Especially folders. I find myself spending hours looking at and reading reviews of the various Buck tactical folders (880, 881, 889). What use are these for those of us who aren't military, law enforcement, search & rescue, etc.? I love the knives, and am always on the verge of getting one (almost clicking on "buy it now" as I am typing). I would love to hear from those of you "normal, everyday" types, as to how you use yours every day.
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How do you use your tacticals?
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kunegos said:
Ooh, you touched a nerve here...I'm referring specifically to the "seatbelt cutters" (not necessarily Bucks)...If you own an SUV, then a hammer and a seatbelt cutter are good investments...I won't bore you with the long story, but being upside down in an SUV is pretty scary, because your weight keeps the seatbelt from releasing, and the windows probably won't roll down (which is up)...
I personally have a $2.00 ball peen on the floor under the seat, and a Mikov "Rescue" taped to the seat release... :thumbup:
[size=-2](I better tie that hammer down...)[/size]
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I think there's a legitimate argument that can be made for having one of those "tactical" knives in a lot of recreational situations where accidents occur. Kind of like always having a first aid box around. A good tactical knife kept on hand can solve an assortment of challenges. I take an assortment of knives with us when we go camping or fishing, particularly when we go to more remote locations.
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What can be more remote than where you live Michael? You're like 300 miles from the nearest Cracker Barrel and who knows how far from a Waffle House.
Anyway, I keep a tactical in the cars like Trax. Nothing fancy. But for the seatbelt gig. Metal flashlight to bash a window.
Trax, the taping gig is very smart. Great idea...thanks. I was gonna find a place to hang my Buck Revolution 437. But I like your idea of taping a knife so it won't get tossed around better.
Goose.
Anyway, I keep a tactical in the cars like Trax. Nothing fancy. But for the seatbelt gig. Metal flashlight to bash a window.
Trax, the taping gig is very smart. Great idea...thanks. I was gonna find a place to hang my Buck Revolution 437. But I like your idea of taping a knife so it won't get tossed around better.
Goose.
You guys all make great points.
Maybe I wasn't clear enough. What I am getting at is what would I use a Buck/Strider for? Chances are, anything that I'm likely to encounter at school, work, etc. will be mightly defeated by my 172, with a 3" hollow grind blade.
I am certainly not meaning to come across as negative or critical. I'm hoping to read something pushes me over the edge to buy one (it won't take much). I think they are awesome, but am just curious as to what exactly justifies the money spent on what to my wife is just another knife.
Maybe I wasn't clear enough. What I am getting at is what would I use a Buck/Strider for? Chances are, anything that I'm likely to encounter at school, work, etc. will be mightly defeated by my 172, with a 3" hollow grind blade.
I am certainly not meaning to come across as negative or critical. I'm hoping to read something pushes me over the edge to buy one (it won't take much). I think they are awesome, but am just curious as to what exactly justifies the money spent on what to my wife is just another knife.
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Buckaholic said:
I've said it here before...but it bears repeating...one night while riding around in my Trans Am, I found a 12 oz beer bottle under my feet...warm Summer night, I grabbed it by the neck and threw it out the open passenger window with all my strength...it bounced back in my lap...window was closed...both bottle and window were intact...
Another day, while working on Mrs Trax's 260Z, I merely tapped the pass window with a long screwdriver (while removing the door lock clip)...it shattered into a zillion pieces...
From now on, it's a heavy piece of solid steel for breaking windows... :thumbup:
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You said the answer yourself. I think people buy tacticals because they are awesome. People buy tacticals for the same reason that we all buy knives, tactical or not. A new knife gives you a certain feeling. Lets face it, if you are a hunter you can probably get by with just one knife but it is really easy to talk yourself into two and once you see the need for two, well, why stop there. I need a Hunter. I need a Skinner. I need a Bird Knife. I need a Fish Flitter. I need more knives! Only a misguided panty waist liberal worries about what you are going to do with your knife. The rest of us understand. Most of the time, all you are going to do is admire it.
You said the answer yourself. I think people buy tacticals because they are awesome. People buy tacticals for the same reason that we all buy knives, tactical or not. A new knife gives you a certain feeling. Lets face it, if you are a hunter you can probably get by with just one knife but it is really easy to talk yourself into two and once you see the need for two, well, why stop there. I need a Hunter. I need a Skinner. I need a Bird Knife. I need a Fish Flitter. I need more knives! Only a misguided panty waist liberal worries about what you are going to do with your knife. The rest of us understand. Most of the time, all you are going to do is admire it.
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WilltheBarb said:
They cut things. I carry a "tactical" (I'm not sure how tactical a BM710 is though) becuase I don't always have two free hands to open and close my knife.
