Tops/Buck CSAR-T fixed blade

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TwinStick

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This knife deserves more attention. Buck has hit a home run with this knife & this line. I only own 1 Buck & it is the one in the thread title. AWESOME !!! Buck needs to expand on this line of HD, full width, full tang/extended tang, outdoor hard use knives. It was VERY sharp from the factory. Now is scary sharp. My favorite small/med fixed blade.

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I have even batoned with it. This pic shows the 2nd baton stick that i broke. I do NOT baby my knives. Still shaved hair like nobody's business after my batoning session. :thumbup::thumbup: to Buck.
 
Thanks for the pictures! I like mine, although, I was planning on using it more towards hunting season. It looks like yours is broken in already!! :D You might want to look into the Buck Hoodlum too ;)
 
I have the folding version of the CSAR-T and I love it as well. Its not exactly a knife that I can EDC due to the fact that its too large and heavy (I work in an office) but its a great knife for hunting, camping, fishing, or hiking trips. Really tough knife...worth the money for a knife this beefy thats made in the USA!
 
postfallsidaho said:
Thanks for the pictures! I like mine, although, I was planning on using it more towards hunting season. It looks like yours is broken in already!! :D You might want to look into the Buck Hoodlum too ;)
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Yeah, i did. It just did'nt feel as good in my hand. Just don't like the notch so close to the tip. Seems like a bad place to put it for people like me who baton hard & chop hard, but maybe not, IDK. Great for a hot pot lid lifter though. Too bad about Ron Hood. I hear he was a great man. What a loss. The choil MAKES this knife, IMHO. But i LOVES me some good choils. Most are too small, but not this one.
 
TwinStick said:
Yeah, i did. It just did'nt feel as good in my hand. Just don't like the notch so close to the tip. Seems like a bad place to put it for people like me who baton hard & chop hard, but maybe not, IDK. Great for a hot pot lid lifter though. Too bad about Ron Hood. I hear he was a great man. What a loss. The choil MAKES this knife, IMHO. But i LOVES me some good choils. Most are too small, but not this one.
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Don't worry about the notch. You won't break the knife there. Ron has made that knife for years and not had anyone break it there that i have heard of. But I was not impressed with the fixed blade CSAR-T. I did not like that they changed the profile of the tanto compared to the folder. Also did not like the steel choice, wanted ATS-34 like the folder and was not thrilled with the handle. I did like the prybar on the end and liked the sheath but not super thrilled with it.
 
TwinStick said:
This knife deserves more attention.
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I agree with you. I have had the folder since it came out and it has been outstanding. In fact I like it so much I ordered the fixed blade version you show here just a few minutes ago. Any knife made this well and backed by the Buck warranty is a knife I can feel good about carrying and using.

James
 
The CSAR-T folders are awesome knives also. I don't know if the Bravo is a legit CSAR-T. It doesn't have it stamped on the blade but its in the list. My Bravo is my EDC. Its the same length and weight as the tanto folder. I find it to be the right size for a EDC. I think it really depends on your EDC needs. I would have already gotten the tanto folder if it came in something other than. Ats-34 and 420HC.
 
As soon as money allows, i will get the G10 handled folder. I LOVED it, when handleing it at a very large TN knife superstore.
 
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