Date Buck fixed Vantage series centering?

[drake225]

Does anyone know about what date Buck started manufacturing their Vantages without blade centering problem? I want to buy a Pro for a friend whose just getting into knives, but i don't want him to deal with that.

 

[ohen cepel]

I don't know a time for the supposed fixed. If you have a local shop I would go there and check out a few. Anymore I like to see/handle blades before I buy them. I pay a bit more but saves the headache of sending stuff back if it's not to my liking.

If your friend is just getting into knives I think I would look at the Avid for a bit less. I carry one and like it a lot.

 

[drake225]

Yea I tried getting him a knife with wooden handles and he hates it. I know the avids are not all wood, but he doesn't like the looks of wooden knives. He liked my zytel and frn handles more.

 

[knarfeng]

If the blade doesn't hit the liners, I don't see it as a problem.
I have one such and it functions perfectly. Locks up solid, and the steel is to die for.


If the blade does hit the liners, Buck will fix it.

 

[cave dave]

I don't think they ever fixed it as far as I can tell. Still luck of the draw.

 

[yuldeli]

I bought one recently, the knife in the case had a late lock-up and was off centre. I asked to see another and it was dead centre with a perfect early lock-up. Great knife, I have really enjoyed carrying it and using it.

+1 on going to check out knives at the local shop. You get to see what you are buying and support local merchants.