Boker Plus Kalashnikov AKS-74 Automatic Knife - 3.25" D2 Black Part-Serrated Drop Point Blade - Gray Aluminum Handle (01KALS94S / 01KALS94N)
Product Description
Deploying an everyday carry knife into high-volume cutting chores, emergency vehicle extractions, or field utility tasks demands lightning-fast operational readiness and unyielding tool security. Standard manual pocket folders present dangerous delays when users must manipulate thumb studs or slow liner bars with slick, wet, or gloved hands. Furthermore, lightweight synthetic pocket knives often flex precariously under intensive palm leverage, compromising precision and risking mechanical lock failure. The Boker Plus Kalashnikov AKS-74 Automatic decisively eliminates these vulnerabilities. Paying tactical homage to the iconic structural reliability of Mikhail Kalashnikov's legendary assault rifle, this hard-use automatic workhorse pairs snappy push-button deployment with a rugged, highly contoured aluminum handle chassis engineered to conquer absolute field punishment.
The technical foundation of this Kalashnikov automatic centers on a 3.25-inch drop point blade precision forged from high-wear D2 tool steel. Universally respected by armory technicians for its rich concentrations of chromium and carbon, this high-performance alloy yields phenomenal micro-grain edge longevity and aggressive slicing power through stubborn mediums. The blade features a non-reflective black finish that cleanly masks field abrasions, configured with an adaptive partial serration profile to effortlessly rip through thick climbing ropes, heavy webbing, and synthetic shipping straps. This capable steel fires out from an ultra-rigid handle chassis machined from solid 6061-T6 aluminum, finished in an urban tactical Gray powder coat and molded with signature structural finger grooves that mirror the handguards of the AK-47 rifle series.
Functionally, the AKS-74 delivers a remarkably fast, highly authoritative mechanical experience driven by its heavy-duty internal coil spring engine. Pressing the recessed flush-mounted firing button instantly unleashes the blade, locking it into place with a crisp, intimidating acoustic snap. For safe, worry-free pocket carry, the mechanical firing switch is paired with an integrated slide safety lock on the spine to completely disable the button when navigating dense environments. The handle is deeply textured with specialized grip corridors to guarantee an unshakeable, slip-resistant purchase in wet palms or inclement weather, complete with an integrated lanyard hole and a heavy-duty stainless steel pocket clip positioned for secure tip-up right-hand carry.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Safety Compliance:*
As a high-velocity, coil-spring driven side-opening automatic knife, the Boker Kalashnikov is subject to regional automatic compliance statutes. Ensure you verify your local and state regulations prior to carrying. Thanks to its robust and straightforward open-backed construction, clearing out trail debris or pocket lint is incredibly simple, ensuring a lifetime of zero-fail function. Avoid flooding the pivot assembly with thick firearm oils or greases, which capture abrasive dust particle clusters; instead, occasionally blow out the action tracks with compressed air and apply a single drop of high-speed dry lubricant directly to the coil spring interface to preserve its lightning-fast manual kinetics.
Key Features
- **AK-47 Tactical DNA:** Masterfully designed to capture the structural spirit and field-proven reliability of the world-famous Kalashnikov rifle family, matching rugged simplicity with rapid deployment.
- **High-Wear D2 Tool Steel:** The 3.25-inch flat-ground drop point blade leverages advanced high-carbon chemistry to deliver elite edge life and immense structural impact toughness.
- **Aggressive Partial Serrations:** Outfitted with an adaptive combination edge that saws effortlessly through thick rope, safety belts, and synthetic packaging material without binding.
- **Snappy Push-Button Automatic:** Premium spring-loaded push button button controls instant side-opening kinetic deployment single-handedly with an authoritative tactile response.
- **Molded Gray Aluminum Handle:** Precision cast from aerospace-grade aluminum and finished in an ultra-durable gray powder coat, utilizing ergonomic finger grooves for a slip-free purchase.
- **Integrated Slide Safety:** Features an intuitive spine safety switch that locks the firing trigger mechanism, preventing accidental deployment inside your tactical pack or uniform pocket.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Boker Plus Knives
- Line: Kalashnikov Series (AKS-74 Automatic)
- Model: Kalashnikov Gray Automatic Combo Edge
- MPN: 01KALS94S / 01KALS94N
- UPC: 788857750292
- Country of Origin: Taiwan (Components processed in Solingen, Germany)
- Blade Length: 3.25 Inches (82.6 mm)
- Closed Length: 4.25 Inches (107.9 mm)
- Overall Length: 7.50 Inches (190.5 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.120 Inches (3.0 mm)
- Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
- Blade Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Black Coating
- Edge Type: Partially Serrated (Combo Edge)
- Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum (Molded Finger Grooves)
- Handle Color/Finish: Gray Powder Coated
- Lock Type: Button Lock / Push-Button Automatic
- Safety Assets: Spine-Mounted Manual Slide Safety Lock
- Deployment Mechanism: Coil-Spring Firing Button
- Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel (Tip-Up, Right Hand Carry Only)
- Weight: 3.60 oz (102.1 g)
