Kaizen — kai (change) and zen (for the better). It's a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement, and the Boker Plus Kaizen 01BO391 translates that idea into a gentleman's EDC folder with remarkable discipline: no unnecessary geometry, no visual noise, no weight that doesn't earn its place. At 1.55 oz and 3.11" of black-coated D2 on olive green canvas Micarta, this is a knife that disappears in a front pocket and cuts everything you need it to.

The blade is ground from D2 — a semi-stainless high-carbon tool steel with good edge retention and wear resistance, better corrosion resistance than conventional carbon steels, and a black coating that gives the Kaizen its unified stealth aesthetic. At 0.08" thin, this is one of the most slender production blades in the Boker Plus lineup — a straight back profile that is clean, precise, and purposeful in the hand. The ball-bearing pivot opens the blade smoothly with the discreet flipper tab; the Liner Lock holds it securely. Minimal friction, minimal effort, consistent action.

The olive green canvas Micarta handle scales are subtly contoured for a confident grip — canvas Micarta's woven textile composite construction gives it a fine-grained natural texture that is warm in hand, secure in use, and develops a patina with carry. Bronze-colored accents on the pivot ring and lanyard hole add refined contrast against the black hardware and blade, evoking classic expedition gear without announcing itself. The matching black deep-carry clip mounts tip-up right-hand for discreet carry at 1.55 oz. A high-quality nylon pouch is included for storage.

• Steel: D2 semi-stainless tool steel with black coating — good edge retention and wear resistance; better corrosion resistance than conventional carbon steels; 0.08" thin for a slender, slicing-optimized profile
• Blade: 3.11" straight back profile, black coating, plain edge — clean, minimalist geometry with a discreet flipper tab; ball-bearing pivot for smooth, consistent one-hand deployment
• Handle: Olive green canvas Micarta — subtly contoured for confident grip; fine-grained natural textile texture; bronze-colored pivot ring and lanyard hole accents against black hardware
• Lock: Liner Lock — secure, reliable lockup; consistent with the Kaizen's minimalist, office-appropriate profile
• Clip: Black deep-carry clip, tip-up right-hand — matches black blade coating and hardware throughout; 1.55 oz total weight
• Included: High-quality nylon pouch for storage — gentleman's EDC package
• Design: Kaizen — kai (change) and zen (for the better); Japanese philosophy of continuous refinement in minimalist knife form
• Origin: Made in Asia — Boker Plus production line

Canvas Micarta collectors and gentleman's EDC buyers who want a knife that carries all day at 1.55 oz without compromising on deployment or lock quality. Office and professional carry users who want D2 in a discreet, non-aggressive profile with a deep-carry clip. Design-focused buyers who appreciate the Kaizen's restraint — bronze pivot accents against olive green Micarta and black blade is a considered colorway.

Knifeworks is an authorized Boker Plus dealer — order the Boker Plus Kaizen 01BO391 online or call our team at 888-225-9775. Same or next business day shipping from Columbia, Louisiana, with the service Knifeworks is known for.