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My new Buck Diamondback (3.25" blade) came the other day. Officially listed at the Buck Knives site as a Hunting/Fishing knife, it has now become my everyday general utility knife. The blade is just the right size and shape for my needs, which range from trimming excess paper off of computer generated drawings and opening cardboard boxes and polyethylene packing tape at the office, to chipping at cracked concrete, and scraping rust and peeling paint off of steel structures at company field sites. The blade came shaving sharp out of the box (of course) and I haven't had to touch it up yet.
The rubber textured handle is excellent. Despite my size X-large hands, the 3-3/4" handle is a good fit. I think my high opinion of the handle is due mainly to the shape, and the texture of the rubber. I have virtually no fear of this baby slipping or turning in my hand.
The sheath is adequate, but in my opinion, it could be a little better. Basically it is a hard synthetic material with two pre-moulded "dimples" that match two points of contact on either side of the rubber handle. The body is then attched via two small rivets to a section of what appears to be cordura nylon that offers two means of attachment to your belt/gear. The Cordura/Nylon strap is essentially a loop that can closed or opened using a Hook & Loop (Velcro) closure. At the top is a stitched across section that secures a D-Ring shaped piece of Synthetic/Plastic which I assume you can attach to your pack, fanny pack, etc.
I cut through the stitching and removed the ring. This allowed the Nylon loop to open up wide enough to fit the wide Garrison style belt I usually wear. The knife sheath is then stuck in my right side back-jeans pocket. It is comfortable, light, and unobtrusive.
Considering that I was able to obtain this knife from Smokey Mountain Knifeworks for $14.99 plus shipping, I think this is probably the best deal i've gotten on a knife all year. I would highly reccommend the Diamondback to anyone in need of a small, dependable, inexpensive general use knife.
Another Buck success story
The rubber textured handle is excellent. Despite my size X-large hands, the 3-3/4" handle is a good fit. I think my high opinion of the handle is due mainly to the shape, and the texture of the rubber. I have virtually no fear of this baby slipping or turning in my hand.
The sheath is adequate, but in my opinion, it could be a little better. Basically it is a hard synthetic material with two pre-moulded "dimples" that match two points of contact on either side of the rubber handle. The body is then attched via two small rivets to a section of what appears to be cordura nylon that offers two means of attachment to your belt/gear. The Cordura/Nylon strap is essentially a loop that can closed or opened using a Hook & Loop (Velcro) closure. At the top is a stitched across section that secures a D-Ring shaped piece of Synthetic/Plastic which I assume you can attach to your pack, fanny pack, etc.
I cut through the stitching and removed the ring. This allowed the Nylon loop to open up wide enough to fit the wide Garrison style belt I usually wear. The knife sheath is then stuck in my right side back-jeans pocket. It is comfortable, light, and unobtrusive.
Considering that I was able to obtain this knife from Smokey Mountain Knifeworks for $14.99 plus shipping, I think this is probably the best deal i've gotten on a knife all year. I would highly reccommend the Diamondback to anyone in need of a small, dependable, inexpensive general use knife.
Another Buck success story
