And now for something a bit different, the Boker Plus Subcom 42, Heinnie style! Different for us as we've never done a knife review before, but this one has pleased me. I've owned a Subcom for a while now and it comes with me most places thanks to its small size and low profile, It slips in behind belts quite nicely making carrying it completely effortless. So you can imagine when I saw Heinnie's version with the carbon fibre scales and a VG10 blade naturally my head turned.
I'm yet to really use the VG10 blade that's found on the subcom, but I have to say that out the box it's satisfyingly sharp, cutting most things I've tested it on with ease. Often referred to as the super steel amongst other things I'm sure with a small amount of tlc this will easily become one sharp little blade! As per the Subcoms standard counterparts the blade is a very familiar shape but unlike the other Subcom I have this uses slightly different studs, which at first I wasn't a fan of, but after giving it some thought and getting a feel for the fairly generic looking studs I have to say they feel comfortable enough when you glide the blade out with your thumb. That all too familiar Heinnie logo can also be found tucked neatly at the top just under the ample jimping on the spine of the blade which offers a great place to rest your thumb on top for maximum control when you're doing the fiddlier tasks in life
As you can see the Subcom came sporting these rather fetching Carbon Fibre scales, which for me were the main attachment to this knife. Now i'll be honest, this is the first knife I've ever owned with carbon scales and at first they felt odd, being used to the orange Zytel I wasn't expecting what can feel like a bit of a rough texture that's found with the carbon. That said they're fine, it's just me being really picky! This aside they certainly look the part and weigh the sum total of nothing! As a bit of a carbon fan i have to say they really do suite the knife perfectly and will challenge the titanium version for the lightest Subcom title.
One thing i will say though, do not be fooled by the frame lock appearance of the frame, this is one very UK friendly slipjoint! That means the Subcom will never have to leave your side, which with all its cracking features is one of the best parts about the whole package. For under £50 you'll be hard pushed to find another knife on the market with a VG10 blade, carbon scale, oh and the custom red belt clip, almost forgot to mention that. The black and red colour scheme is certainly striking yet subtle at the same time, everything a good EDC should be. I'm not sure this'll enter my EDC purely for one reason, its just too nice, my normal run of the mill Subcom will have to continue doing the day to day tasks I think. If you're still interested in this fine piece then pop across to Heinnie's page as last time i looked they were showing as limited stock and with a limited number of 200 and a great price this'll be sure to fly off the shelves.
http://www.heinnie.com/boker-plus-subcom-42-titanium-24284
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