Buck Vantage Force Pro, Paperstones! by Nutnfancy
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- ///////////////////Nutnfancy Likability Scale: Vantage Series of knives, all types, 8 out of 10
Buck Vantage, still and excellent knife, tested hard for over ten years shrsl.com/4ft01
Update 2/2024: These knives are still xlnt. Heavily used version have been durable, fun to use, and have lasted the test of hard use. Buy with confidence!
I have had an Advantage Avid for about a year and it has been heavily used. I have noticed that after you sharpen it quite a bit and you really get into the meat of the blade it will not hold an edge like it did when it was new. It still does hold a pretty good edge but when it was new it was rock hard.
Dude, I love these old fashion knife reviews! No music or long intros... just right into the stuff, to the point, no fuss info. Thanks for the truth about Buck 420HC. So many knife snobs knock it but you sir, are correct... it is excellent for the grade of steel. Thanks for your good work!
Happy New Years to you too Nutn! Sweet review. I might consider getting a Buck after this. I had a few really old blades given to me by my dad, and the steel sucks, major hard spots. But that vantage pro is sick. Thanks for keeping up the quality and consistency of your reviews. You my friend are unparalleled for reviews. Keep it up. Proud to be TNPr.
Thanks Nutn!!! Agree, that Buck Vantage Force Pro looks SWEET!!! Thanks for all you do for the community!!! May you, your family, Ally, Vera, PFI Dude, and the rest of the Nutn team have a WONDERFUL New Year!! May 2012 be a Safe, Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous one for all!!!
All my best!
My first real knife was the Buck 110 folding hunter, my dad gave my brother and I one before we went on our first hunting trip. It was his way of saying we were on our way to manhood. It meant a lot to me, it was a token of trust and confidence. I used it to skin my first elk and although I don't do a lot of hunting anymore its still the first thing I think of when I do go out.
I love Buck Knives. And made in Idaho!! I have been carrying my small Buck Vantage now for 2 years and still love it as much as I did 2 years ago.
I've been carrying a Vantage Force Select with combo blade for about a month now and so far I love it. Very durable and has the blade retention and good lock that you talked about. Excellent review.
Vantage Force Pro might be the perfect pocket folder I have been looking for all my life. . . .I just ordered it; will be in my pocket by tomorrow afternoon. :)
What were your initial impressions of it?
+O.J. Morales IV i just got one, friggin love it!
What a great way to end the 2011 year! Thanks Nutn you've definitely made 2011 a better year.
Nice, home-made, affordable blades. I suspect the "affordable" part will be appealing to all who maybe spent a little too much this last Christmas season. I'm very impressed with the fit & finish here, especially the progression from recycled handles to the steel. Very smooth, from the high end model through to the baby brother. I may consider treating myself to one of these as a birthday gift next month. Thanks Nutn.
I am not a huge fan of these knifes, But I still cant turn away from a Nutnfancy knife review. Happy New year everyone.
Happy New Year to the Nutnfamily. Just a happy holidays shout out and a thank you for all that you've shared over the years.
jeez nutn you must have 400 knives by now ........love it
I've had the larger paper stone for like a very long time (probably since its release) and carried it almost every day since i got it. Over time im does darken, mine looks dark navy blue. As always thanks for the great reviews nutn keep it up.
The weight is not a miss, SOME people actually like being able to feel the knife in their hand while using it.
Nutnfancy, always love your reviews! Need your thoughts. Can you recommend an EDC that can cross into emergency/self-defense? At this time, I only carry 1 EDC knife. My state limits blades to 3". Although I prefer a blade with more substantial feel, lightweight blades can still gain my confidence. What's the word?
I picked up the vantage force pro to retire my dads buck 110 as my edc knife. Eventually i bought a mini griptilian, but i still use the vantage force waay more. love this knife
@nutnfancy I'm also a fan of the vantage. My little cheap one is awsome. Love the clip design. I had it when I first saw your reviews, and I thought "this guy has good taste. Happy new year to you and yours!
