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Buck Vanguard question
- Thread starter datsgor
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My primary hunting knife is a Buck Vanguard with the rubberized handle. It is one of the "special run" versions that was made in ATS-34 for Bass Pro Shops.
Love the grip. Love the solid blade guard. It's well balanced and well made.
I didn't like the nylon sheath it came with, so I had a custom Kydex sheath made up for it.
I also have the "Zipper" version of the knife in ATS-34, but I never got all that enthusiastic about the gut hook. Putting it on eBay pretty soon just because I never use the knife.
As for the regular Vanguard with rubber handles though, it's a keeper.
Love the grip. Love the solid blade guard. It's well balanced and well made.
I didn't like the nylon sheath it came with, so I had a custom Kydex sheath made up for it.
I also have the "Zipper" version of the knife in ATS-34, but I never got all that enthusiastic about the gut hook. Putting it on eBay pretty soon just because I never use the knife.
As for the regular Vanguard with rubber handles though, it's a keeper.
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I own 3 Vanguards. I find that the handle works very well with either the rubberish or hard finish handles. The last one that I bought is the special model made for Cabela's with rosewood handle and S30V blade. The Vanguard design is excellent.