Mk III TBS Boar EDC Folding Pocket Knife - Juma

TBS Boar Folding Pocket Knife.

How do you make one of the best knives on the market today better...?

It's a tough one as the original design was so good we struggled to improve it as it simply didn't need any improvement. The natural progression was to go from a high grade steel to and even higher grade steel, which is now what we've done with the Mark III.

The Mark II was made from high quality European N695 Stainless Steel, which I am a real fan of but, the steel I am an even bigger fan of is N690co Stainless Steel. Bohlers phenomenal N690co Stainless Knife Steel is a Martensitic chromium steel with cobalt, molybdenum and vanadium added. This steel is especially to make hardened cutting tools with excellent edge-holding properties. It was developed for tools and components which can be hardened to very high hardness levels and great corrosion resistance. When fine ground it produces a wickedly sharp edge and will retain that edge far longer than many other steels available on the market today.

When I saw there was an option to make our celebrated Boar EDC with a Carbon Fibre handle is was an easy decision to add it to the range. We all know the qualities of Carbon Fibre being extremely lightweight and VERY tough so it was a natural addition. Being a high grade stainless steel this makes this the ultimate pocket folder that will work in any conditions without the issue of rusting or damage. The scales on this model are flat which makes it a slimmer pocket folder and being lighter it makes for a perfect EDC whether you are in a suit or in the woods.

The Boar EDC is exactly what it says on the tin, a pocket knife that you can carry, every day, in 95% of the World. It features a 70mm (2.75") blade that is a full Scandi Grind.

There is now a wider choice in the handle material with the EDC. We now offer it in Super Grade Curly Birch, Super Grade Turkish Walnut, Stag Antler, Canvas Micarta, Carbon Fibre, Juma, Juniper or Black Micarta. All the materials have their obvious qualities and are all easy to maintain and look great. Ultimately the choice is yours but If you going to be in wetter environments then Antler or Micarta is probably a better option. Naturally with timber handles they will need a little more care and will need cleaning and oiling more regularly. The more oil and product you can get into the timber the more water resistant it will become.

There are various belt pouch options for the Boar EDC that is an option on this model and all are impeccably made from high grade veg tanned leather and is thicker and more robust than before. Each pouch will be very close fitting. Any pouch will "break in" and soften over time like any good pair of boots and we find that the attachment of a lanyard to the lanyard hole of the handle is a good addition to aid in removing the knife from the pouch.

The Firesteel option on this model comes with our "Nano Scout" firesteel which is a great product. Juma is a great material for a knife handle as it consists of a mixture of different mineral base materials compounded with a resin component. It is highly resistant to all conventional substances such as cleaning agents, oils, greases, weak or medium acids and bases and is highly water resistant. This particular model is what we like to call Dragon Scale Juma.

The EDC has always been extremely popular and I am sure the Mark III will be even more popular then before. I know you can buy cheaper knives and you can probably even buy a copy of our knives now but they simply won't be the same quality. All our knives are European made by Master Cutlers and made with European Steels and materials.

Main Features:

• N690co Stainless Steel - 3mm Thick
• 2.8" (70mm) length blade
• 3.8" (95mm) length handle
• Carbon Fibre, Curly Birch, Turkish Walnut, Canvas Micarta, Stag Antler, Juniper, Juma or Black Micarta handles.
• Leather Pouch Option
• Thumb Knick
• Lifetime Guarantee against any defect in manufacturing, material and workmanship.
• More information on materials and construction (click here)

Typical Steel Analysis:
N690co Stainless Steel - Carbon 1.08%, Molybdenum 1.10%, Chromium 17.30%, Silicon 0.40%, Manganese 0.40%, Vanadium 0.10%, Cobalt 1.5%. (HRC 60)