Böker Plus XS Droppoint 01BO533 Black slipjoint pocket knife

Friday 6 June 2025

Overall Impression: ★★★★☆ (4/5) The Böker Plus XS Droppoint 01BO533 is a well-made, UK-legal slipjoint pocket knife that delivers excellent value for everyday carry and utility use. Pros: Legal Carry: With its non-locking (slipjoint) mechanism and sub-3-inch blade, it's legal to carry in the UK without special justification. High Build Quality: Böker maintains a good standard—solid fit and finish, with a well-ground blade and nicely aligned handle scales. Comfortable Ergonomics: The G10 handle offers a grippy, comfortable feel even in wet conditions. The finger choil adds extra security when in use. Versatile Blade Shape: The droppoint blade is practical for everyday tasks like opening packages, food prep, and small cutting jobs. One-Hand Opening: Thumb stud deployment is smooth for a slipjoint, although it may take a bit of practice. Cons: Stiff Spring: The backspring is quite strong, which is great for safety but may make it harder for some users to close. Pocket Clip: Some might find the pocket clip position less than ideal—it's not deep carry, so a portion of the knife will protrude from your pocket. Not for Heavy Use: As a non-locking knife, it's not suitable for heavy-duty cutting or any tasks where blade stability is critical. Conclusion: If you're looking for a UK-legal EDC knife with solid construction and a no-nonsense design, the Böker Plus XS Droppoint is an excellent option. It's functional, attractive, and dependable for light to medium use. Just be aware of the limitations of a slipjoint mechanism.

Thursday 15 May 2025

Well what can i say the UK laws are terrible when it comea to personal carry knifes. This for a tradesmen/woman or even knife hobbyist is perfect! I have been stopped by Police with this (weird routine checks in central London) and I was fine! The craftsmenship and slipjoint make it the perfect tool. I currently own 2 and am thinking of buying another!

Monday 25 March 2024

Blade was dull out of the box and the threads were not cut so I was not able to switch the pocket clip to the otherside. Overall not great for the price.

Wednesday 12 July 2023

If you live in the UK, BUY THIS KNIFE. At this price point you cannot buy a better slippy. Actually you can't buy a better slippy full stop unless you're talking about the steel. Yeah it's 440C but do you really need S35vn or 20CV or Magnacut etc, etc in a sub 3" Just buy it, or the red one on that "other" store.

Monday 8 August 2022

Fantastic UK street legal knife.