Buck Tempest..Last production year :-El Cajon

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intrepid1

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Hello
I dont post much here but use the site for its invaluble information & technical data which I appreciate thanks.
I just bought a Buck Tempest with last production year marked blade.
Its been puchased here in England so the price is somewhat high compared to what you would pay Stateside.

That said, its a great little knife.
The ASAP mechanism is superb in operation.
A cute piece of engineering imho.

I am not sure how long that soft anodising is going to last but it wont see any hard use.
If any long term owners of this type of knife has some feedback as to how durable these coloured anodised handles are, I would appreciate the feedback.

Thanks again.
Intrepid1
 
Hi Intrepid1

I have the Tempest ATS34. The handles are very very durable. If you carry the knife with loose change and keys etc etc then the handles will scratch. But that said its a very durable and capable knife.

And I know what you mean about the inflated prices in the UK.... it sucks bigtime.

HTH

Mav
 
Thanks Maverick.
As it is a soft anodising rather than an olive drab style Mil-spec type, I thought I'd ask the obvious.
Its a bloody fun knife though:)

As for prices in Europe..labour rates for home produced items is one thing.
Items made in other parts of the world selling for half the the price then doubling as soon as they hit England...:rolleyes:
Fact is, I have bought some of my best display queens from the US & risked the UK customs levy

As for Buck products, I have bought them all in Europe.
Even so, $95 next day posted for a Tempest is still value when you consider what you get.:)

I doubt it will be long until our Nannying Government here finds away to ban these assisted knives by expanding an existing 40 yr old law on switchblades & its 1988 amendment to ban Balisongs / gravity knives !

They have raised the legal age to buy a knife here to 18yrs now..:barf:
That should make us all sleep safer in our beds:jerkit:

Pass the plastic plastic cutlery please;)

Intrepid1
 
I get most of my stuff from the US too...
Did you get the 420HC Tempest or the ATS34?

Its a fantastic knife tho... congrats... I have one and I love it!
 
Thanks Maverick
Its ATS-34.
The blade material was not that critical if I am honest though.
I was promising myself one for a while & then I found one in stock on the Web.
It met the spec & was last year production before production relocation from Cal to Post falls ,Idaho ?

Cheers
Intrepid1
 
Its a cracker of a knife mate... enjoy!

Hint... every now and then use some white lightening or a dab of teflon grease on the pivot. Works wonders and does not get gunked up with crap.

Its one of the smoothest knives that I have owned.

And also my first Buck.
 
Cheers Maverick
Sounds like you are British based or Ex pat.
I use Teflon based grease on an Anodised CS Ti-lite & a big mothering Farid T1000 Tanto.
It does make a big difference especially on the Farid & that has got Teflon bearings as well !

I only carry a knife when I'm hunting / shooting these days so I doubt it will get a lot of use abuse.:)

I've got an Intrepid & a Fallkniven NL5 for all the tough jobs !:D

Cheers mate.
Intrepid1
 
Intrepid- I have had one for a couple years now. They are awesome knives!!!
I use mine EDC, and it sees quite a bit of use, some abuse.
Both of my brothers now carry one also, no problems with the handles either!
My more abusive brother broke the tip of his off while prying...
I dropped mine on concrete the other day and all it did was scratch the handle a little bit- minor problem!
Good luck, hope you love it!!!!
 
Wh4f
Appreciate the feedback on the more extreme use of the knife.;)
Looks like it was a sound purchase:)

You've got to love the U.S in some respects.
A knife is a sensible tool to carry for law abiding people.
Many states have got the CCW & reciprocity issues sorted.:thumbup:

EDC for locking blades, never mind assisted openers would get me in big trouble in a urban environment within the UK.
I'm not young either (40 yrs) & do remember when carrying a penknife in England did not present a problem.
Thats not the case today & justifying good cause for carrying a locking knife regardless of blade length would be like trying to run through treacle.
For me, an arrest for carrying would make the renewal of my Firearm cert an unlikely event.

So, I do envy you all in some ways.

Cheers
Intrepid1
 
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