Buck Vantage knives: Design Excellence!

[@BigSwede7403]

13C26 Sandvik steel. Used in surgical instruments and industrial food preparation knifes. Swedish quality steel, made about 2-3 kilometers from where i live. ; )

[@the430movie]

Very Happy and very impressed with my purchase! I have this knife with a different handle... Ive had it now for nearly 3 years, and i absolutely love it! Abused and abused and still looks like new! I use it to carve with, and outdoor tasking (ODT) and every day carry (EDC)! It's for people that live in the real world! Most impressive though.... MADE IN THE USA WITH PRIDE!!!!

[@TheOpenSight]

"And in many ways this is "blade TV" for my dudes" You hit the nail right on the head Nutn. That's exactly what this is for me. You know a lot of younger people just don't have the attention span but truth be told most of those people just want to see cool stuff and have zero intentions on buying any of it. From my experience people who actually intend on buying this stuff appreciate the long, super thorough reviews so we pretty much know everything there is to know. Thanks.

[@GunOwnerDan]

I added some jimping along the liner lock and the top of the handle with a fine diamond file, the grip is now much improved. I wish Buck would start doing this at the factory.

[@irhombus]

Just picked up a Vantage Pro in S30V. Had slight centering issue, but deploy was a little loose. Tightened the pivot to adjust the deploy and the blade centered up in channel. No further issues. Thanks for the review.

[@duraiden]

I bought the small Select and it's been a great EDC so far. Used pretty much daily for about five months and it's holding up beautifully.

[@GabeMacDonnell]

I still think the Buck Vantage Pro is the most Bang for your Buck ;) in a USA made knife. S30 steel, G10, great build and lockup- for $58!?!?

[@nutnfancy]

"dude i loved it can't wait for the "high skies part 2" vid too ;-)" Thanks tons. High Skies Part 2 is coming; believe it or not I fit these last vids in during some high work (job) obligations. HSkies takes a bit more time but it's at the top of the list. Peace.

[@89cadi]

I just got my Vantage Pro. Your Corner Store has great customer service. The knife is fantastic, smooth action, feel great in hand, and it just looks great with that broad blade. Thanks for the recommendation for both the knife and Your Corner Store.

[@usernametroubles]

nutn: thanks for doing these videos. your review on the 5.11 taclite pro pants convinced me to buy them, and they are the best pants i have ever owned. i can't imagine how many people you have helped by providing honest reviews that have helped people choose the gear that is right for them.

[@jake262144]

Another conundrum resolved. You don't cease to amaze, do you Bearr? Big thumbs up.

[@bush0165]

Thanks Veri. You can also let him know I'm enjoying "High Skies" with bugget and allie - it's refreshing to see the Rockies now that I've been away from the states for a while (studying in Scotland)

[@jeepnicc]

Twenty bucks? Outstanding! Forty bucks for S-30 V? FANTASTIC!!! You see? You CAN get made in the U.S.A. quality and craftsmanship for a great price if you just shop around a bit! These blades are more affordable than most big name brand companys chinese knives!! I freakin' LOVE it! Thanks Nutn.Outta the park!!

[@sebenzalover]

I like the longer reviews. More top free entertainment. This is not a buyers guide to be concise. This is for the people with a hobby.

[@nutnfancy]

Liberty - I accidentally closed a folder knife on my fingers when I was much younger and can sympathize with your dilemna. I avoided all knives for a while and then I had to slowly integrate them back into my life..a little more frequently and cautiously before I felt comfortable with them again. It took a long time. Baby steps. =) -- Veri (Nutn's sister)

[@Claysac]

Super reportage sur cet excellent couteau, que j'ai immédiatement acheté. Merci NutnFancy, You're the Best !

[@AaronAlso]

I still have a Buck Crosslock from 13 years ago, LOVE IT!

[@GruntBurger]

I use the vantage select as my edc blade. I recently went kayaking in salt water for the better part of the day. The steel liner did get some very light rust, but overall I was very impressed with it's resistance. You are right about the blade not holding an edge long, but it works for me. Great value for a great knife.

[@SilverJigGames]

Canadian Tire here in Canada sells Vantage Selects for $35 regular but they are going on sale for $17.49 in a few days. Assuming the centering is good I might pick one up.

[@rumptis]

I bought the vantage pro it is my edc knife I love it, you can put a good edge on it and it holds it very well. it holds both kinds of cool for me thanks for reviewing these knives and saving me money and helping me figure out what I want/need to get.

[@IvarsDayLab]

Looks like I get lucky on Vantages! I ordered all three large and small select and they all came with no issues, all perfectly centered! Now they are great EDC for me!

[@mudkeepz]

I was thinking about this knife but no one had an in depth review! Great coincidence that you put this video out today because I was going to be buying either this or the kershaw ram tomorrow!

