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buck 889 in 420hc...any good??...thinking about buying one and trying it for edc for a while....thx yall...paul
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buck 889 in 420hc...any good??
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The Buck Strider is a great knife for the money and unless you really pound your knife with hard use it should work okay. Keep it lubed and sharpened and you will be pleased. They have been making knives long enough to know how to do it!
http://www.newgraham.com/buck_strider.htm
You might also check out the Benchmade PIKA which is about the same size.
http://www.newgraham.com/buck_strider.htm
You might also check out the Benchmade PIKA which is about the same size.
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yea think im gonna edc a lower grade steel instead ruining my expensive stuff gonna save the caly zdps for lighter weight stuff
Here is a thread comparing Strider to Spyder.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375561
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375561
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I've got one, the OD model, it's stout. 
But seriously, the anti-liner lock climate here at BFC, all of the horror stories associated with them, have made me leary of relying on it. Personally I've got two linerlocks that are failures, one's a Charming Taiwanese Cheapy, and the other is an old and VERY VERY used pre-wave Emerson CQC7, neither has closed enough to cause immediate danger, but I can't find a grip on the emerson that doesn't move the liner enough to give the blade substantial front-to-back play. I've also got a Manix, on the recommendation of many of the good folks here, even Cliff Stamp told me that the Manix has no real weaknesses. I think that the Manix is probably a better knife, all around, maybe a bit bigger in the pocket, but better steel, and better lock, at twice the price...
My two problems with my 889, are that the liner engages at the far edge of the tang, leaving little space for wear, and the handle scales, (FRN, I think) are pretty rough, and I kept mine in the same pocket as my keys, and found that my knuckles would get scraped up on the scales, when I'd reach in for my keys... One the other hand, the handle shape and scale material gives you excellent grip in hammer, icepick and saber/palm assist. Also, it's got an excellent choil, for choking up on the blade for precision cutting, it's really a great design, and MUCH cheaper than the similiar strider framelock model. I think they can be had for around $50, if you froogle it, so it seems like a pretty good deal. Here's something to think about, IMHO $50 is a pretty fair price for an EDC that will actually see use, and potentially slip out of your pocket and be lost. I'd HATE losing a pricey folder like a Sebenza. If you can find one at a local store, for a competitive price, you should handle it, open it with a hearty SNAP and see where the liner engages on the tang, if it leaves some room for wear, you'll probably be OK. Just my .02
But seriously, the anti-liner lock climate here at BFC, all of the horror stories associated with them, have made me leary of relying on it. Personally I've got two linerlocks that are failures, one's a Charming Taiwanese Cheapy, and the other is an old and VERY VERY used pre-wave Emerson CQC7, neither has closed enough to cause immediate danger, but I can't find a grip on the emerson that doesn't move the liner enough to give the blade substantial front-to-back play. I've also got a Manix, on the recommendation of many of the good folks here, even Cliff Stamp told me that the Manix has no real weaknesses. I think that the Manix is probably a better knife, all around, maybe a bit bigger in the pocket, but better steel, and better lock, at twice the price...
My two problems with my 889, are that the liner engages at the far edge of the tang, leaving little space for wear, and the handle scales, (FRN, I think) are pretty rough, and I kept mine in the same pocket as my keys, and found that my knuckles would get scraped up on the scales, when I'd reach in for my keys... One the other hand, the handle shape and scale material gives you excellent grip in hammer, icepick and saber/palm assist. Also, it's got an excellent choil, for choking up on the blade for precision cutting, it's really a great design, and MUCH cheaper than the similiar strider framelock model. I think they can be had for around $50, if you froogle it, so it seems like a pretty good deal. Here's something to think about, IMHO $50 is a pretty fair price for an EDC that will actually see use, and potentially slip out of your pocket and be lost. I'd HATE losing a pricey folder like a Sebenza. If you can find one at a local store, for a competitive price, you should handle it, open it with a hearty SNAP and see where the liner engages on the tang, if it leaves some room for wear, you'll probably be OK. Just my .02
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I am not a steel or knife expert, but I really like Buck's 420HC.
While, again, I am no expert, I do own a knife in S30V, so I have at least some experience with high-end stainless steel. It (My S30V Native) can shave hair easier than any of my 420HC Bucks can and probably holds an edge a bit longer, but the Bucks make cutting just as easy for most tasks and actually feel sharper.
My Spyderco will shave hair and can slice your finger without you even feeling it. The Bucks, on the other hand, have a more "ripping and tearing" sort of cut that performs very well. Sort of like serrations without any serrations. Not as good for slicing, but has advantages in many cutting duties.
I am not saying 420HC is better than S30V at all. S30V gets sharper and holds an edge longer. But Buck does a heck of a lot with such a "modest" steel, and I think Buck's edges all have their very mean "ripping and tearing" thing in common, which I find useful for most cutting duties (rather than showing-off type of stuff like slicing paper and shaving arm hair).
While, again, I am no expert, I do own a knife in S30V, so I have at least some experience with high-end stainless steel. It (My S30V Native) can shave hair easier than any of my 420HC Bucks can and probably holds an edge a bit longer, but the Bucks make cutting just as easy for most tasks and actually feel sharper.
My Spyderco will shave hair and can slice your finger without you even feeling it. The Bucks, on the other hand, have a more "ripping and tearing" sort of cut that performs very well. Sort of like serrations without any serrations. Not as good for slicing, but has advantages in many cutting duties.
I am not saying 420HC is better than S30V at all. S30V gets sharper and holds an edge longer. But Buck does a heck of a lot with such a "modest" steel, and I think Buck's edges all have their very mean "ripping and tearing" thing in common, which I find useful for most cutting duties (rather than showing-off type of stuff like slicing paper and shaving arm hair).
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I have one, and it's an "overbuilt" beast. No worries on the steel and don't sweat the liner-lock alarmists, the liner-lock on these is thick and extremely strong. It's not going to fail under even hard use, much less EDC normal use.