Nutnfancy, what is your favorite knife right now that is spring assisted/"flick" able?
Hey Nutnfancy. This is un related to the video, But I want your POV on some thing. I'm about to buy a new Ar15, and I was considering the Sig516. Whats your opinion on that weapon?
Great job NutNfancy,,,another great review. Thanks for all your hard work on your vids this year! SuperC. I don't know how you do it,, i have many knives i want to post, but never have the time,,, you're the man bro,,,
I have the bigger paper stone, very satisfied with it and it stays sharp. But my favorite buck knife is the colleague, sharpness like I've never seen before, love it.
Hey Nutn, I was wondering what you think of the Buck 110, the classic pocket knife. Its not tacticool or light weight, no gimping and whatnot, but its a strong quality knife. It is the knife you think of if someone says "Buck Knife" that or 119 special. I know its not totally your kind of style but it gets good marks for the quality, and history, not to mention 2nd kind of cool, if i didnt carry mine with me, I'd want it on display, a great looking knife.
oh damn, that Buck Vantage, one of my all time favorite knives, and now looking so sweet with those new handles.. this just became third kind of cool.
This vid has reminded me that I still have the Buck Vantage on my "to buy" list. I really must do something about that and soon. Thanks for the review Nutn.
I have 9 of the vantage series knives and have found them to be hit and miss. Some were sharp, some were poorly ground. All had centering issues. My 847 in S30V was ground so poorly I had to re-profile with a lansky, but now is razor sharp. My 346 came razor sharp and opens like it's assisted while others are quite stiff to open even with screw adjustment backed off to where the blade nearly hits the liner. Try to inspect the knife before you buy.
Out standing knives! were the paperstones also steel lined?
The Vantage is the toughest knife I've had, the edge on it's been used for months and its still razor sharp
I'm a new subscriber and I'm also a lefty. It's the first thing I look for in a pocket knife. As I said I just started watching and was wondering if you could add a bit in your reviews for us left handed folks?
Love your knife reviews (and updates)! Keep up the great work!
i got the force pro about two weeks after it came out, i own 70 knives and the vantage pro force is hands down the best knife i own.
your video has a barak o bama needs your help banner on it..do you have any control on the add?
Happy New Year Nutnfancy!
Great looking blades, thanks for reviewing them. Happy New Year.
mine has that too, no idea what it is but i'm thinking it might be a weird type of stop pin, like magnetic or some shit, cos the blade can't be resting on the backspacer, can it??
I've had both the black and blue Vantage Pro $75 for at work EDC, and the old plain black and silver $35 model for at home EDC for about a year. Both S30V. Flip open pretty much sucks on both, especially the old plain one which also has the centering issue. However, the home EDC gets more frequent and harder use, yet is always sharp on demand. The pretty Black and Blue work EDC is used less, mostly for paper and the occasional plastic strapping, yet always needs touching up on the edge.
Happy new years Nutnfancy.
Are we going to see some more creative shelter creations in the new year Nutnfancy?
Aw man!
Another knife I'll need to get. When will it end??
So 420HC is decent? I didn't know that, I always thought 420 and 440 were crap-trash. Good to know.
sweet blades and a happy new year to you too! Stayin' up late in 2012 to watch the newest Nutnfancy Videos! Oh Yeah!!
Happy New Years Nutnfancy! like the vid!
The Vantage Force Pro is a beautiful knife, I agree with you on the titanium liners, would make it that bit better.
Digging those grips I have a lg. Buck Vantage Pro & it's been great from day1. Your right it's a smidge on the heavy end, but still they're mighty fine knives : )
Great review as always!
Nutn I know you have a special knife sharpener you use. Can you tell us or show us what you use on your blades? Much thanx.