[@GabeMacDonnell]

Every USA made Buck gets a Paul Bos heat treatment! They really make 420hc perform like a much more expensive steel.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Found an older large select at Kmart on clearance for 16 bucks. It was a 2011 model with perfect blade centering.

[@nutnfancy]

Cutleryshoppe website has the S30V ones I think. Peace.

[@ballworth]

great knife. saw one just this afternoon and I remembered your review.

[@MrCableguyken]

The blade on liner lock type knives is offset to give a more secure locking point for the liner. The rubbing you hear is the liner lock mechanism sliding on the pivot of the blade. some companies use a more acute spread on the offset...to give a more sucure lock as the knife wears...just my 2cents from a knifemakers POV

[@DarynRod]

Out of all my blades in D2, S30V, and others, my Buck 110 in 420HC takes the SHARPEST edge. I cant say why. It doesn't hold it the longest but DAMN. Sliced to the bone on my finger months ago. Love it.

[@AFROCCW]

I just picked up a vantage select large for $29 after tax. The second I picked it up I knew I would walk away with it. This is actually my edc knife and I used it heavily and even after a lot of use it still cut me pretty good. This is one of my favorite knives that I own :)

[@kellykilian4323]

Just received a large Vantage BOS with gray laminated wood grips, from my employer for a production bonus. It is current production 2013, and blade is centered perfect.

[@TheMoviebuff77]

i got the avid model about 3 and a half months ago and i haven't had to really sharpen it since its so sick im so addicted to buck knives and knives in general!

[@rothbern]

got a select today, so far it seems good, we'll see if it holds up to a heavy day of utility tomorrow.

[@1911bladeguy]

Who cares about the production value as long as Nutn is rockin out the vids. We want the jimping, the full flat grind and the "how ya doin", how ya doin. Great vid, keep em coming Nutn.

[@FeintMotion]

The Torrent does use standard forged 154CM blade steel. CPM stands for Crucible Particle Metallurgy.

[@Txturboko]

Hey everyone, Academy in Houston, Tx had the Buck Vantage 340(aka. smaller version Select) on clearance for $9.88 today, 1/27/10. I picked up the last two at the store I was at! Also, the blades are fairly centered on these two.

[@HeyLookItsSmith]

I love this knife I have used it for about a year. I now have a Kershaw brawler great blade as well!

[@nutnfancy]

Cyrus - if you ever have questions about the lingo he uses, I'll be glad to try to help. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)

[@cornflake71]

How hard would it be to skeletonize the liner yourself? Maybe you could do it as TMP shop project if time permits. Great value thanks for the info. 5*

[@tmutant]

I bought a Vantage Pro for $59.34 at Amazon, plus shipping, and all the problems listed in the video appear to have been corrected. It's got good clearance between the blade and liner, opens easily, locks solidly, and it's sharp enough to shave with out of the box.

[@shampoovta]

Oooo nice clip. I am going to do little EDC kits for Christmas and that is a nice inexpensive knife for them. One each for my three brothers and one for me :)

[@Cryptosporidium_living_life]

The CRKT has the same problem with the blades not being centered.. Its the tention on the pivot adjustment that does it I guess, when I adjust my pivot the blade position changes.

[@kauxkaux]

Great! The Select is going to be my next blade, Ill just wait to see more "my knife is centered" comments :) and hopefully a happy updated video by nutnfancy. I like the "RAW" format :), like someone said is your personality and enthusiasm that keep us watching the vids!

[@mailvilla]

Hey there, it is now 2012 and the price has gone up. People can get one on eBay for $54.00 (free S/H). I bought one and love it. I think the quality control issues have been fixed now.

[@stephenmgj]

I just received my small vantage select today and after all the comments I had read about this one of the first things I checked out was the blade centering. Sure enough as I look at the blade with the point down it is pushed over to the right. However I watched carefully as I closed it all the way. It looks like it is nicely centered until the blade detent kicks in at the very end. This seems to be pushing it off center. Any thoughts?

[@GodModeKing]

its great to see another EDC knife review

[@jcwindsound]

Recently picked up a Vantage Pro and really like it. Mine came razor sharp, and the blade centering and lock-up are perfect. (Date on box was 1-23-2012). I was unsure about the weight, but its heft feels good in hand and the clip allows the knife to disappear in your pocket. The flipper is a bit small. I prefer to use a little thumb pressure in the deployment hole combined with a quick turn of the wrist -- the blade locks up quickly and with authority! Just a great knife for the money.

[@TheOtherWinchester]

You're right! AWESOME!!! First responder in Texas, I can vouch for this! lol

[@rbrandon347]

Beautiful blade shape. Amazing looking knife for that price.

[@deltasevenma7]

Just got one. Love it so far. I'm not a hard use blade kind of guy but I like a good blade. I think this one will work well in my POU. Thanks nutn.

