Buck Bantam BHW: Field Utility Favorite
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- The light weight Buck Bantam BHW folding knife is excellent in role. The question is, what is the role of this somewhat large, non spring assisted blade? With a 3 5/8" 420 HC stainless steel blade, thermoplastic handle, mid-lockback, a nice lanyard hole, and some fair jimping on top and bottom, this knife has it's limits, but also plenty of strengths. After a period of every day carry, I chose to place this knife into a "field utility" role. I now use it for hiking, camping, shooting excursions, and other outdoor activities where a pricier EDC blade might be in jeopardy of getting lost or damaged. I highly recommend the Buck Bantam BHW for use in this role, and I'm certain that if you put it in the same role it will serve you well. I forgot to mention that it also makes a great ice breaker when closed, and I don't mean a conversation piece. Wrap your thumb over the top and you can quickly smash up a bag of ice with the base of the handle; the other party goers will thank you for your foresight! With such a low price, and so many uses, why not pick one up?
its a good edc knife. where i live nobody pays any attention if you take your knife out . Its a tool .
Agreed. Here in New Zealand I take my Buck Bantam 286 everywhere and never get asked about not even by police
Another easy 1 hand open, turn the back of the blade down, open it a bit with the thumb stud, then finish with the wrist snap. I have owned one of thies for about....8-10 years i believe. I have bought many knives, this is one of my favorites. Its razor sharp, i dont oil mine, no rust, heavy use, no blade play, its a beast. I use it for making squirl traps, widdeling, anything i can think of out in the bush. Its a knife that wont let you down.
FYI, this is a GREAT knife to leave in your tackle box, or in your range bag. For $20, it's an awesome camping and all around knife. I personally don't care about how fast you can do one handed opening & closing - just that it cuts stuff when the need arises.
i find this knife's perfect for every day use, i carry it every where
Just got one and kept it on my belt camping Father's Day weekend. Made some crawdad rods, removed a baby cactus, opened food packages, cut down plastic bags. It was great not worrying about chipping the blade on rocks. Sharpened a burr out of it a few days later. Good cheap knife, but orange is better to not lose it. Can't disassemble the rivets to wash it out or grind the ridiculously stiff lock back though.
I have two 286's, and I EDC one all the time.
Picked up one of these yesterday on impulse. Not sure yet what I will use it for, probably take it camping when I want to save weight. It's fairly light for its large size.
I EDC a Byrd Cara Cara myself. That's a badass knife.
I got one in my backpack all the time, opened it once at work unpacking a brand new server chassis, my boss freaked out on me when he saw that thing.
In my pocket every day. Where I'm from nobody will freak out when I open it, in fact over half the women I know carry a knife.
Have to disagree with the comments about large knives for EDC. All I carry are larger knives for EDC. Sometimes even a fixed blade. Never had anyone say a word or bat an eye. Carry what you like and what works for you. Don't worry about what other people think.
I know this is an old video, sorry to resurrect the comments here. But I accidentally popped the spring bar out of my bantam and I can't find any videos on how it's assembled. It seems super simple but I wonder if I lost a smaller spring or any small pieces, because I can't seem to get it to go back together.
Just exactly do you live? Never heard of anyone being intimidated by a pocket knife.
Dissagree on ur thaught of edc..... i take mine everywhere.... and if people freak out cause the size..... they will have to deal with it..... very sharp...... and has great edge retention had mine for like 9 mounths. use it everyday. and still very sharp.
If you take out the flat spring you can just got be carful putting back in the flat spring and yes it's spring operated with a flat spring and carful when oiling not to have the flat spring fall out
Total Thumbs Up!! Great video!! I've been eyeballing the Buck Bantam BHW, and after watching this video I think that my initial instincts were correct. Great knife for the price. Maybe not to carry on one's person, but perfect for the B.O.B. or tackle box or under the rear seat in the truck. I'm gonna go ahead and get myself one. Thanks again for a great video.
