Mini skirmish versus buck mayo tnt

Must asy that the buck is much thinner then the mini. How much room do you have in your pocket? and How much heavy cutting are you doing? Buck is a great slicer.
 
I've put the mini skirmish in my pocket and it was fine, so I don't think pocket space or weight will be an issue.

Which one is more scuff resistant?

Does the TNT still have the BOS heat treat?

I can only find them for 185ish online, but some time ago, someone gave me a link to one for 130ish....anyone know where that is?
 
I have a Buck/Mayo TNT that I absoultely LOVE! I think the TNT is more scuff resistant. Yes, the TNT DOES have Bos heat treat. It makes for a perfect EDC.
 
TNT is a better slicer. Mini skirmish needs to be thinned down at the edge before it slices as well, as it is thicker stock. Depends on what you need. Easier to disassemble the mini-skirmish.
 
Very different knives, the only thing they really have in common id materials and lock type. The Buck is a slim, light folder with a thin blade, an excellent cutter. The BM is more robust knife with a wide recurve blade, "mini" only compared to the larger BM 630.
 
I actually traded my TNT for the Mini Skirmish. The difference in value was made up for with an additional knife. You know, I'm not really sure I would do it again, though. The Mayo was a bit more refined, and less likely to get negative attention from sheeple. The 635 is beefier, but that's not always a good thing. Now, if I would have traded straight across for the full sized Skirmish, I would have been happier. The mini isn't anodized and doesn't have the cool little purple/blue circles on the handle like the full-sized one. I prefer big, and/or beautiful. The Mini is a little lacking in both, where the TNT at least has the beauty, and the large Skirmish has it all.

Now, if they made a larger Buck TNT, that would be ideal.:cool:

YMMV
Daniel
 
I hate to hijack this thread, but what about a certain AG Russell passaround knife? (for Dan) It seems like the exact think that you're looking for.
 
I like that knife, but it's just not the style I'm looking for. I like how the mini skirmish looks a whole lot, significantly more than the TNT, but one of the reasons I've begun to really consider the TNT is that I don't think it's a very scary knife.

How flickable are your TNTs?

Oh, and did anyone find that cheap TNT website?
 
Daniel Dorn said:
I prefer big, and/or beautiful.
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Well, then, I know some women you'd like...

I'd go with the Mini-Skirmish, unless you're going to get a Mayo straight from the source.... :cool:

Peace.
Alex.
 
It is done very similarly to his custom piece, of which I have handled about 8.

The Mini Skirmish has a major, major flaw. The pocket clip is positioned in such a way so as to NOT stop overtravel of the lockbar. I believe the lockbar will break if used aggressively due to metal fatigue.

The Mayo is rounded where it should be, and set up like it should be. It is probably one of the finest folding knives that Buck has produced, using all available criteria, specifically, in this case, blade to handle ratio.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
So the Buck Mayo TNT has the framelock/clip safety that keeps it from getting pushed too far out? I haven't been able to use one...which is surprising, since everyone seems to carry Buck knives..

I have Buck's first titanium folder (that I know of) the 560C and kind of figure it'd be fitting to have their latest one. See where they've come.
 
Artfully Martial said:
So the Buck Mayo TNT has the framelock/clip safety that keeps it from getting pushed too far out?
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Not like a Darryl Ralph piece, but I tend to remove pocket clips, especially on framelocks, and re-tension them so they have more "robust" retention.

This really helps provide a tactile "stop" to help over-torquing the framelock bar. The Buck Mayo has the pocket clip in the right position for this, the Mini Skirmish does not.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Kohai999 said:
The Mini Skirmish has a major, major flaw. The pocket clip is positioned in such a way so as to NOT stop overtravel of the lockbar. I believe the lockbar will break if used aggressively due to metal fatigue.

STeven Garsson
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I have always held that a properly designed and executed frame lock folder does not need any type of "stop" for the lock bar. Having one might be like wearing braces and a belt, but if a lock fails because overtravel of the lock bar it had problems in the first place.
 
Well, I've never owned a framelock, or heard of this being a problem, but it doesn't hurt to know it's there. I'm trying to sell myself on the Mayo TNT when I get more money....two knives come in tomorrow at least.
 
stjames said:
I have always held that a properly designed and executed frame lock folder does not need any type of "stop" for the lock bar. Having one might be like wearing braces and a belt, but if a lock fails because overtravel of the lock bar it had problems in the first place.
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I would absolutely agree, but the reason for the Hinderer Lockbar Stabilizer was to address this as one of two issues with framelocks, the other being compression of the lockbar as one grips tightly. I prefer my framelocks with overlays to obviate this potential, it looks and works better for most.

The Sebenza remains a knife that I think does not need a pocket clip, because the sideplates are so danged beefy.

Regardless, I like the Mayo over the Mini Skirmish. I also think that it carries better. The only really strong + for the Mini is the size. It is amazing how much blade they stuff into that handle.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Yeah, that's one of the reasons I love the mini skirmish...it feels like the blade I whip I out came from a 4+ inch sized handle...really cool. But the people around me don't seem to find it nearly as amusing. That's where the mayo tnt comes in...I'll eventually own both, of course...
 
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