Boker Shield replacement

[Simple Man]

OK, I got one for ya, just for fun discussion and to waste time.

I ran across this Stockman at a trade day today (bottom of course), and it needs a shield. I already called Boker, and they are sending me a factory shield, but I'm considering a shell casing instead, just because. Not sure if I'll hold into it or flip it, it is kinda growing on me.

So what do you think? Factory shield or 9mm/.38/.357? I'm leaning toward 9mm just because that is my favorite round, but .357 is more "traditional" in my mind.

[gino]

The shield that Boker sends you wont be period correct for the knife so I say go with the shell.

[knife-nut]

It seems like you see a lot of Bokers missing the shield. Were they glued on?

[philco]

It seems like you see a lot of Bokers missing the shield. Were they glued on?

Kinda, sorta, some.

[PigSticker]

Should've told them to send extra's--I've got a couple missing the round shields

[Simple Man]

If you call them, they will send out what you need free of charge.

1-800-992-6537 ext 121
http://www.boker.de/us/warranty.html

[PigSticker]

Thanks for the link

[cattaraugus57]

Nice Knife,I'd put the Shell in it and keep it
9 times out of 10 when I find a Biker the Shield is gone

[junebug]

here is one i did SIMPAGE......
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... 14&t=35253

[Simple Man]

Yup, I do believe I like that. 9mm shell it is....thanks all.

[Simple Man]

gettin' there.

[junebug]

WOOOT

[Simple Man]

Yup, I like it. I think it may have just earned a place in the collection. Main blade still all the etch, it is just washed out by the light.

[philco]

SM does that shell casing end fit pretty much flush with the handles or is it sitting higher than they are ? I can't tell from the pictures.

[Simple Man]

The lip actually rides on top of the scale. The existing hole is just a shade smaller than the OD of the 9mm shell, so the ejector groove is actually what is in the hole. I didn't want to risk messing the scale up too much trying to hog it out enough for it to be flush.

[Simple Man]

Hmmm, funny what the camera shows. Still got a touch of scale in the blade spine, not for long.....

[glennbad]

I like it!!! Looks great!

[trm@2013]

good job simple
thankyou for sharing
I just picked up a boker at the show yesterday and will follow your excellent example;
junebug your link educated me some more as well; thank you
I think I will use a 9mm luger or Kurtz
HAHA with a "live" primer

tim thinks its a custom
anybody else seen this finish on the scales i.e. the scallops
the fit and finish on the scales/liners is very good
the blade etch is "HUNTERS STOCKMAN"
any info will be greatly appreciated
thanks guys
trennon

[Simple Man]

I know nothing about the scallops, but it look looks like an excellent candidate for the shield replacement. Nice find.

[Simple Man]

Got another one, a Boker 8842, and it got a new shield also. This one is flush mounted, no standoff.