[@brottarnacke]

I really want to get a Buck Vantage Pro Large (Black G10, S30V) for my father in law. This is an old video, do you know if Buck has corrected the blade centering problem since this was filmed? Thanks.

[@etherjoe505]

hey nutn, no worries about less production on your videos. I was looking over your knife and gun reviews from summer '08 and they are still interesting. Simple works too!

[@geepcj2a]

Just ordered 3 for Christmas from the corner store. One for me, one for the brother in laws.

[@joepositivity4479]

nutn that's what I love bout ur channel and reviews like this that u do a little of everything and give affordable product reviews and not just all the expensive stuff cheers man

[@GT6213]

Great review! Very informative! When I took my vantage select turkey hunting, it drizzled a bit and there are tiny rust spots all over the blade from the rain. Any tips on how to clean them off? My dad probably knows how, but anything would help! Thanks!

[@gbuxman]

Excellent video. A picked up a Vantage Pro about 2 years ago and it's been my EDC ever since. I agree with your points; it's a good looking piece of equipment with a smooth action, a solid lock and a great blade. Amazing value. Nicely done.

[@excxflyr]

Hey Nutn, I just got one of these. A 345BKS the larger Vantage select and the blade is perfectly centered. I mean dead on perfect. There appears to be a date below the upc of 08-05-09. I dont know if this is indicative of lot quality or not? I love this knife. Rock On Nutn...

[@coolstuffaddict]

The blade on the Select can be centered 100% but it takes some trial and error adjusting the pivot and even reversing the pivot bolt. A bit of work with fine sand paper on liner edges and thumb hole is recommended. Using the following combo works great: 5.11 TacLite pants Fenix LD20+ in the "knife pocket" Buck Vantage in the right rear pocket Even though it's 4 oz you completely forget that you have it on you when carrying this way.

[@ecouriercouk]

RE: Belt clips. Would you trade the logo engraving on the Buck blades belt clip 17:50 for the more helpful (and thoughtful) raised thumb strips on the Sog flash? These thumb strips help the withdrawing of the blade from pocket. Blades should be about attention to 'practical' detail. Great video by the way

[@ninja29mv]

This is by far my favorite knife, why? not really sure maybe just because its so simple and awsome

[@dilmorecg]

Nice review, just picked mine up and love it. The blade is a little off center but doesnt rub so it works for me.

[@GaryDance]

great review, I bought and have all 3 models. I posted pics on Bladeforums on the Buck forum - yep I had blade centering problems also, but fixed it by adjusting the pivot screw. Excellent Vid Excellent knife. I love supporting Buck.

[@Fosg8]

the zytel handle on the select looks kinda smooth, how grippy is that handle?

[@TangoBinAlsheed]

Quick Question: What is the song that plays during the opening & closing segment of the video??

[@ballworth]

very happy with my purchase. thanks for the review.

[@nutnfancy]

steven, you are always so nice, and I look for your comments..thank you. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)

[@_Skunkfoot_]

I picked up a Select model at a local Gander Mtn. here for around $30 (Gander Mtn. is always a little overpriced, but in this case, a few extra bucks was fine for the convenience). Anyway, and this is just my data point, but my Select model came perfectly centered and VERY sharp right out of the box. It's interested to see that all of yours have had that problem. Also, the thumb hole is a little hard to use, but the flipper makes it fine (just my data point).

[@Alexdermietzel]

cheers for this vid in goung to get this soon. The avid model has a diamondwood handle which is resin injected wood really grippy apparently

[@CrAzYcArNiE08]

I leave for Marine bootcamp, cant wait to use your tips in the field!

[@tomfaranda]

Typical excellent review. Buck knives are always good value. Anyone know if the pocket clip can be reversed for lefty carry? Looks like it can ...

[@magixmagix]

I have Buck Code 3 and Buck small revolution and both are rubbin against the liner. Looks like it's common on the buck knives.

[@Armando1228]

Yea my vantage is centered too, no issues with mine. melbourne you may be right it may be a bad patch.

[@cowboytgl]

went to my local walmart to purchase, and even tho they had 2 diffrent buck vantage knives on display, they had none in stock and the salesperson told me there was a recall? do you have any info on this???

[@92JoseR]

I have the small pro vantage. Great little knive. It's actually bigger than what I thought it'll be like. It fits prefect in the watch pocket of my jeans. It was centered good (2011 model). It needs a little flick of the wrist to open, but I don't mind. But, I don't like that the middle of the blade makes contact with the frame. There's a very small dent in the middle of the blade because of it. Overall, I like it.

[@skb875]

Just ordered one, thanks to you! Great review.

[@pipe34101]

Nice review. I just purchased a vantage pro yesterday, and i'm guessing they've fixed their quality control issues. No problems here.

