Buck Knives 0345BKS Vantage Select Folding Knife,Black,Large
December 14, 2019 - Comment
The Vantage boasts the latest in design and innovation. They utilize a fast and super smooth one-hand opening using a blade flipper or thumb hole. The flipper works so quickly, you would think these are assisted openers. Using a liner lock for safety they are built with two stainless steel liners for extra durability.
Product Features
- RAZOR SHARP BLADE – 3-1/4″ Drop Point 420HC Steel Blade delivers excellent strength, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. The full bellied blade offers remarkable cutting ability. Closed Length 4-3/8″, Weight 3. 7 oz.
- CONVENIENT ONE HAND OPENING – A Thumb Hole on the blade facilitates a smooth one-handed opening action and locks open using a stainless steel liner lock. Built with two stainless steel liners for extra durability and safety.
- SAFE AND SECURE GRIP – The Ergonomic Grip made from Injection Molded reinforced nylon provides a comfortable and secure grip while you work
- EVERY DAY CARRY – Includes a removable, reversible, deep pocket tip-up carry clip for easy carry in your pocket, on your belt or in your bag. The Vantage Series comes in two sizes, handle choices and steel options. It’s an ideal knife for every day carry
- MADE IN THE USA – FOREVER – Since 1902 Buck Knives has offered a lifetime on our knives because we believe in the integrity of our products. This knife is proudly made in the USA.
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A good, basic folder First off, I like Buck knives. I own a few of their traditional slip joints, American made and Chinese made, and I love them. Most of the time I like to carry a small slip joint as well as a locking blade on me. Nothing too large or threatening. This knife fits the bill. It’s well-constructed and reliable. Typical of Buck. I have heard of blade centering issues on some of these Vantages. No issue with mine! Blade was perfectly centered. I guess Buck has corrected the problem or I got lucky…
Issues with the screw I like the feel of the knife, the sharpness, and the size. The pocket clip is in a great position as well. The value is unbeatable given it’s been made in U.S. The only somewhat annoying issue I have it is that the top screw keeps loosening up which makes the blade shift to the side a bit and rub against the inside of the handle every time I open and close the knife. I end up having to tighten the screw pretty often, and if I tighten it too far, the opening mechanism becomes too stiff and…
Still looking for an American made knife. I recently started collecting knives this past May. It started with The Swindle by CRKT a unique knife made in China and sold by an American company. Then I bought some other “budget” knives from Chinese companies that have had superb quality in build and materials. Thrown in there I’ve had some Japanese made American company knives like the Spyderco Delica and even a French Opinel. I wanted/needed an American made knife that was in the budget range. I figured the company that would fit that…