Nice. I'm really looking to pickup a few knives and that Force Pro looks awesome. I think it's pretty close to the top of my list. Thanks for the great reviews as always!
are the pocket clips reversible on these? please i need to know bc i am left handed
Does notjustknives ship to the u.k ????? Please reply
Its like the girl in high school you could never get a date with, but now you can! Funny stuff. I wish Buck would use more than 3 gimps on the Vantage Force Pro. Awesome looking knife. It is good to see buck stepping up their game, it is about time. I could see myself owning these.
Ordered the small Paperstone! Thanks Nutnfancy for the great value blade! Looking for to seeing the Shot booth reviews like the 4Sevens and Spydeco especially =)
at 11.00
Your a funny guy Nutnfancy, I'm an Aussie's and I love it!!
Happy New Year !!!!!! Thanks for great review. Good beginning on year
I have the Buck Vantage Force Pro. I love it! I purchased it because or your vid nunt! I only have 2 gripes about it... Its a little heavy for edc and I found myself to be minful of the clip...meaning its sticking out and could mare de side of your car etc. That comparing it to my spiderco sage 2 wich I think is the perfect edc
Thanks for all the great vids, enthusiasm and for keeping it real!
Last minute video last night. You are a beast Nutn.
Before this vid you could find these knives every where, in stock ready to ship. Nutn posts a vid and now you can't find them any where. Nutn give a heads up to your recommended shops so they can stock up! Thumps up if you agree!!!
Man, the handle on that Vantage Force Pro just looks great!
Great, right after I finally get an older Vantage Select..
One question for anyone that can help, mine does not flick open like I have seen in all reviews.
I have tried lubricating with wd40, didn't help. Any recommendations?
Nick
been watching your vid for a while, finally subbed Nutn
I'm a little bummed the Vantage Force Pro is $77 =( I was SO hoping for around $40... oh well.
Great knife review.
Happy New Years bro.
I swear, he's like Tyler Perry, he puts his name in EVERYTHING he does.
"Nutnfancy's nutnfancy, by nutnfancy"
Love your knife reviews!! Looks like I am buying a new knife.
Thanks Nutn
Happy New Year Nutn!
Sooooo many knives so little money. Picked up a Select Vantage early in 2011. It is a good EDC blade for the money. It's heavier than my other EDC knives but for the money and USA made its heard to beat. I think you forgot to mention they are all tip up carry. I like tip down but on this knife I like it. Come out of pocket fast and quick. If you haven't picked one up yet your missing out on good value, USA made, knife. Looking to add the smaller vantage to my daily carry. Good update nutnfan
Very Nice! Happy New Year Nutn, Veri & TNP'rs. :0)
Have a great New Year nutnfancy and crew!
Great review, love the blades! Seems like great budget knife and its always welcome. The blued G10 is awesome! It would be nice to pair it up whit mini version like they did whit the cheapest of the Buck vantage serie, ones that I own and enjoy. Their may not be safe queen but good working everyday knife whit one of the best pocket clip on the market. Thanks again Nutn and Happy and healthy new year to you and your relatives, and to you youtube surfers!!!!
Hey, all. Here's a question for everyone who owns the Vantage Force Pro. Have any of you had any play on the blade pivot? I carried mine for a couple months and it looks like the liner lock has rubbed off the oxide finish and is starting to scrape away the actual blade blade steel (or the liner lock itself). So now there's some up and down movement in the blade. Has anyone has something similar happen to them? Other than this, the knife is absolute perfection!
Btw no kidding about that enivroment protection. Let the polar bears tell you... Oh, there aren't any?
dude those are the best looking knives (based on vid) i'v seen from buck yet
dang it right when I thought I was gonna have some money in my pocket ya post a knife review!! lol love the knives love the reviews great job! thanks and peace
That handle material is definitely a 2nd type of cool and like you I would be partial to the blue/black. Thanks for sharing!
