Does anyone have the Buck - Bucklite Max (fixed blade)?

[Diomedes Industries]

And if so - have you tried it out for bushcraft?

Sort of looks like the Mora of America.


Comes in a 3.250 and 4" blade. Looks cool.
EDIT:

Found a trusted review.

http://www.woodsmonkey.com/index.ph...bucklite-max-review&catid=34:knives&Itemid=55

Any other opinions?

TF

 

[NorCalMtn2]

I handled one in a store and wasn't very impressed. I was looking for a 4" fixed blade a considered the Buck until I checked it out.

 

[hiwa]

I got a couple. I like the handle a lot. The 420HC is good from Buck, and the knife as a whole package with sheath is a pretty good bargain.

I've used mine for Bushcraft stuff, too. Did most tasks(firesticks, trimming branches,cutting notches, etc.) pretty well. It's very light weight , but feels good in hand. I use them as a back-up knife in the truck and extra pack.

Sheath fit is a little loose I found, but can live with it. I use it a lot more than my 119 because of the handy size. They have replaced my Moras as a back-up knife. ( usually packing an Esee,Becker, or FK.)

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I haven't used one, but I work in a brick-and-mortar knife shop and we have these there. I'm impressed by them for the money for sure. As hiwa mentioned the fit of the sheath is a little loose, but nothing you can't live with. The handle is very comfortable, and the tang goes all the way down to the lanyard hole. I'm not sure of what the name of the rubber that they use is, but it's some really great stuff. Has good grip and gives just enough under firm pressure, but also feels like it would be HIGHLY abrasion resistant compared to other similar knife handle materials (like Kraton.) The blade shape is a useful one for general woods work, though I wish it was in either a conventional saber grind (easy to convert to Scandi!) or a full flat grind instead of the hollow saber.

For the money it's a great deal and widely available. However if I were buying a woods fixed blade I'd go with the Condor Rodan, which I have and love. In fact I plan on picking up a second one to keep in another kit since I love mine so much. That being said, if you're looking for a great deal on a USA-made knife for camping/bushcraft/survival then it'll fit the bill nicely.

 

[Drover]

I just posted today about having bought one yesterday, check it out. I LOVE THIS KNIFE! I bought the small as I have other larger knives and waned a smaller blade for more detailed work and carrying is much easier. I can't say ANYTHING bad about this knife, it's my new favorite, GET ONE! you will not be disappointed. It is wicked sharp and goes through wood like butter. Smaller blades like are so much more usable. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!

 

[baldtaco-II]

The only experience I have with a rubber handled Buck was back in the 80s and it was very positive. It was a rubber version of the 119. Whilst some sneer at rubber 'cos it is cheap and easy to manufacture that knife set me on a path to loving it for real users. It was a massive improvement over the glossy phenolic resin and spangles original. I figure I'd feel the same about this.

That said, for making traps and mechanisms and the general carving of stuff I'd probably pick something else for the same[ish] money. The Buck ErgoHunter WaterFowler – Avid version is a bit smaller but I think is a better shape for that. It's in 12C27 and only a shade over 2mm thick too.