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Fun story...
I work at my local Dicks sporting goods in the hunting/fishing/camping dpt. Today I was moving some freight out to the floor. While I was sorting through a whole box full of kids life jackets, I saw a clam packed Buck knife with the back of the package face up so I didnt know what it was. When I turned it over I was verry plesed to see that it was a new Buck Bucklite MAX (the largest version). I wanted to open it and get the feel of it but it was all glued shut. I dug deeper and found one more, and then the big one found its way into my hands. A Vantage Select (FRN handle with 420HC blade). I was able to slip it out of the pack and was immediatley impressed.
Fit and finish are all excellent. Fits my hand very well. Good sized blade with very good EDC blade steel (I love Bucks 420HC), ZERO up and down or side to side blade play. Good sturdy lockup. The flipper is fantastic, right out of the package it popped open without much effort (quite contrary to the Kershaw Skyline right out of the box). Blade was hair splitting sharp. The pocket clip is very nice. I like the low profile.
I immediatley set it to the side for myself. It was $29.99 ($24 after my discount
) I couldnt be happier with my purchase. My Tenacious isnt very happy though. It now has a direct competitor for my extreme value EDC spot.
O and I did get a chance to open up the Bucklite MAX. It is big, and the blade is a good shape with the same good steel, lockup, and no bladeplay but the handle didnt feel quite right, and it was stiff as all get out to open. I'm sure it would losen up, but I like the ability to adjust the tension on the Select. The MAX is pinned together. It was 24.99 and a great value... just not as great as the select.
Did I mention that Both these knives are USA made?
Now I just need to get my hands on the PRO!
I work at my local Dicks sporting goods in the hunting/fishing/camping dpt. Today I was moving some freight out to the floor. While I was sorting through a whole box full of kids life jackets, I saw a clam packed Buck knife with the back of the package face up so I didnt know what it was. When I turned it over I was verry plesed to see that it was a new Buck Bucklite MAX (the largest version). I wanted to open it and get the feel of it but it was all glued shut. I dug deeper and found one more, and then the big one found its way into my hands. A Vantage Select (FRN handle with 420HC blade). I was able to slip it out of the pack and was immediatley impressed.
Fit and finish are all excellent. Fits my hand very well. Good sized blade with very good EDC blade steel (I love Bucks 420HC), ZERO up and down or side to side blade play. Good sturdy lockup. The flipper is fantastic, right out of the package it popped open without much effort (quite contrary to the Kershaw Skyline right out of the box). Blade was hair splitting sharp. The pocket clip is very nice. I like the low profile.
I immediatley set it to the side for myself. It was $29.99 ($24 after my discount
) I couldnt be happier with my purchase. My Tenacious isnt very happy though. It now has a direct competitor for my extreme value EDC spot.O and I did get a chance to open up the Bucklite MAX. It is big, and the blade is a good shape with the same good steel, lockup, and no bladeplay but the handle didnt feel quite right, and it was stiff as all get out to open. I'm sure it would losen up, but I like the ability to adjust the tension on the Select. The MAX is pinned together. It was 24.99 and a great value... just not as great as the select.
Did I mention that Both these knives are USA made?
Now I just need to get my hands on the PRO!
