All About Pocket Knives

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.

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

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

knife-nut wrote:It seems like you see a lot of Bokers missing the shield. Were they glued on?

Kinda, sorta, some.

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

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

Thanks for the link

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

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

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

gettin' there.

WOOOT

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.

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.

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.

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

I like it!!! Looks great!

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

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

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