Tacticals are quick, another reason I carry one. It takes very little time and effort to perform simple cutting chores (open, cut and close with one hand).
Every type of knife has its place and all are well suited to different tasks. The blade shape (and thickness) of the Striders limits their usefulness as a general utility blade. Their looks and ergonomics leave a lot to be desired too. You can do a lot better than a Strider (for the same money as the Buck/Strider and a lot less than for the real thing).
I have an 889 and I love it. I carry it most of the time. Why, because it cuts and really well. I like the fact that it clips to my pocket for easy access and you can open it with one hand. I use it for everything from peeling an apple to skinning a deer. Over the years I've slowly leaned more toward a larger knife than a small one. True there are places you probably should opt for a more "appropriate" knife, airports, schools,courthouse etc, but for everday use I like it. go with what you like. ahgar
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In addition to being quickly and easily accessible due to the pocket clip and one hand opening, most "tacticals" (and particularly the Buck Striders) are stronger, tougher, more heavy duty, and at the same time weigh less than traditional style knives.
From a purely practical standpoint, you should have at least one "tactical" and the Buck Strider would be a good choice. You are going to have situations where you know you are going to need one hand opening and closing, or where you might drop it from a high height and need something that won't break, or where strength/weight ratio is important (like hiking/camping).
There. I hope I've provided you with at least one justification that puts you over the "tipping point" and makes you buy the knife.
Incidentally, I have the 889 in my pocket right now, and my $150 Benchmades are in the drawer, getting jealous. That's how much I like the Buck Strider.
From a purely practical standpoint, you should have at least one "tactical" and the Buck Strider would be a good choice. You are going to have situations where you know you are going to need one hand opening and closing, or where you might drop it from a high height and need something that won't break, or where strength/weight ratio is important (like hiking/camping).
There. I hope I've provided you with at least one justification that puts you over the "tipping point" and makes you buy the knife.
Incidentally, I have the 889 in my pocket right now, and my $150 Benchmades are in the drawer, getting jealous. That's how much I like the Buck Strider.
Yes, guys, I have been pursuaded. I have an 889 on the way (black scales so it will go with everything). You definitely told me what I wanted to hear. I have a 172, which will still be my dress knife, but I am reluctant to abuse it. I am glad to hear of the toughness of the 889. If it is everything I hope it will be, I think it will make an awesome EDC, camper, hunter, etc. I really like the size and shape of it, and at $50 it is at a great price point. I'll report later on how it performs, and thanks again for your input.
As you all already know (I'm pretty sure) you can open a 110 or a 112 with one hand very easily by holding the blade and dropping the handle semi-fast. 
Lately I've been hard pressed to find anything I can do with my Benchmade Mini-Grip that I can't do with a 110.
Lately I've been hard pressed to find anything I can do with my Benchmade Mini-Grip that I can't do with a 110.
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proper name should be" Practical " .Look ,use ,admire,fondle,shape,I use 'em
for everything,some I use others I just "HAVE" .
for everything,some I use others I just "HAVE" .
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I wait for the airport courier to show up with my fish boxes and then paint my face, don full camo ( everglades slime pattern), then I SNEAK out and whip open my Odyssey 182U and "tactfully" cut the tape and open the boxes to see if the fish are still alive.
If I told ya the whole mission plan I'd have to..... well... you know
If I told ya the whole mission plan I'd have to..... well... you know
The 889 came today. It is an impressive knife. It is really big, and has a substantial liner lock (at least bigger than many production folders I have noticed). The blade is nice and sharp, although I'll probably touch it up just a tad. The scales are really rough, which is good for gripping in delicate situations. I will probabl;y file a little so that they dont tear up my jeans when I wear it.
My only problem is that the knife is really hard to open. I expexted that with so much blade it would be a "flicker" but it definitely is not. I loosened the pivot screw all the way and experienced no difference. I put some lubrication on the pivot, which loosened it ever so slightly, but it is still quite hesitant to show its edge.
For those of you who have this model, does yours open easily, or is this normal for the model? Maybe it just needs to be broken in.
My only problem is that the knife is really hard to open. I expexted that with so much blade it would be a "flicker" but it definitely is not. I loosened the pivot screw all the way and experienced no difference. I put some lubrication on the pivot, which loosened it ever so slightly, but it is still quite hesitant to show its edge.
For those of you who have this model, does yours open easily, or is this normal for the model? Maybe it just needs to be broken in.
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Mick57 said:
There's a $.10 deposit on that bottle here...people (and Boy Scouts, too!) walk the shoulders collecting these deposits from bottles, cans, Litre jugs...and turn them in for $$$ to feed their kids...or feed their habit...
As for being a stupid slob...guilty!...