@JaxenChaz it's all about the heat treat benchmade (quality) used alot of 440c and S&W also uses 440c but if you compare the two they are worlds apart,
btw 440hc loses it's edge pretty fast and is very brittle but sharpens real easy! peace.
Totally diggin the paperstone's look, and the super deep clip mounted on the edge means no left-right wiggle-play (those who carry spyderco's know what i'm talking about)... and $23???!! Awesome!!!!
Those knifes are super sweet bro. I have one of the original Vantage Selects. I may need a upgrade after watching this vid.
Happy new year nutn
what i dont like about these knives is the thumb release is not flush with the handle like the skyline, but i do love it still!
I just got the Vantage Pro because of this video. I ordered it in Camo!
Those do look nice, got a buck vantage (the less expensive model) on your recommendation. Not thrilled with the grind but, knew that ahead of time thanks to you. Been a great knife otherwise. Done everything I have asked of it. Might be time to upgrade a bit though
The blade uses the liner lock as a stop pin. ie the liner locks the blade in the up and down position. Anyone else see this as an issues if the knife had to be pressed into emergency defensive use. Most knives use a stop pin so it worries me.
Ummm, there is stop pin. Not sure what you're talking about.
David Burke
Wealljuggleknives kindly pointed out that the pin is hidden in the handle near the pivot. I'm used to stop pounds being closet to the top of the handle making them easier to see. I was concerned and left comments on a few vantage videos.
like the look of that handle and the price at NJK! thnx for the new knife review!
Buck knives are largely under rated there fixed hunters are awesome for the money they cost and there ergos are also top notch I own one that has a rubberized handle with gipping LOL
the vantage force avid has a ravor sharp blade with the 13c26 blade.. but the only downside to the kife is the aluminum handles have sharp edges under the pocket clip. i've had the knife for a day now because i went to Cabela's in WV yesterday. and already a pocket is torn up from the aluminum handles. thinking about sanding the spot where the pocket clip hits the pocket. but idk yet. i kinda wanna wait till i can get Duracoat tho.
when I was a kid I loved buck knives, as I got older I saw I was busting them lots, plus the steel was poo.
But these seem to have sparked off my interest again, only time will tell?
Hey Nutnfancy,
I have a folding knife made by Böker, just like the ones in your video but unfortunately I'm able to open it with one hand, due to a little pin on the blade. The german knife control law forbids me to carry a knife which can be opened with one hand without a compelling reason.
So I wanted to know if you could give me some proposal for every-day-knifes that match with our weapon law.
Greeting from Germany, we love the project!
Mr． Nutn Bro
Take it easy Have a happy NEW Year!!!!!
God Bless!!!!!
Why do I always feel I need a new knife? Love the reviews!
Have you heard of the Gerber paraframe? It is a great knife for backpacking (I use the largest model) please review!
NunFancy ur the Man keep up the great work!
Titanium and M4 steel would make me buy another buck thats for sure. The Bos S30V rockwell is coming in around 59.7.
always loved buck. hard to beat in terms of value.
Happy new year TNP.
Nice review bro... I agree, some great knives. I do notice that there are 4oz knives with aluminum inserts... I think they listen to you man :) (I would if I produced knives, guns or peripheral stuff).
When is NutnFancy going to do a giveaway?
Just ordered the Vantage Select paperstone from Blade HQ. Can't wait!
Got a paperstone one. Literally fell apart on me, they're nice but I prefer the Bantam series for weight, size, shape, and durability. Just my data point :).
what state do you live in
NUTN When are you going to do some videos on sharperners???
Nutnfancy I'm 12 years old and my family is finally letting me shoot and they want me to start with skit and I would like to know what kind of shotgun I should get
I've been thinking about getting a Gil Hibben Combat Machete ~ the cheap store bought one I got to fight bogenvia has me fighting a losing battle.
I'd like to see one being used to cut paper; or, even better, cutting bogenvia.
How does this steel compare to vg 10?
"..recycled diapers? What?!" lol. Keepin' it fun.