Boker Plus M.U.K.: a compact fixed blade for ordinary camp tasks
Short answer
The Boker Plus M.U.K. is a compact fixed blade to consider for everyday camp cutting. Its curved blade and full handle distinguish it from a slim folding pocket knife or skeletonized fixed blade. Choose it for the tasks and carry arrangement you actually need, rather than assuming one knife handles every outdoor job.
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What is the M.U.K.?
The M.U.K. is a compact Boker Plus fixed blade, SKU 02BO593: the official listing describes a Matthew Gentry design with a Nessmuk-inspired, rounded blade, full-tang construction and brown Micarta scales. A Kydex sheath is supplied. Those are useful identifying details because a brand name or product family alone does not establish a knife’s materials.
The steel is where the listing contradicts itself. Boker’s description says the blade is “crafted from Swedish 12C27 stainless steel”; the specification table on the same page says 14C28N. Boker USA’s page repeats both. We are not going to pick one for them.
| Specification | boker.de listing | Boker USA listing |
|---|---|---|
| Blade steel, in the description | Swedish 12C27 | Swedish 12C27 |
| Blade steel, in the specification table | 14C28N | 14C28N |
| Blade length | 6.1 cm | 2.40 in |
| Overall length | 17 cm | 6.69 in |
| Blade thickness | 2.4 mm | 0.09 in |
| Weight | 69 g | 2.43 oz |
| Handle | Micarta | Micarta |
| Sheath | Kydex | Kydex |
| Place of manufacture | Asia | Asia |
| Blade hardness (HRC) | Not published | Not published |
Every figure is the manufacturer’s own listing, quoted in the units each site uses; none is our measurement.
What does the shape suggest for camp use?
The curved cutting edge makes this a model to investigate for ordinary slicing tasks around camp. That is an assessment of its design, not a result from cutting tests. Whether it feels controlled in your hand depends on grip, hand size and the task. We have not measured edge retention or evaluated comfort during extended use.
How does it compare with the Boker knives already covered?
The M.U.K. offers handle scales and a fixed blade, whereas the Atlas Black is a folding slipjoint and the BFF Packlite N690 takes a skeletonized approach. We would start by choosing the carry format, then compare the exact dimensions and materials. Our Boker camp-knife guide explains those alternatives without treating every model as interchangeable.
What should you check before buying?
Confirm the dimensions and weight of SKU 02BO593 against your intended carry position. Check what sheath attachment hardware is supplied; a sheath does not automatically include every mounting option pictured elsewhere. For food preparation, consider how easily you can clean and dry the knife after use. A compact knife may be convenient for small tasks while a dedicated kitchen knife can offer a more comfortable working length for preparing a group meal. The M.U.K. is a shortlist candidate, not a tested recommendation for heavy chopping or prying.
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The short version
The Boker Plus M.U.K. 02BO593 is a compact fixed blade worth shortlisting for ordinary camp cutting: a Matthew Gentry design with a curved, Nessmuk-inspired blade, full tang, Micarta scales and a Kydex sheath. Choose it over a folding pocket knife or a skeleton fixed blade only if a scaled handle and a sheath suit how you carry. Don’t rely on the steel name yet. Boker’s description says 12C27 and its specification table says 14C28N, on both its German and US sites, with no hardness published either way. Confirm the size against your carry position, and treat everything here as the maker’s information, not our test result.
Product information checked September 24, 2026, and rechecked October 3, 2026. Official photograph used with permission.
Quick answers
- What steel does the Boker Plus M.U.K. use?
- Boker's own listing disagrees with itself. The product description for the Boker Plus M.U.K. 02BO593 says the blade is "crafted from Swedish 12C27 stainless steel," while the specification table on the same boker.de page lists the blade steel as 14C28N. Boker USA's listing for 02BO593 carries the same description and the same 14C28N specification. Neither page says which is correct, and neither publishes a hardness figure.
- Does the M.U.K. come with a sheath?
- Boker lists a Kydex sheath. Check the package for the mounting hardware you need.
- How big is the Boker Plus M.U.K. 02BO593?
- Boker lists the Boker Plus M.U.K. 02BO593 with a 6.1 cm blade, 17 cm overall, a blade thickness of 2.4 mm and a weight of 69 g. Boker USA lists the same knife at 2.40 in of blade, 6.69 in overall, 0.09 in thick and 2.43 oz. By our unit conversion, the two sets of figures agree. Boker's own description calls it "this compact fixed blade" and, in places, the "Pocket M.U.K."
- Who designed the Boker Plus M.U.K., and what is it based on?
- The Boker Plus M.U.K. 02BO593 was designed by Matthew Gentry, whom Boker describes as a "custom knifemaker" from Michigan, USA. Boker says the knife is "inspired by the legendary Nessmuk knife of 19th-century adventurer George Washington Sears," and calls the blade "bulbous Skinner-style." The production model pairs that shape with full-tang construction, brown Micarta handle scales, a stonewash finish and jimping along the spine.
- Does Boker's lifetime warranty cover sharpening the Boker Plus M.U.K.?
- No. Boker's Solingen guarantee page gives owners of Boker Plus knives, which include the M.U.K. 02BO593, "a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship," but lists "resharpening of blades (for Boker Plus and Magnum)" among the exclusions. Boker USA describes its own terms as a "limited lifetime warranty" for "the original owner" and lists rusting blades, cracked or broken handle scales and bent or broken pocket clips as generally not covered.