Back in the day, actually getting a smaller (or larger) version of a popular knife model was a lot less common. These days it happens much more frequently. Boker is up at bat this month with the release of the Atlas Mini, a smaller, lighter version of the company’s tribute to 20th century European slipjoint knives.
The Atlas has been kicking around in Boker’s voluminous lineup for a while now. Its simple design hearkens to enduring, affordable European folding knives like the Mercator K55K. Like the Mercator, the Atlas is a single blade jack knife with a thin handle made from a single piece of folded steel. Of course, the blade steel was more modern, and it came with a pocket clip. There was even a follow-up model that made the Atlas multifunctional with the addition of a pair of Swiss Army knife-like spring scissors.
Which brings us back to the Mini. Now, the original Atlas was not a large knife by any means – its blade measured 2.8 inches. But the Mini really leans into the term, with a pint-sized blade of just 1.65 inches. The Atlas Mini really earns the SAK comparison in that regard, although it is just a knife, with no additional tools added. The 12C27N steel used here provides respectable edge holding, particularly for a knife of this size, which will likely be tackling the lighter chores.
The Mini’s handle is made from folded steel, with a cutout on the spine exposing the slipjoint spring; the lanyard hole further down is also a separate component. No clip on the Mini, but it should positively vanish in the pocket thanks to its super low weight: Boker lists it at just .39 oz. The knife could be the sole carry for anybody whose material separation needs are minimal, but the size and, especially, that weight make the Atlas Mini a tempting backup knife candidate for sure.
It’s available now.
Knife in Featured Image: Boker Plus Atlas Mini
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