Böker Plus Intention II Full Auto - A German-Inspired Tactical with Speed

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 This is the first "full auto" knife I have owned.  After I came home it occurred to me that the laws vary from state to state on the possession and carry of these kinds of knives.  Thankfully, Wisconsin, where I live, does not have laws restricting them. 

Böker is a well-known knife manufacturer associated with Germany.  According to the flier in the box they have, since 1869, been "manufacturing innovative knives by hand in Solingen.  Today, as a traditional German manufacturer, we ahve to compete with international corporations who primarily manufacture using machine technology."   

This model, the Intention II, is part of their product line called Böker Plus. Again, in the flier they state that "in close cooperation with well-known international designers we develop and test modern utility knives with a stylish appearance as well as functional and tactical knives for the professional user...Conception, design and construction take place in Solingen, Germany. The knives are manufactured in Europe, the USA and Asia."  

The Böker Plus Intention is specifically designed as a tactical automatic knife with a spring loaded blade.  The model number is 17111.  It is sold for $70.95 through Böker, which is around what I think I paid for it at the gun show. 

Pressing the push button on the handle releases the stonewash blade made of D2 steel, by the tension of the spring behind it; it then folds open automatically - and I might say, with quite a bit of force! A latching slide lock further secures the knife against accidental release. The ergonomically shaped handle is made of textured G10; ribbing in the area of the thumb rest and the pronounced finger recess further improve the hand position.

Their website further notes that they "carry a selection of automatic knives which are manufactured here in the U.S. The Federal Switchblade Act does not allow the import of automatic knives, therefore we are only permitted to sell automatics that are manufactured here in the U.S."  Other well-known knife manufacturers also make automatic folders, including Micro-Tech, Benchmade, and Kershaw.  

Böker also makes a full auto called the Kalashnikov which appears to be the more popular model. 

 

  

 



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