[@Surtac100]

Could you buff or sand out the grind lines on the blade of the s30v

[@DJ.1001]

Buck just released a second version of this knife called the Vantage force. it is the same other than an added thumb ramp with Gimping and a black half serrated blade.

[@4HI-4LOW]

I love that blade shape! 5 stars

[@nutnfancy]

No, actually he just got 1000 subs in the past week and a half. The point is, you don't have to watch OR whine. He's doing a good job at what he does and he works HARD to do it., if you dont' like it... Shoo! -- Veri (Nutn's sister)

[@pedrofusion]

Ei nutnfancy, love your reviews and just bought 3 EDC blades. How about a review on the Buck Ghost Rider? Would really love to know if it's a good choice.

[@pauliannello1401]

I have a buck vantage select and the alignment is perfect on it

[@TheeWoodsman]

This knife seems ok, but are there any similar to this with.... under 2.5 ounces under 4" closed flipper opening low sitting clip (like the buck vantage clip) With jimping under $100 ? thanks, your vids are great

[@VirgilHawkins1]

Dude, Nutin'! Just saw the Buck SHOT 2011 booth review, and I realized that the thumb hole on my Buck Vantage Select is an Oxygen Bottle wrench!! Lol! That's awesome.

[@abbath1586]

I just bought one and love it already, came super sharp. Only thing is, im not a fan of the grip. When i first looked at it i thought it was more of a rubber or at least more grippy. I would have been awesome for them to use the same stuff they had on the Buck Alpha Hunter folder.

[@nutnfancy]

Ok here's the deal about talking points and knives. I talked to Nutn last night about this and he says he does talking points on guns and multitools, not knives. Not that he doesn't want to, but organizing talking points slows him down and he's got a gajillion knives he wants to review so he's going "raw" so to speak...just to get the info out there. Hope that helps by way of explanation -- Veri (Nutn's sister)

[@EVERYDAYDON]

I just received the small vantage select. I like it well enough and is just as you described it. My only gripe, is that the blade looks like it was ground with a bench grinder. The grind striation marks look much more coarse than your video shows. Not very attractive, but for 20 dollars it's pretty good. Comparable to my Winchester Parfive in size and function,but probably uses better steel.

[@bulldogs3159]

if you had to pick any knife to carry, what kind would it be?

[@mastakyle04]

Received pro today, good knife but I did have a blade shipped rubbing the liner. I tightened the pivot screw and was able to center the blade with ever so slight drag in deployment, so that's acceptable to me. The liner appears fairly thin and engages at about 70% out of the box...little concerning. However over all the knife is great, if the liner lock becomes an issue, I hope and expect that buck will make it right. At the price point its an awesome knife.

[@RantzBizGroup]

Notice that the spring catch is on the left hand side? That may be the reason the blade is tending to push to the right. Over time the wear-in of both knives have brought about a centered blade upon folding.

[@gimepepe]

I have great experiences with the Buck customer service after sending me a knife back unrepaired the made up for it and send me a new one and a nice knife extra!! (and I live overseas) so I am not surprised that Nutn. received a pair of nicely centered new ones

[@airsoftisawsome]

would you go for the vantage or the bantam foe edc and camping or would you go for a different knife?

[@TheExterminator420]

I would REALLY appreciate a response to this: Do these knives lock? I dont mean a safety lock, nor do i mean the lock you were talking about in the video. I mean when the knife flips out, does it lock in place so it doesnt flip back in on accident? (when I thrust a knife I wouldnt want it to flip in) Because that's a big issue for me personally.

[@Jake93r17]

can that lanyard hole be used as a class breacker

[@xkevxkl1128]

It looks like paperstone, but ive only seen dark blue ones, any ideas?

[@Mrbeanutube]

Crank out the videos Bro! Love the detail you put into your work, That is the reason you are the best. Rock on!

[@DJ.1001]

Just scored a buck vantage Avid for 32 bucks on eBay. 1st high quality knife. Just a start to my addiction of the blade.

[@nutnfancy]

gunkniveswatches - he's got an edit problem on that Buck Vantage review, and hasn't had time to fix it yet. It should be back up shortly. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)

[@brothersofamercia]

i'f i'm not misstacken, the clip on the select is reversible. also when i opened the box of my knife it had rust on one of the swers but i have seem to have fix it. great vid by the way.

[@andrewluke1047]

I got the vantage select yesterday I love it do far

[@JGMPrecisionTools]

Nice knife, nice review...have owned a Vantage Select for over 12 months now in EDC use. One issue that people might want to know is that this model has plastic washers between the blade & liners. To keep the action fast & free you really need to pull it down after a few months and clean it up and re-lube it. Phosphor bronze would of been nicer - does anyone here who owns the Avid or Pro know if the washers are metallised?