Böker’s popular Rockstub pocket knife returns with a striking blue anodized aluminum handle, a 14C28N drop-point blade, and a $70 price tag that undercuts most competitors in the budget EDC space.
Böker’s Rockstub has been on a roll lately. After a ground-up revamp earlier this year, the German brand is back with another iteration — this time trading stealth for shine. The Böker Plus Rockstub Blue Elox takes the same compact, user-friendly platform and wraps it in an iridescent blue anodized aluminum that looks far more expensive than the $70 asking price suggests.
The Hardware
The Rockstub Blue Elox isn’t just a color swap. The aluminum scales are ergonomic and light, and the finish gives the knife a personality that separates it from the sea of blacked-out budget folders. Up front, you get a 2.64-inch stonewashed drop-point blade in 14C28N — a Sandvik steel known for solid edge retention, corrosion resistance, and easy sharpening. For everyday cutting tasks like slicing, peeling, carving, and general package abuse, it’s an ideal choice.
Other details include:
Decorative ricasso for a touch of visual refinement
Ambidextrous thumb studs for easy opening
Crossbar lock that doubles as a secondary deployment method and allows smooth one-handed closing
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Lanyard hole for keychain or paracord carry
Weight of 3.07 ounces
Who It’s For
This is a knife for someone who wants a reliable, lightweight EDC folder without spending triple digits. The Blue Elox treatment gives it just enough flair to stand out on a desk or in a pocket dump, while the underlying platform remains practical and proven.
The Bottom Line
The Böker Plus Rockstub Blue Elox is available now for $70. At that price, it competes directly with entry-level folders from Civivi, CJRB, and Kershaw, and the colorway helps it carve out a small identity of its own. If you’ve been waiting for an affordable EDC knife that doesn’t look like every other budget blade, this one is worth handling.