Flatlander1963
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I ordered this knife with the two Vantages. I think I was attracted to the price ($19) and the fact it had a clip and thumb stud… “Bucklite was going modern.”
The fact is, the Bucklite series have never had much interest for me and this new one did not change that score. In fact, I find this knife to be odd, now that I have it and can give it a close inspection. Its trying to be modern but probably should have stuck with what has worked in the past.
First thing you’ll notice is the weight.
-It is very light. To bad, the plastic has a cheap feel to it. But then, it is a very inexpensive knife.
-The fit and finish is so so. The blade locks up tight and is straight when open.
-It is not centered when closed. The snap is very good.
-The finish on the blade and back spring seem to have been an afterthought.
-The grind lines look like the knife went straight from the grinder to the frame.
-The blade design and geometry is good and the knife was reasonably sharp.
-Everything is braded on this knife, even the clip. So nothing is removable.
Word of Caution when using the thumb stud to open the knife; make sure that your hand is very forward on the knife frame. The frame's long body might have your grip too far back (this knife will bite you if/when you try to open it that way). So take it slow and practice. Quite frankly, it’s easier and safer to open with two handed. I personally would bring back the nail nick.
So, I guess I don’t really like this knife and it will be tossed in the tackle box very shortly. I think I would like it better if I could remove the clip and it had a nail nick. But it doesn’t. My biggest complaint is the cheap way it feels to me…I guess that’s a personal preference. I won’t be buying anymore of these I don’t think. I had to have a look and so I did.
I would recommend the Bucklite Max for a starter knife for someone on a budget or as a beater for the truck or tackle box (course I haven't been beating on it yet, but I'm sure it'll hold up). For you knife nuts, I’d pass on it. If you need a thumbstuds on a large folder, get an Alpha.
The fact is, the Bucklite series have never had much interest for me and this new one did not change that score. In fact, I find this knife to be odd, now that I have it and can give it a close inspection. Its trying to be modern but probably should have stuck with what has worked in the past.
First thing you’ll notice is the weight.
-It is very light. To bad, the plastic has a cheap feel to it. But then, it is a very inexpensive knife.
-The fit and finish is so so. The blade locks up tight and is straight when open.
-It is not centered when closed. The snap is very good.
-The finish on the blade and back spring seem to have been an afterthought.
-The grind lines look like the knife went straight from the grinder to the frame.
-The blade design and geometry is good and the knife was reasonably sharp.
-Everything is braded on this knife, even the clip. So nothing is removable.
Word of Caution when using the thumb stud to open the knife; make sure that your hand is very forward on the knife frame. The frame's long body might have your grip too far back (this knife will bite you if/when you try to open it that way). So take it slow and practice. Quite frankly, it’s easier and safer to open with two handed. I personally would bring back the nail nick.
So, I guess I don’t really like this knife and it will be tossed in the tackle box very shortly. I think I would like it better if I could remove the clip and it had a nail nick. But it doesn’t. My biggest complaint is the cheap way it feels to me…I guess that’s a personal preference. I won’t be buying anymore of these I don’t think. I had to have a look and so I did.
I would recommend the Bucklite Max for a starter knife for someone on a budget or as a beater for the truck or tackle box (course I haven't been beating on it yet, but I'm sure it'll hold up). For you knife nuts, I’d pass on it. If you need a thumbstuds on a large folder, get an Alpha.
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) Love the blade-well over 3" and sharp as can be. Still not sold on the plastic china knives. May or may not grow on me but I'll give it a fair shake.
