Sirus-How does it compare?

[6thtexas]

I've been looking at the Sirus models on the Buck website. I've never handled one. How to they stack up to, say, a Kershaw Leek or a Vantage Model?

Thanks

 

[imafritz]

Its an assisted opener whereas the Vantage is not. Dont know about the leek functionally but I dont like Ken Onion design look. I have a Tempest which is the same size and basically the same knife other than the handle is solid on the sirus instead of skeleton, and I love the Tempest.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

I have an older Sirus, with an ATS-34 blade (with the Bos heat treat logo on the blade). The blade is excellent; a wicked slicer with a high, hollow grind. The assisted opening is very fast & stout, compared to some other A/Os. The locking liner is thin, but VERY stiff, with somewhat 'sharp' jimping on the thumb notch. The combination of the stiff release and the aggressive jimping can be a little hard on the thumb.

My main gripes are with the handle itself. It's very smooth & slick, which looks nice. But, I could see it being somewhat slippery at times, if the hands are wet/greasy/oily/etc. Also, the locking lever on the spine of the handle has some very hard edges/corners on it, which can be uncomfortable when gripping the handle tightly. I wish they'd find a way to improve that, either by recessing the locking lever into the handle (that would be ideal), or at least rounding & smoothing it out a bit.

Edit:
Looks like Buck offers at least one version now with machined grooves in the handle. That might help improve grip a bit.

 

[Colt6731]

I dont like the full time safety that requires a seperate motion to release before the blade can be opened. It also foreces you to open the the knife via the "flipper" and then you ahve to change your grip to use the knife. I also dont think the Buck assisted openers fire or open as quick as the kershaw or SOG assisted knives. Of course I'm not a huge assisted or auto opener fan as you can usually open a waved or thumb stud knife faster with a little practice & training and not worry about safeties.

 

[Plumberdv]

I have several versions of the Sirus and it's skeletonized cousin the Tempest. I also have several Leeks and I can tell you that the Leek, while a cool knife with a blade design that I love is a wimp in comparison to either of the Bucks.

The Bucks are a much more robust and hefty feeling knife and if we are going to talk about locking and unlocking the action, both suck, but the Buck is the handiest to unlock.

 

[Plumberdv]

Here's a couple of comparison pictures. This will give you an idea of the difference in the Leek and the Bucks.

Weights on my digital scale:

Leek--------2.99 oz.
Sirus--------3.92 oz.
Tempest----3.50 oz.

 

[ChadHahn]

I'm on my second Sirus. I had an ATS-34 that I carried daily until it turned up missing one day. After doing without I ordered another ATS-34 online.

I had problems with the assisted opening getting gummed up and opening slowly, but a wash in the sink with a toothbrush made it open quickly again.

I used to have a Leek but quit carrying it long ago. Go with the Buck.

Chad

 

[6thtexas]

Thanks for all the info and especially the pictures! The Buck looks to be a lot more different to the Leek than I supposed.

 

[Plumberdv]

Thanks for all the info and especially the pictures! The Buck looks to be a lot more different to the Leek than I supposed.

Yes, they are totally different knives in my opinion. The Leek is more of a gentlemans knife and I don't think it would stand up to much hard use. I do love the blade design though and wish Buck would come out with something similar.:thumbup:

 

[postfallsidaho]

I have several versions of the Sirus and it's skeletonized cousin the Tempest. I also have several Leeks and I can tell you that the Leek, while a cool knife with a blade design that I love is a wimp in comparison to either of the Bucks.

The Bucks are a much more robust and hefty feeling knife and if we are going to talk about locking and unlocking the action, both suck, but the Buck is the handiest to unlock.

:thumbup: I was surprised to see a pic of a Leek Dave!! that is a nice model to have though!

Yes, they are totally different knives in my opinion. The Leek is more of a gentlemans knife and I don't think it would stand up to much hard use. I do love the blade design though and wish Buck would come out with something similar.:thumbup:

Isnt that the Lux?

 

[Plumberdv]

:thumbup: I was surprised to see a pic of a Leek Dave!! that is a nice model to have though!

I have about three versions of the Leek and quite a few other Kershaw's. I bought them before I got really hooked on Bucks.

Isnt that the Lux?

Sort of, but not close enough for me. I want more of the Wharncliffe style blade.