RECOIL OFFGRID Gear Glow Rhino Bohr Fixed Blade Review
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Glow Rhino entered the market making aftermarket parts for other knives using Tritium, a radioactive isotope, to add a glow that requires no “charging” and will glow independently for many years. Since then, they have introduced glow fobs and their own line of production folding knives. Don’t let the radioactive element scare you off, Tritium’s short wave lengths can not penetrate human skin and are commonly used to illuminate many items including watches and compasses.
One of Glow Rhino’s latest offerings in the knife market diversifies their line up with their first fixed blade – The Bohr. Like all their knives the Bohr has a tritium insert in the handle that is rated to glow for over 12 years!
One of best features found on all Glow Rhino knives is the Tritium tubes they work into the blade handles, allowing for quick identification when operating in dark environments. If you misplace your knife when working around camp at night you will never have to worry about disrupting your natural night vison with a bright light to find it because the bright glow of the Tritium inserts stands out even at a distance. I also found it useful when I was storing the knife in my pack as the Tritium glow made it easy to quickly identify and grab.
Beyond the exceptional night time visibility, the Bohr has a very utilitarian design making it a great all-purpose fixed blade. With an overall length of just over 8 inches and a 3.75-inch blade, the Bohr hits that sweet spot between compact and full sized that many users are comfortable with. The Bohr weighs in just over 5 ounces making it very comfortable to carry on your belt or in your pack without adding much weight. The blade is made from DC-53 tool steel, an upgraded version of the more common D2 tool steel.
Like D2 steel, DC-53 is known for being a rugged and durable steel. That durability comes with a trade off of being more prone to corrosion due to the reduction in chromium found in stainless steel, but Glow Rhino mitigates with black PVD coating to prevent corrosion. The Bohr is equipped with textured G10 handles that will hold up well to the elements and provide great grip in both wet and dry conditions. The handle scales are offered in black for a sleek look or blaze orange if you really want to up your visibility game!
The Bohr’s lightweight nature and handle design make it easy to use and control when performing precise work. The inclusion of jimping on the spine allows for superior grip when focused on truly detailed tasks.
The blade itself offers a prominent belly making it ideal for slicing and game processing tasks and the tip does a fine job with piercing tasks without being overly delicate. Thanks to the utilitarian blade design and durable steel choice the Bohr performs well in a variety of camp and wilderness tasks while also tackling your everyday cutting tasks.
The Bohr ships with a kydex sheath that offers great retention and easy drawing. The sheath comes equipped with a mounted Tek-Lok clip but can easily accommodate soft loops or other mounting options to fit user preferences.
The Bohr is an excellent do-all outdoor knife. The Tough steel makes it a good choice for harder use tasks, yet the size allows for great control when doing detailed work. The significant belly makes the Bohr a solid option for camp cooking and would perform well in skinning and game processing tasks. While I definitely see the Bohr at home in a hunting camp or in your hiking pack, the utilitarian design and sub 4-inch blade makes it a good choice for daily carry in your EDC bag or on your belt in permissive areas.
The Tritium insert is where the Bohr truly shines, allowing for easy identification when spending nights in the wilderness, operating in dark environments, or easy your go to fixed blade in the event of a power outage!
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