Had to post this because it goes against an old post I had up.
Bought a Buck Lightning (Small, Plain, Pewter). I had to handle three before getting a tight one, but I'm quite impressed now. Been a week of constant using (testing) and still rock-solid. Edge retention is pretty good (but, I had to regrind because i) I dropped it the first day and nicked the tip
and ii) because I have my own specs for sharpening.
Peels fruit great; cuts cardboard easily; basically handles all chores a small knife should. And it's tight! No need to tighten yet (but I can if I need to - a plus there).
The first time I got one, it was a dud. This one is excellent. Anyone needing a good pocket knife, check out a couple of these and get the good one.
Four stars (out of five).
RLR
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[This message has been edited by RLR (edited 04-10-2000).]
Bought a Buck Lightning (Small, Plain, Pewter). I had to handle three before getting a tight one, but I'm quite impressed now. Been a week of constant using (testing) and still rock-solid. Edge retention is pretty good (but, I had to regrind because i) I dropped it the first day and nicked the tip
Peels fruit great; cuts cardboard easily; basically handles all chores a small knife should. And it's tight! No need to tighten yet (but I can if I need to - a plus there).
The first time I got one, it was a dud. This one is excellent. Anyone needing a good pocket knife, check out a couple of these and get the good one.
Four stars (out of five).
RLR
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[This message has been edited by RLR (edited 04-10-2000).]