Those of you who bought one of these years ago, did Buck sell these with the Micarta handle? How do you like the Micarta?
173398
Haven't actually used it for anyhging yet. Feels great in the hand, should be durable and easy to clean.
173399
I have the an original from the first batch they came out with in the 80s it has wooden handles and the sheath was brown folded leater . i recently baught a new one for my son it has dark micarta handles and a black sheath that is stacked leather instead of folded . both are great knives and excelent craftemanship. My original has held up to decades of use and abuse .
173400
I love the handle. Fits nicely in your hand. Dont know about previous knifes that were made in the past. This one is a must have.
848918
I have owned the finger grooved for years. I lost it and had to have another. I love this knife. It feels good in the hand and is very sturdy. Can't go wrong with a Buck product. Very good value for the price. I would consider my hands a medium size. I do not have real big hands but I do not feel this knife would be out of place in larger hands as well. I just like the feel of a finger groove. Hope this helps.
778761
I bought the NS model. Mine works fine but the reassembly can be a little tricky but not that big of a deal. I was just online this morning to buy one for a friend. I haven't had a tough pork chop since I bought mine. It is fast to use.
1037896
I'm not sure. But I would upgrade the handles. Look at the micarta handles.
1488112
Just ordered the 15" version of this one as well actually (the wally-mart exclusive) . I actually like the look of the non-coated blade better. They are selling it for $12 right now too, so it was a deal too good to pass up ! Plus, when it comes to being prepared, one ever says they wish they had *fewer* machetes :-)
629765
The micarta should fit, but with that collector, why would you want to have anything other than the original scales?
1860588
I like the knife my friend has the same brand but not as good a model his works very well but gets. Hotter with prolonged use I have used mine for 4 hours straight without stopping his he needs to let rest every so often . I also like the blades that came with mine it easy to do small fish with the blades that are 1/2 the thickness but they can be bought separate . I have bought and and still have a Berkley knife and a tatertwister knife they was a a waist of money in my opinion . I hope this helps you make your mind .
2077155
I got mine yesterday (5/14/14), and the pin issue has been fixed. It has a bolt now like the picture in the description. I will try to upload a picture if I can figure out how, but at least the pair I got does not have a pin. I haven't used them yet, but they look and feel sturdy to me and the grips feel much nicer than my old wooden handle ones.
58138
If you mean true full tang, no the tang is not as wide as the blade. The tang is one piece with the blade, so guess you can call it a reduced tang if you wish. I have owned many Buck knives of various models over the years (about 50+ years) and still have them all except one. Not because it broke or wore out. You just simply cannot go wrong with a Buck knife. There are several good knife makers today and Buck would certainly rank #1 along with the other excellent makers. Buck stands behind there product. Go to their website and read all about them.
1323045
I think the jp-30 is older than came the mini. I own the mini, it's good for grinding one cup at a time. Handle coming off not an issue at all. Never had a problem, easy to clean the grinding mechanism. I highly recommend it.
394738
Sorry for the delay to get back to you. Since I don't handle the Bard Parker line I was doing some research. The Bard Parker #25 blade is not as long as the #60A, #60XT & #22XT that fits the Piranta Torch, Brick Red Aluminum, 2 3/4 in. I think Bard Parker #25 blade might fit the handle but since it is a shorter blade there may be a problem when it is folded and may be unsafe. I have contacted the manufacturer for more information on your question but have not heard back from them. To be safe I would stick with the blades ( #60A, #60XT & #22XT) specified for the Piranta Torch and it does come with 12 blades.Thanks,Glen Sorry for the delay to get back to you. Since I don't handle the Bard Parker line I was doing some research. The Bard Parker #25 blade is not as long as the #60A, #60XT & #22XT that fits the Piranta Torch, Brick Red Aluminum, 2 3/4 in. I think Bard Parker #25 blade might fit the handle but since it is a shorter blade there may be a problem when it is folded and may be unsafe. I have contacted the manufacturer for more information on your question but have not heard back from them. To be safe I would stick with the blades ( #60A, #60XT & #22XT) specified for the Piranta Torch and it does... » Read More Sorry for the delay to get back to you. Since I don't handle the Bard Parker line I was doing some research. The Bard Parker #25 blade is not as long as the #60A, #60XT & #22XT that fits the Piranta Torch, Brick Red Aluminum, 2 3/4 in. I think Bard Parker #25 blade might fit the handle but since it is a shorter blade there may be a problem when it is folded and may be unsafe. I have contacted the manufacturer for more information on your question but have not heard back from them. To be safe I would stick with the blades ( #60A, #60XT & #22XT) specified for the Piranta Torch and it does come with 12 blades.Thanks,Glen « Show Less
349840
It is a fairly large knife, for a pocketknife, that is. However, I was impressed with the quality of this knife and I feel you can't go wrong with any Buck products. I carried one in Afghanistan and kept one in a case on my armor for utilitarian use. If you're looking for something smaller, Buck has many knives for that use. But if you like this knife as I did, carry it in a case I your belt.
986428
5.2 inches. If your not particular about having micarta handles, you can go with the SCHF26, which is the exact same knife, and save about $7. I love my 10, but personally I'd prefer the 26.
1987589
The micarta handle absorbs sweat without making it slippery and likely to fly out of your hand. If you're using the machete often as I do, that singular feature is worth the extra cost. It also absorbs shock better, which your hand will thank you for after a couple hours of cutting brush. Side note - the leather sheath is very high quality, and the carbon steel blade takes & keeps a nice edge, but make sure to keep it oiled. I have an Ontario Knive Co. machete with a polypropylene handle and there's no comparison between the two... and I paid more for it than the Condor machete! Condor makes a good, solid product. The micarta handle absorbs sweat without making it slippery and likely to fly out of your hand. If you're using the machete often as I do, that singular feature is worth the extra cost. It also absorbs shock better, which your hand will thank you for after a couple hours of cutting brush. Side note - the leather sheath is very high quality, and the carbon steel blade takes & keeps a nice edge, but make sure to keep it oiled. I have an Ontario Knive Co. machete with a polypropylene handle and there's no comparison between the two... and I paid more for it than the Condor machete! Condor... » Read More The micarta handle absorbs sweat without making it slippery and likely to fly out of your hand. If you're using the machete often as I do, that singular feature is worth the extra cost. It also absorbs shock better, which your hand will thank you for after a couple hours of cutting brush. Side note - the leather sheath is very high quality, and the carbon steel blade takes & keeps a nice edge, but make sure to keep it oiled. I have an Ontario Knive Co. machete with a polypropylene handle and there's no comparison between the two... and I paid more for it than the Condor machete! Condor makes a good, solid product. « Show Less
1585936
The one you will get is the wood scale and brass rivet handle. The one you see with the interesting pattern is a Micarta scale custom handle.
1495773
You are correct about that. With the standard/original charging handle it is a little tight, but do-able with a little practice, but I don't think I would gamble with my life in a combat situation leaving it unchanged. I resolved the problem by replacing it with a "BCM Gunfighter" ambidextrous charging handle. It's a really nice upgrade...plus it's made in the good old USA. Hope this helps.
447653
I personally can say that I am very satisfied with my air rifle purchase. So far it seems to hold up to everything I remember as a kid with the one I had then. My brother-in law has an older model from the past and everything looks more or less the same. Being honest I must say that my new air rifle will most likely not come close to the use my older model did. I just don't seem to be as interested in pumping the handle as much! The first two hundred rounds I have fired so far, have been with no problems so far. Hope this helps you with your decision.