New Buck knife : Fluid

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Has anyone handled one of these yet? It looks like it has a lot of features that people are asking for: Lightweight (2.2 oz) pocket clip, one hand opening, 3 inch drop point blade, and screw together construction. From one picture I have seen, looks like it might be partially lined, but not sure on that. Its up on the Buck website, and I see them going for $33.
 
Ok, guys here's a modern design you've been asking for. They offer it. Make your move. DM
 
I agree, one site's description says it is harpoon tipped for better piercing and it sounds like it is flickable for people that like that.
 
I really like the thumb hole much better than the thumb stud. I believe they are safer to open and easier to use.

Here are some specs (from the link above). Looks like a nice little knife.

Specifications

Product Level: Select
Blade Length: 3" (7.6 cm)
Closed Length: 4" (10.1 cm)
Blade Steel: 420HC Stainless Steel
Blade Shape: Drop Point
Blade Finish: Satin
Blade Thickness: 0.09"
Handle Material: Glass Reinforced Nylon
Weight: 2.2 oz. (62.3 g)
Made in the USA
 
I like it and love the blade shape. Looks like a generous size pocket clip too. Price seems very good. Guess i picked a good time to build up my meager collection.
 
Was thinking of getting a spitfire but these look real nice, may get one of these new knives. I have a question about the blades on both of these models and a lot of modern knives, there is a slight recurve between belly and heel, what is this for? And can you sharpen with wetstones or need some other sharpener?
 
The pocket clip can be removed but can't be moved to another side or for tip down carry. Just a note. Not a deal breaker.
 
What's with the mount for the pocket clip sticking out? Seems like a great blister maker.
 
David Martin said:
Ok, guys here's a modern design you've been asking for. They offer it. Make your move. DM
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I like the hidden liners but, It won't replace my Bantam 285's. I'm not much for taking things apart if they work so the riveted construction of the 285 never bothered me. I've never come close to breaking one either.

It is modern but Buck has had a perfectly functional, very well priced, USA made modern folder in this category for quite a while now.
 
I like it. Nice looking knife and priced right... I agree with Rup about the Bantams. They are a great knife, but this one seems to take things up a little.
I don't take my knives apart very often either, but I like that you can with this one. I think the screws are a nice touch over rivets.
 
MercyfulfateXX said:
is the nested liners beneficial? maybe making it more easy to open one handed?
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You have 1/2 a beer coming you bright star you. Good one. The steel liner adds weight so you can, in theory, hold the thumb hole with the thumb and index finger touching tip to tip and drop the knife at speed toward the center of the earth then stop thereby opening it.

Also, the nested liner thins the knife, stiffens the knife and leaves room for the anatomical treatment to the external bits of the handle which looks all pushed here and pinched there to fit the human hand. The steel liner gives a fine mount for the blade pivot and I wonder if another blade can be swapped into this knife? With screw construction someone will find out pretty quick vs rivet construction.
 
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