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I just received a Boker SubCom folder in Desert Tan FRN, serrated edge. I have to say this is one of the few non-Spyderco knives that I own that I really like. First, it is a little bigger than I had expected it to be. The lock up is solid and the action is smooth. The sand-colored FRN is a nice touch that might appeal even to non-knife folks. The factory edge is surprisingly sharp, and I wouldn't feel underknifed if this were to be my only carry-piece for a day. Does anyone own one of these? I'm thinking about getting another one because the price is so reasonable for such a worthy knife. How does this compare with the Lava?
-Mike

SubCom rocks! here's mine next to a Lava and some others:

I allways have one of the subcom varients in my waist band. A great knife for a great price. Super edge and a stout little back up.

I have 4 different versions of this knife and love them all. Alway have one or the other in a pocket.
Great knife.
:D
bill

Mahalo Harry, Ablade, and bk1...continue to enjoy your SF's!

Now...Episteme...congrats on getting the Desert CE SF! I own one of those, ( :rolleyes: ) and it was my beater knife supreme until I decided to put the new Camo SF through it's paces. :p I agree with the color making even more NKP friendly, and just something different to carry in terms of the everyday "black handled" knife.

How does it compare to the Lava?

It doesn't. They are two totally different designs that have only a few things in common: Compact and "big" cutting ability. How do I put this...holding the Lava is like holding one of them match pistols with a custom, curvy, thumb hole grip. Not sure if you know which ones I am talking about, but they are beautiful pistols. :o The SF OTOH, is like grabbing a Glock 26 or 27...nothing fancy, just sheer function. Comparing the two, is like "night and day"...

Also, one is a "bug", the other, a "Biscuit". :p

Enjoy your "DSF"...keep us posted please and God bless :cool:

Thanks to all those who replied. I find that very few non-spyders can fight their way into my EDC rotation. The Boker SubCom is one of those few. I also have an Al Mar ultralight Falcon on the way: fully serrated, too. Perhaps this one will keep pace with my Spydercos as well. we'll see.
-Mike

The Subcom F Desert Tan CE...is one of my most carried and used Subcoms next to the Wharcom, both are carried daily along with the Fixed Blade Subcom...all are just terrific knives, once used they are hard to leave at home.....Doc :D

These get rotated daily paired with my Native or Delica.

An outstanding knife , Cant wait to get my hands on a Trance . :D :D :p

SubCom's ROCK! And their Variants.... :D

SubCom, WharCom, ResCom and even the SubCom Fixed Blade :cool:





WARNING..... Shameless plug..... :

See my flicker page for colors NOT available from the Factory Store.... :rolleyes: (see sig for link )

Gotta luv those SF's, espicially when potterma is finished with them. Congrats on your new found addiction (because Subcom's can be very addictive). Here's a couple of mine.

The Subcoms are truly amazing little knives, with big-knife attitudes!

I really like the look of the Coyote Tan handle on the Desert Subcom! Gotta pick one of those up in the future.

The Subcom is such a strong knife, too; that frame-lock rocks!

ghostrider wrote:Gotta luv those SF's, espicially when potterma is finished with them. Congrats on your new found addiction (because Subcom's can be very addictive). Here's a couple of mine.

Very nice Biscuits Ghostrider! :cool:
Congrats on the Subcom F Mike, I have more than a few... :cool:

let's not forget to give the Trance some love too.... :D
thanx for the great designs Daywalker! :cool:
Desert Ironwood and Black Carbonfiber scale by Potterma... :cool:
Special guest appearance by the Flatbyrd... :eek: :)

Subcoms are a marvel of design. That Chad is just talented indeed! I keep getting them and giving them. They are just practical and efficent blades. I have to get me one of those Lava's soon.........more than enough knife to get it done if the user does their part! Take care all and God Bless!

[quote="potterma"]SubCom's ROCK! And their Variants.... :D

SubCom, WharCom, ResCom and even the SubCom Fixed Blade :cool:





WARNING..... Shameless plug..... :

See my flicker page for colors NOT available from the Factory Store.... :rolleyes: (see sig for link ]

Thanks for the Flicker page link Potterma...to see all your mods was real eye candy...Doc :D

Enjoy your SubCom, I got mine in my pocket right now. :D

It's the only Non Spydie and combo edge I'm willing(and do ) carry.

Thanks again Chad :cool: :cool:

Crap... now I wanna subcom...

:)

Whar or desert.. hmm.

I'm using my wharcom more and more. Perfect combination for eating cardboard boxes and being NKP-friendly. :) Big thumbs up !

THE_INCREDIBLE_ wrote:Crap... now I wanna subcom...

:)

Whar or desert.. hmm.

I'm thinking about the same thing...

Except I keep looking at the digital camo one