Buck Paklite

[mneedham]

This Buck Paklite appears to be in a similar vein to the Becker Necker and Izula.. It's got a 2 7/8" blade (Buck 420HC) and costs about $17. Has anybody handled one of these?

 

[Jose Wales]

No, that's not a bad price for such a neat little knife.

 

[udtjim]

I am glad you posted this. I was not aware of this product but I am betting that it will be a great little performer. I will soon see.

 

[mneedham]

No, that's not a bad price for such a neat little knife.

That's what I was thinking. Buck's 420Hc doesn't seem too bad for that price.

I am glad you posted this. I was not aware of this product but I am betting that it will be a great little performer. I will soon see.

Jim,

There are different styles of the blade to choose from. I'll buy one too and we can compare notes later.

 

[JD Mandrell]

I like the idea, would rather have had a necker sheath though.

 

[mneedham]

I like the idea, would rather have had a necker sheath though.

Me too.. I read a couple of reviews on Knifecenter, people seemed to like the knife, but at least 1 person wasn't happy with the sheath. But, I suppose you can't complain for the $$.

 

[TheGame]

I may see about the blade in the future. If I like it, I will definitely have to get a necker sheath for it.

 

[kgd]

The hollow grind won't be as robust as a flat grind, but I bet that little blade gets sharp as heck. Cheap investment makes considering a kydex custom sheath easy. If I see one somewhere while out shopping I probably won't be able to resist and impulse buy.

I like my little diamond back guide that I removed the rubber handle and added a paracord wrap. I'd probably add a wrap to this one too.

I'm also one of those guys who likes Buck's 420HC. I like 1095/O1 better, but I've learned to no snub my nose at Buck's stainless.

 

[mneedham]

I'll probably throw P-cord on my too. BTW, here is the other style:

 

[matthewdanger]

I like the second one better. Buck's 420HC is great stuff. It is very corrosion resistant, pretty durable, and it is easily sharpened. Those look like a pretty decent deal. Too bad they aren't flat ground.

 

[mneedham]

I like the second one better. Buck's 420HC is great stuff. It is very corrosion resistant, pretty durable, and it is easily sharpened. Those look like a pretty decent deal. Too bad they aren't flat ground.

I actually like them both. I bought the top one (skinner) to start with though... I agree with you and KGD on the 420HC, there are worse steels.

 

[dougo83]

Jim,

There are different styles of the blade to choose from. I'll buy one too and we can compare notes later.

You guys pick those up and I will grab a Smidgen and we can see how they all compare

 

[Masteroffajitas]

I like the second one the more, I'm dope when it comes to sharpening, and that recurve doesn't look fut. But for maybe a fishing or boat kit, that buck necker would be nice. Thier 420hc holds a good edge too. Godd factory edge too, way better than ka-bar.

 

[mneedham]

You guys pick those up and I will grab a Smidgen and we can see how they all compare

You got it..

I like the second one the more, I'm dope when it comes to sharpening, and that recurve doesn't look fut. But for maybe a fishing or boat kit, that buck necker would be nice. Thier 420hc holds a good edge too. Godd factory edge too, way better than ka-bar.

They are kinda like of Moras at that price, if they are decent, you can throw one in each kit/vehicle.