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SonnyD

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:D:D I did a lot of driving today, about 70 miles total and only
ended up with 1 knife:( I'm kind of nursing a bit of a hangover, and the
weather after being so cold and miserable most of the month is Hot and
Humid!!!
I ended up getting a very nice Vantage Avid. Very nice knife, and razor
sharp. I have to reverse the pocket clip, but I hate to because it will
cover up the Buck and Anvil insert. But I have to do it. It's still a bit
stiff. I loosened the pivot screw just a hair and applied some Tuf-
Glide. That helped some, it will just take some using, and I can handle
that chore:D
I like the Diamondwood, and especially the Charcoal color, I think it
makes a very handsome knive.
So here She is.....
Regards Sonny
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Sonny that's a great choice. I have that exact knife as my backpocket clip carry knife right now. I'm a real big fan of 13C26 blade steel. It holds an edge a tad better than 420hc and will get razor sharp pretty easily.

Anyway congrats on your new Vantage. I feal certain that after you've used it for a while you'll still be just as thrilled. gw
 
Sonny,you're gonna love that knife! I have mine in my right front pocket right now. That steel is great,and it's why I chose the Avid model on the Paradigm I have on back order.
When I first got my Vantage Avid,she was a little stiff too. I gave the pivot area a shot of break free CLP and with some use she's now faster than a democrat raising taxes.
 
SunnyD, that's a cool knife that Vantage Avid... I really like the way it looks... I have to get me one like it some day... ITE
 
Flatlander1963 said:
Sonny that's a great choice. I have that exact knife as my backpocket clip carry knife right now. I'm a real big fan of 13C26 blade steel. It holds an edge a tad better than 420hc and will get razor sharp pretty easily.

Anyway congrats on your new Vantage. I feal certain that after you've used it for a while you'll still be just as thrilled. gw
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Thank you Sir. I read some posts, not on here how a lot of people didn't
like that steel for outdoors, and suggested it was more of a Kitchen Cuttlery steel??? It's in my front pocket right now.
Regards Sonny
 
skyhorse said:
Sonny,you're gonna love that knife! I have mine in my right front pocket right now. That steel is great,and it's why I chose the Avid model on the Paradigm I have on back order.
When I first got my Vantage Avid,she was a little stiff too. I gave the pivot area a shot of break free CLP and with some use she's now faster than a democrat raising taxes.
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Thanks Skyhorse!! Mine is in my left front pocket right now, I'm a Lefty...
but only in hand usage..............I Love your quote:D:D:D:D
Regards Sonny
 
ItsTooEarly said:
SunnyD, that's a cool knife that Vantage Avid... I really like the way it looks... I have to get me one like it some day... ITE
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Thanks ITE! they had both the Avid and the Vantage Pro which the only
difference was the G-10 handles on the pro. I found the Diamondwood
better looking, and for 10 dollars less money, a better buy. It's going to
be my EDC for a while, along with my 110 on my belt.
Regards Sonny
 
The Pro has G-10 and SV 30 steel...I have a few of all of them and like them all...Great knives!
 
SonnyD said:
Thank you Sir. I read some posts, not on here how a lot of people didn't
like that steel for outdoors, and suggested it was more of a Kitchen Cuttlery steel??? It's in my front pocket right now.
Regards Sonny
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Buck use another Sandvik steel named 12C27M and it was a steel meant for a kitchen blade steel. It is extremely stain resistant and tough. Good steel never the less.

The 13C26 was originally made to be razorblade steel. I think either will be perfectly fine for use outdoors, indoors, in the skinning shed, or in a collector's display case!! :D
 
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Congrats! The vantage is a sweet knife!! Now you gotta get a Vantage Pro :D

You will love that one with the S30V blade! And then a small vantage, and then.... LOL

Your in trouble now!! ;)
 
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In the past week or so, I think I've recommended this knife to three different people. No kidding. It's a tremendous value.
 
Hey Thanks guys, tom19176, I didn't notice about the blades, but I
know you are right.
I'll definitely be getting more, but I'm going to buy them online. I found
this knife online for a little under 28 dollars, and I paid 40 at Bass Pro.
I'll definitely pick up the Pro!!!
Thanks again guy's.......Your AWESOME!!!!......I've learned so much about
Buck knives in my short time here, and I owe it to all of you.
Regards Sonny
 
SonnyD said:
Thank you Sir. I read some posts, not on here how a lot of people didn't
like that steel for outdoors, and suggested it was more of a Kitchen Cuttlery steel??? It's in my front pocket right now.
Regards Sonny
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Sonny, I took my Vantage Avid and sliced some things inside, and then took it outside and sliced up a few more things....there you go...a scientific study that proves the Avid WILL cut outdoors.... Glad I could help!;)
 
2TONYB said:
Sonny, I took my Vantage Avid and sliced some things inside, and then took it outside and sliced up a few more things....there you go...a scientific study that proves the Avid WILL cut outdoors.... Glad I could help!;)
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:D Thank you for that Scientific report:D It definitely is a slicing son of a
gun!!!!! I always thought my Benchmades were sharp, but this one and my
110 are scary!!! You could easily shave with either.
Regards Sonny
 
Nice pickup SonnyD, I've been meaning to get one myself. Dont have any sadvik yet but keep intending to.
 
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