la guerre, ou un excellent EDC tool si l'on se contrefout de ce qu'imposent l'Etat et ses lois.
Il coûte 20 $.
A ce prix, il paraît que plein de copains en envoyent à d'autres, en missions outre-mer.
The knife was designed by Terry Trahan, following an in-house design competition.
At first glance it seemed a well made, well thought-out folder, finished in a black/grey cammo pattern. Overall length: 7¾“. Blade Length: 3 3/8“. Weight: 6.1 oz.
Delving deeper what I found was this knife offered options. There are three opening methods; the guard-"horns", the stud or the slot. The guard opening method is especially useful when wearing gloves, a point neglected in many TFK designs. Because the knife has a double guard, it can be a bit tricky to open at first, but you quickly learn how to prevent your grip from obstructing the guard. The double-guard is an asset in heavy cutting tasks, preventing the hand slipping onto the blade [which I've seen happen with other models, resulting in a serious wound].
Another set of options is presented by the clip. There are four mounting positions allowing any combination of tip-up, tip-down, right/left carry.
There are four sections of abrasive material inlaid into the handles, to increase grip. Some knife owners add bits of "wing-walk" or skateboard tape to their knives for similar reasons. This is a feature I really like.
The Defender has been accepted by AAFES allowing the knife to be sold in Us military Px's.
It seems to me that this would be an ideal knife for the soldier, or, indeed for the police officer.
I was amazed to find that the suggested retail price of the Defender is $20. After working with the knife I would have guessed the price at at least three times that figure. I've handled cheap knives before, and you usually get what you pay for. The only use I have for a cheap folder is to grind it dull and make a trainer. The Boker Defender is not a cheap knife. It's a wll made, inexpensive knife, terrific value for money. As soldiers are usually on a budget, this knife is even suited to them.
All in all, "a good bit of kit"
Dennis Martin.
Sujet: Top pliants pas chers (<50€) et très bons (solidité, coupe...) (Lu 94168 fois)
