Daniel
Gold Member
- Joined
- Oct 3, 1998
- Messages
- 3,929
I just received a new Buck Hilo yesterday. I am very impressed with the value of this new knife.
The blade grinds are perfect, fit and finish are outstanding, and it locks up solid. The handle is much thinner than I expected.
The only problem was some residue on the handles by the spacers screws that appears to be adhesive that squeezed out. This was easily cleaned up with some acetone. In fact, I cleaned both scales with acetone and it really brightens up the material.
It feels great in the hand and the recurve blade is perfect.
Summary: It is not a custom Mayo, but it is a lot more knife for your money than anything that I have come across in years. I am very impressed with my new Buck. I have the first Buck Mayo with the titanium and S30V and I have several Mayo customs and this one is consistent with the quality of those. In fact, the fit and finish is better on the new one than it was on my first Buck Mayo when I received it.
The blade grinds are perfect, fit and finish are outstanding, and it locks up solid. The handle is much thinner than I expected.
The only problem was some residue on the handles by the spacers screws that appears to be adhesive that squeezed out. This was easily cleaned up with some acetone. In fact, I cleaned both scales with acetone and it really brightens up the material.
It feels great in the hand and the recurve blade is perfect.
Summary: It is not a custom Mayo, but it is a lot more knife for your money than anything that I have come across in years. I am very impressed with my new Buck. I have the first Buck Mayo with the titanium and S30V and I have several Mayo customs and this one is consistent with the quality of those. In fact, the fit and finish is better on the new one than it was on my first Buck Mayo when I received it.
Where oh Where can I find one!!!!!!PLEASE?????????? 
