The Ever Great Vantage Lineup

Kyui Su Kim

Kyui Su Kim

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You might say I have a preferred model from Buck :)

I was going through my collection for the next shift rotation's carry and I can't but help to always include at least one of the Vantage series. To me, this model embodied what I felt makes Buck great; US made, budget friendly, and durable. The one in the center is my user and you can see the many marks on the blade and handle as well as the replaced clip that I managed to snap on some gear, breaking the original off. Through all that, no rust and no irreparable damage. Still missing a handful of the variants but aiming to rectify that as time goes on. :)206a.jpg
 
I got my Vantage Pro when they were relatively new and the least expensive entry into the CPM S30V market along with the original Spyderco Native (sold through Waldemart). I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't know it was a flipper for quite a while.
 
rhino said:
I got my Vantage Pro when they were relatively new and the least expensive entry into the CPM S30V market along with the original Spyderco Native (sold through Waldemart). I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't know it was a flipper for quite a while.
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To be honest, I was never too impressed with the "flipper" part of the knife. I usually ended up just using the thumb hole to open it.
 
Never cared for the vantage series (no particular reason), but looking at your collection, I might have to reconsider - nice looking examples. That Bond Arms Texas Star one is really something - do you know what the handle is made of ?
 
Your Name Goes Here said:
Never cared for the vantage series (no particular reason), but looking at your collection, I might have to reconsider - nice looking examples. That Bond Arms Texas Star one is really something - do you know what the handle is made of ?
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Not sure, but it seems to be probably the Dymondwood they used on many of their older Avid series Vantages.
 
jbmonkey said:
some flip easily and some never do regardless of pivot adjustments........and everything in between those two.
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I have some that do with a bit of wrist action. Mostly the older ones I have seem to have an issue; thinking it was the whole trial and error with the first gen Vantages.
 
Kyui Su Kim said:
I have some that do with a bit of wrist action. Mostly the older ones I have seem to have an issue; thinking it was the whole trial and error with the first gen Vantages.
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maybe...although ive got older ones and newer ones and its hit and miss across the board on them.....

some I can flip no wrist action...some I can't even with wrist action and a loose pivot. I can't tell ya why some do and some dont. tolerances, finishing? not sure why......
 
jbmonkey said:
maybe...although ive got older ones and newer ones and its hit and miss across the board on them.....

some I can flip no wrist action...some I can't even with wrist action and a loose pivot. I can't tell ya why some do and some dont. tolerances, finishing? not sure why......
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I've been able to rectify most of mine by tweaking the pressure created by the lock spring. It means that you'll have less lockup but the mechanism is still fairly solid. A good flush of the pivot with oil seems to help as well.
 
Jeff of the North said:
I've been able to rectify most of mine by tweaking the pressure created by the lock spring. It means that you'll have less lockup but the mechanism is still fairly solid. A good flush of the pivot with oil seems to help as well.
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good thoughts there, Jeff. haven't tried either of those two things......I just kinda tolerate what they are...flip easily or don't at all.....
 
Jeff of the North said:
I've been able to rectify most of mine by tweaking the pressure created by the lock spring. It means that you'll have less lockup but the mechanism is still fairly solid. A good flush of the pivot with oil seems to help as well.
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I did that for one of my Vantages but found that I would rather have no flipping capability rather than the lock rock. Still, might be worth it for some folks.
 
Kyui Su Kim said:
You might say I have a preferred model from Buck :)

I was going through my collection for the next shift rotation's carry and I can't but help to always include at least one of the Vantage series. To me, this model embodied what I felt makes Buck great; US made, budget friendly, and durable. The one in the center is my user and you can see the many marks on the blade and handle as well as the replaced clip that I managed to snap on some gear, breaking the original off. Through all that, no rust and no irreparable damage. Still missing a handful of the variants but aiming to rectify that as time goes on. :)View attachment 1779942
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Im not sure buck is going to still produce these. We can only hope. I carry a vantage small for edc myself
 
I tried a Vantage knife a few years ago, didn't like it and passed it on. I know lots of people that do enjoy them though. Good thing for me overall, one less Buck knife for me to collect/use. ;)
 
The Vantage pro is my favorite edc.? I have 4 of them in various steel 20cv,s30v,s35vn and a select model in 420hc. I’ve developed a technic for flipping them without flicking my wrist. I’d have to show you how I do it . Lol

I agree with jb that they should make a xl size that would be sweet!
 
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