Knife review: Böker CDC Schmelzer and an older one: timeless German elegance

Böker has a rich tradition of offering classically designed, elegant backlocking knives. Here we examine two beautiful specimens: the recent limited CDC Schmelzer that combines a timeless design with a refined build quality and a modern blade steel; and an older nameless backlocking knife that's nearly as elegant.

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[TheCrazyCarpenter91]

Did you find out the name of the old one?

Otherwise you could send Böker a picture of it and ask them, they sould be able to tell you.

I realy like your Videos, realy enjoy to see these non-tactical blades.

mfg, TCC91

[MrDagon007]

There is a new limited version of the "old one", unfortunately with a clip (very ugly on this knife, in my opinion). Google for "Böker Special Run Micarta" and you'll find it. Strangely, it seems not to have a name on its own.

[Prowler1]

hello Mrdagon007, i think the Böker Schmelzer

is relay the nicest gentlemen classic knife iv seen at list in your videos, until watching your videos i didn't found classic knife charming, but now i find them very elegance and charming.

small remark about videos, if you can increase audio volume, & make Full HD videos,

that would be even grater. Thank You

[MrDagon007]

Thanks for your feedback. I am aware of the video limitations of my little digital photo camera, and I am thinking of buying a new one whose video (and audio) is better. Until then, I will check if I can easily increase the audio volume already.

Cheers!

[miro44one]

I actually live in Trier and have visited the Schmelzer shop pretty often..but haven' t got the knife:(

[MrDagon007]

I visit Trier every year, a lovely city, and a good starting point for hunting down top quality Riesling wine (actually I've been thinking of adding wine review videos, but I don't have the terminology and eloquence of true wine specialists).

For some reason I never noticed Schmelzer, but will do next time!

[MrDagon007]

Well, there are a few (not many) nice jobs here and there. For example two really nice shops in Paris. But in general I order most of my knives through internet, except if I happen to come near one of these shops.

I mainly discuss European knives, because (except for Spydercos) I usually prefer their style over American knives - purely a matter of taste as I rarely like tactical designs.

[US21AMPAD]

One of the most beautiful pocket knives I've seen!

[marcooooo75]

Very nice video!!!

[thejademerchant]

I think you probably have more than enough eloquence to produce wine reviews. Would love to see some, as a good quality Riesling (not easy to find day to day in the UK!) is a thing of joy.

[miro44one]

Nice! Schmelzer is located right on the main square (Hauptmarkt). It' s really a nice shop with an excellent selection and hard to miss for any knife nut;)