I was looking at Buck's tactical selection today and I noticed that the model 882 and 887 (both Tarani collaborations) are essentially the same knife with different blade steel and hence different prices. Now this got me to thinking. I love my Buck 881SP Strider collaboration. It is an excellent blade and has served me well. I also have several friends who love the design and the feel of this knife and would like to own one. The problem? They can't see themselves spending that much money on a knife. So, the conclusion that I drew from that is this: How about a version of the 880 and 881 with TACCOM glass reinforced nylon handles, thick stainless steel liners, and Buck's exceptional 420HC blade steel. I think that a knife like this would be a huge seller for Buck. The reason I say this is that the design is very straight-forward, classy, yet modern at the same time. I own and carry many knives and the Buck 881 is probably one of the absolute strongest I own while also being the one that gets the least amount of weary looks or disparaging comments from non-knife people. I mean, it doesn't have any features that jump out as looking dangerous so is very public friendly. I think it would be a great idea for Buck to bring this "classic-to-be" design to the masses through a lower price point.
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That sure sounds like a good idea. I am not sure why Buck hasn't offered them that way but I know that those kinds of decisions are discussed with just about every high end knife.
My guess is that the info they had told them there would not be enough sales to justify the expense.
My guess is that the info they had told them there would not be enough sales to justify the expense.
I would like to see a 881SP (mini, drop point, plain edge) in this form too. It looks much more like a regular knife. I think the Tarani style is probably too unusual and not appealing to as many people, though it seems to be popular anyway. The 881 is cool because it is fairly simple yet still unique. Maybe even with a thinner blade?
It's funny how the Tarani style models are the opposite as we were just discussing in another thread. Lots of cheaper versions, but only one good one. The 881 is the opposite--all "good" and no cheaper models. I would like to see a more balanced mix of both.
It's funny how the Tarani style models are the opposite as we were just discussing in another thread. Lots of cheaper versions, but only one good one. The 881 is the opposite--all "good" and no cheaper models. I would like to see a more balanced mix of both.
I walked into my local knife shop looking for a Buck/Strider thinking maybe I have just overlooked where it was. The owner, without knowing I was looking for one told me he had some new Buck knives. He showed two new Buck/Striders in OD green, and tan. He said blade steel was 420. Retail was $80.00, his price $63.99. It locks up tight, feels strong, has a thick blade, I like it. I've only had it a couple hours but I'm pleased at the price, and materials. Model number is 889 OD SBMF.
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meeker said:
But which one did you get???
...and how soon will you go back and buy the other one????
