Modern folder.....

revnewk said:
I am hands-down a huge Vantage fan--both sizes. My collection continues to grow of this great design. The action on all my Vantages has been splendid. Can't beat the pocket clip. I would love to see them nudge their way into Buck's Custom offerings.

I like everything about the Spitfires...except the pocket clip. I have replaced the pocket clip on my large Copper/Clad s30v Spitfire with the BM BO clip--perfect match.

I have a Paradigm. It is very nice with a Vantage-like pocket clip. Still...a bit beefy in the pocket. Solid design and action, however.

I have a Marksman. Tanto. Solid, yet beefy in the pocket. Fidget fun.

I purchased an Onset with the BCCI discount. Returned it within two days. Outstanding materials, action, and fit/finish, but the pocket clip stuck out with all corners. I don't like calling attention to a pocket clip.

I have grown to really enjoy my four Sprint Pro's. Just received my fourth this week. The pocket clip on the Sprint series is almost perfect...sticks out a bit on the very end (unlike the Vantage). The action is music. The handle material options are top-shelf.

My 112 Slim Pro TRX's are amazing for the traditional genre. Every aspect. Perfect.

All that said, I still hope that Buck will not only continue the Vantage series, but I hope that they continue to offer it in SFO, Custom (someday), and BOTM.

JMHO re: Buck modern folders. ;)
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Nice thumbnail review of each of the major models - very useful, thanks! OH
 
I tend to favor smalls, and the Budgie has been a great discovery for me. This was last May's BOTM, and it quickly became one of my favorite modern smalls.

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It has a great blade:handle ratio for me. The blade is about the length of a Spyderco Ladybug (one of my favorites), but the handle has a bit more length, similar to a TRM Nerd (another favorite). Also shown: my first pocketknife that I used to do everything with.

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FranklinG said:
I tend to favor smalls, and the Budgie has been a great discovery for me. This was last May's BOTM, and it quickly became one of my favorite modern smalls.

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It has a great blade:handle ratio for me. The blade is about the length of a Spyderco Ladybug (one of my favorites), but the handle has a bit more length, similar to a TRM Nerd (another favorite). Also shown: my first pocketknife that I used to do everything with.

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I like this! Don’t know why I’d never seen it before, as I’m kinda developing a thing for Bucks. Very nice little collection there as well. 😁
 
Danny Linguini said:
I like this! Don’t know why I’d never seen it before, as I’m kinda developing a thing for Bucks. Very nice little collection there as well. 😁
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If you like small knives, this is certainly one to check out. The pivot was a bit tight when I got it, and that seems to be a common observation in this forum. Not a big deal after a quick adjustment. It opens and closes smoothly, even when I'm wearing work gloves. Really, really great knife.

I grew up using that little lockback for everything on my parent's farm, as well as neighbors' that I worked for. I still gravitate towards small knives, but might have a 110/112 floating in my back pocket while gardening or doing yard work. Lately, a Sprint Pro has been in my pocket, but that's been mostly for fidgeting.
 
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