There’s something timeless about a pocketknife that keeps things simple and gets the job done. The Boker Plus Rusticus Wood captures that familiar, trusted feeling and updates it with modern reliability, making it a natural choice for anyone who appreciates traditional style without giving up everyday performance. It’s the kind of knife that feels like it belongs in your pocket from day one—honest, practical, and quietly good-looking.
Sized just right for daily use, the Rusticus measures 7.72 inches overall with a 3.31-inch blade that’s ready for the regular tasks that pop up at home, at work, or on the go. It closes down to a pocket-friendly 4.41 inches, so it carries easily without taking over your pocket. At only 1.62 ounces, it’s impressively lightweight, giving you a classic carry experience that won’t drag you down. This is a knife you’ll actually keep with you, not one that gets left behind because it feels like too much.
The blade is made from 420 stainless steel with a satin finish that adds a clean, traditional look and smooth cutting feel. Its straight-back profile leans into old-school utility, offering a shape that’s easy to control whether you’re opening packages, trimming cord, slicing up an apple, or handling the little chores that make a pocketknife worth carrying. The manual action keeps everything straightforward and dependable, and the nail nick adds that familiar touch that longtime knife folks appreciate. It opens smoothly and feels natural, like a tool built to be used instead of shown off.
Once opened, the linerlock provides secure, confident lockup, giving you peace of mind when you’re working through everyday cuts. It’s a reliable system that fits the Rusticus’s mission perfectly: practical function with a simple, proven design. The result is a knife that’s easy to operate, easy to trust, and comfortable to use.
Where the Rusticus really shines is its handle. Made from thermally treated brown beech wood, it brings warmth and character you just can’t fake. Each handle has its own natural personality, and the wood’s rich tone pairs beautifully with the knife’s traditional silhouette. Subtle gold-colored accents on the liners and the pivot screw add a refined, vintage-inspired contrast—just enough to elevate the look while still keeping the knife grounded and unpretentious. It’s rustic in the best way: honest materials, straightforward build, and a style that feels like it’s been around forever.
This knife also nods to the heritage of those first pocketknives many of us carried growing up—simple companions that taught us the value of a good edge and a tool you can count on. The Boker Plus Rusticus Wood delivers that same spirit, only with the confidence of modern construction and dependable everyday performance. Rounded out with a brass lanyard hole, it’s easy to add a cord or fob for quick retrieval or a personal touch.
You can find the Boker Plus Rusticus Wood at the world’s largest knife store, Smoky Mountain Knife Works, where tradition and quality go hand in hand. When you’re shopping the best online knife store for a lightweight, heritage-inspired folder that’s built to be carried and used, the Rusticus is a classic you’ll be proud to keep close.