First thing you do with brand new Buck?

[Switchblade61]

Slice paper...

 

[Railsplitter]

Inspect the knife for flaws to make sure I'm going to keep it. Then I remove the pocket clip if it has one. Pictures are usually next in line followed by some fresh lubrication for folders whether they need it or not.

 

[caquino]

Hide it from the wife until I think it's safe to bring it out to play with... so when I'm asked "Is that new?", I can honestly say "no, I've had this "for awhile".

 

[kyhunt]

I never really gave it much thought but I honestly think after looking at it I always see if it shaved arm hair. I’ve done this since I was a kid. I hate to say it but I don’t know if I own a knife that I haven’t done this to.

 

[Culprit99]

After checking sharpness and shaving arm hair, I flip the pocket clip to the lefty position. It's not my knife, until it's configured for a Southpaw. If the pocket clip isn't reversible, I won't buy it.

 

[Stelth]

I don't have a "go to" first thing.