Not for a serious collector or consumer, but sounds like a good choice for a "dixie cup" knife that might spare one of your better knives in a tough situation like auto repair or other abuse.
@workbenchknifeandtool
Жыл бұрын
Agreed! I'll probably keep this in my car. Thanks for watching!
@dynomiteslim4590
4 ай бұрын
Two features that make this knife great are, the super light weight and the sturdy back lock that releases from the center of the handle. Much easier to unlock than liner locks, especially with work gloves on. I don't need a pocket clip. If I did, I'd go with the 285.
@RexApplegate
Жыл бұрын
I'm exceptionally hard on Buck for using 420hc. I call it gas station knife steel. BUT... in this case it's phenomenal. It's easy to sharpen, resistant to chipping, extremely resistant to rusting, and cheap! As you got at, a great gift knife. The first one in this series I gifted was I think 11 or 12 dollars back in 2011 on the other side of the continent at a now defunct retailer in ca. I recall on that occasion to my dismay first seeing that "camillus" was now being built in China, and thinking no way, I'll take the cheaper looking known reliable buck! It also seems worth mentioning I was a flat broke 1st year car mechanic at a way overpriced and underpaid region at a time of severe economic troubles and STILL it was a dependable US knife I could easily afford. I quite enjoy your viewpoint on supporting families. I don't have that many, but I've often wished when I got a really good knife from china that I could send a nice tip directly to the guy(s) that made it, because that would make me feel a lot less bad about buying a product from a communist country.
@workbenchknifeandtool
Жыл бұрын
I think the real attraction for using 420HC by many manufacturers is that in the annealed state, it is easy on the punches and dies they use to fine blank or stamp the blades with. I am like you, I have a hard time getting too excited about it as a blade steel. It saddens me that our country cannot manufacture goods at a reasonable price like we used to and that the only way to make goods that are affordable is to have them made in countries that pay their employees almost nothing. I know the reasons are complex but I hate it. We as a country are spoiled by cheap goods from China. That needs to change but it will be like getting an alcoholic off of cheap booze. We'll have to hit bottom first and it going to be painful. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@RexApplegate
Жыл бұрын
I agree, and what's more, I do manufacturing machinery maintenance these days, and I see a daily struggle because it has become quite hard to even get people to take what's left of the high paying US jobs building stuff. CEO's on the floor running machines goes on at many small to medium factories these days. I would be getting off into the weeds a bit to much to say why I believe this is happening, but I do believe the bottom of this insanity is coming faster than most people realize. This market isn't remotely sustainable.
@workbenchknifeandtool
Жыл бұрын
@@RexApplegate I think you are right. I believe some really difficult times are coming to America.
@yoshikobayashi7643
8 ай бұрын
I appreciate your comments about the human aspect of things. As someone else stated we confuse people with government/ideology. That said I bought, both my Buck Bantam 285 and 284 specifically because they were made here. I love the profile of the blade and handle and how they fit in my hand. The finish on the blade has a clear coat on it which resists scratching and if I get any scratches the finish keeps the scratches from showing. Combine that with the inexpensive pricing I am not afraid to use and carry this on a daily basis, unlike an expensive Benchmade or Microtech. Love my Buck Bantams!
@workbenchknifeandtool
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comments. I like buying US made products but I also like buying well made products from other countries too. Some people decide that everything that comes from certain countries is junk and that is largely not true. After WWII products coming from Japan had that reputation but it didn't take long for the Japanese to show the world that they were able to produce products with great craftsmanship and quality. Products from China are much better than they were a decade or two ago. While I may not agree with a country's form of government or ideology, I try to remember that the people who actually make the products are simply trying to make a living and survive. That is something that is honorable and I am happy to support. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@BushcraftWoodsDevil
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate your comment about a Chinese family working to survive. I think we tend confuse government of nations/politics with people. I have lots of friends I don't agree with on USA politics, but I still love them as "people". But I also agree, I'd like to see jobs and more domestic production. Thanks for the vid!
@workbenchknifeandtool
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. Supporting people who are working to survive, wherever they are, is something I hope everyone could unite on. Thanks for watching!
@TheStoyanbahchevanov
Жыл бұрын
Hi, what about Buck 110LT? I've got one from Bulgaria for around 35$, I'm pretty sure in US will be less than that. It's great knife, my boy is 6 and he likes it very much. When we go camping I let him whittle. I agree about China, but that's the world we are living in. Cheers 👍
@workbenchknifeandtool
Жыл бұрын
The 110LT is a good choice. I just wanted, as an example, to see if I could find something for less than 20 dollars US. Thanks for watching and commenting!
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