Cheers,
MrWheelie19
Does it have washers?
this or the buck vantage select? i want a flipper and tip up carry but i get like $5 a week.
Buck Vantage select for sure though if you can afford or save up the Vantage Avid small is awesome EDC with Swedish Sandvik 13c28 superfine razor steel
What does BHW or BLW mean?
it's kind of weird, i bought one of these knives and on the blade it says U.S.A. but my friend bought the exact same knife from the same store and the usa engraving is replaced with a small china mark.
"whip this out". Quite the exaggeration. LOL is not a "big' knife! This isn't a scary knife. This isn't a heavy knife. I wouldn't ever feel this in pocket. This is a very dramatic description.
Which knife would you recommend for carving wood? Is the Bantam BHW good for cutting wood?
I tell you what I use mine for , As an emergency blade in my car center console in conjunction with my pocket small Buck vatage for office use , so the ladies don't shriek when I pull it out to cut boxes or open paper envelopes . Its a great knife and I oil the blade with vegetable ol just in case I need to cut an apple at work that is too much for my little knife .
What is the model of the little knife? It looks cool!
How would you compare this to the 110? I carry the 110 everywhere I go.
I own both. The 110 is heavier, costs 2-3 times as much but doesn't necessarily out perform the Bantam BHW. I'm a big fan of "great bang for the buck" (no pun intended) stuff. And this thing ranks right up there with the Mora Bushcraft Black as one of the best values for the money. You get a USA made BUCK knife with an unconditional lifetime warranty. It's awesome for camping, fishing, hunting, etc.. You can process wood, process game - just a hell of an all around knife. That it's only $20 is amazing. I love mine.
Gave my 110 folder to my son. I really like the Bantam!! I agree with your review Red Apple Wellness!!
Does the clip screw into metal?
I own one ,and I love it
Great Review Dude. Keep up the great work. Nick.
what kind of oil do you use??
@TheLateBoyScout I think theyre made in the U.S now
I have 1 of these and use it for everything.I do get some funny looks once in a while but who cares.
A can of brake cleaner will clean it out, then lube it with CLP or Rem oil. GunScrubber, same thing, only more expensive.
God Bless everyone!!!! Jesus Loves you all very much!!!!
BLW bantam is much better for edc. 3-1/8th inch blade. Just about a perfect size. Ive had 3 over the last 8 years.
How long is the knife tip to butt?
about 8 1/2
@TheLateBoyScout
Cool, thanks.
@MrJumbolegz The new ones are now made in the USA.
I recommend your chin or chest to close it one handed
@pyrokid320 Mine is USA made and is very sharp with... i dont know if id call it bladeplay, but its a lil loose side to side, not too bad, im keeping it
Good for Brit milah ..All well equipped mohels carry one🤪🤪🤪🤪
Anyone else EDC it BECAUSE it's big an loud?
$80 in Australia
Hmm kind of an affordable Cold Steel Large Voyager
I've seen people trip on a SAK penknife. With some folks, their mentality is just plain warped.
I bet you did not know that this knife was made in China. It has no "USA" stamped on the blade and on the UPC of the box it says made in China. Not all Buck knives are USA made. You have to know what to look for if you want a true USA Buck knife.
dude when sheeple give u shit u just need to tell them: bah! ram! ewe! etc...
Mira este video, parece que esta navaja es un peligro para tus dedos. th-cam.com/video/Fcu4LJ65O6c/w-d-xo.html
Batman =.=
Don't buy it, my lock on mine failed and cut me open about 2 cm long down the bone by stabbing into a fish!!
how does that even work?
Mine has a SOLID lock up. In fact, the lock up is one of the reasons I put it on my top 5 budget knives list - iluvknives.com/best-budget-folding-knives/
Don't push it down on tip with this type lock even Gerber scout knife unlocks when you hit it or did you pushed the button while useing?