I absolutely love this knife. I got one engraved, then got the same thing for my nephew and now I have the 726 mini spitfire coming soon too. Great knife!
Buck 420hc and other 420hc isn't an apples-to-apples comparison, Buck's heat treatment is as good as it gets. That and the 722 edge retention (or lack of) is why they are easy to sharpen. The idea being that every steel gets dull, so how easy is it to maintain? It comes down to preference, but the more I learn about buck knives the more I see their overall philosophy on owning and using knives and how that goes into their manufacturing. Not saying they are the best, just that they build to cater to their philosophy from budget knives to their custom shop.
Buck is a great classic American brand and alot of their knives are still produced in America. I'm planning on getting one of the new more premium 110s. Great review 👍
I like the option of positioning the clip wherever you want, and if you ever use that on game, the lock back is much easier to clean out than a liner lock. While the liner lock can be pretty strong when used in combination with a slip joint, on its own its much less robust than the lock-back... of those two, for my purposes, I would take the Buck every day of the week.
Don't compare liner locks with back locks, there is no comparison. Back lock is superior. I admit, if you want to use your knife to fidget, goof around, flipping it- the LL satisfies a nervous habit better, but if you want to really work with your knife the backlock is my choice by far. Advantage Buck.
I’ve learned to appreciate 420hc. It’s so easy to keep razor sharp, requires little to no maintenance when around water all the time (I am and I use mine for fishing and boating), and the steel is pretty tough. I kind of see why Buck sticks with it. The average non knife guy can buy an affordable hunting knife with a cheap sharpener and be good to go with an awesome looking American made knife. However I am glad Buck is answering the call and offering more steels now. Their new hunters are in Magnacut and you can get many others in S35v. BTW I’m guilty. I have a decent amount of knives and my most carried is an orange spitfire 😂
Bucks heat treat process is proven awesome 👏. That 420hc from buck blows away most overseas steels . I wonder if it hammers through a bolt like their older knives did ?
There’s a lot of knives I like made all over the world. I’m not goi g yo hate a knife just because it’s made in China. I’m not that kind of channel. I show all the knives.
Sweet thin little knife! I really dig d2, but I'm not near any large bodies of water on a consistent basis. This in d2 or 154cm would be a killer combo.
Buck is pretending to sell one handed folders but they are not. This knife is tight as a drum in a bad way. It feels like they used glue for a lube. No matter if they put a hole in the blade or a thumb stud you are not flicking a Buck like you do a spiderco. I like the made in America and quality of materials in buck. Maybe the buck designers need to own some spiderco knives to figure out what makes a good modern folder.
You can adjust the tightness with a torc bit. Also,the washers (plastic) can easily be replaced with 1/4" brass ones....and it makes it buttery smooth and fast.
What are your thoughts on the 722 Spitfire being a kids first knife? Mine are 9 and 7. Just got back from camping and my kids were asking me about when they will get to have their first knife. The first folder I handled was Buck 110 way back in 1984 when I was really young. Still love the 110 and frequently carry my 3 dot 1980-81 in 440C. I now have too many expensive folders to name by all the usual suspect USA knife companies. But I'm thinking the Spitfire would be good for their first blade because it's Made here in Idaho where we live, is inexpensive, is thin, has a sturdy mid-length lockback, comes in orange so they can see it at camp, has a pocket clip and is 420HC which is easy to maintain. I was leaning towards a Buck 112 for them, but it's a little different animal. I would rather stay away from liner locks as I have never liked them. You said this was 7.2 oz when I think that is the 110 you referring to. I think the Spitfire is 3 oz.
I think I did misspeak on the weight as it is 3.2oz. I love the idea of this as a kids knife ESPECIALLY since you live where it’s made. No question this is the knife for your kids first ones!!!!
Can pivot adjustment help with being able to shake the blade closed? The custom options are pretty neat, but I don’t know if a marbled CF and S35VN version of this is worth $154. Thoughts?
@@DirkWerning bummer. Was the construction of this one any good? I got a custom 112 recently (I’ve been on a small traditional knife kick), and it was significantly better feeling than any 110 I’ve handled. I wonder if that carries over to knives of this style.
Appears that you have been grinding the recurve out of that blade. I have the s35vn version with G10 scales (custom shop $90) and each time I sharpen it (3x so far as I use it as my all purpose daily as well as camping and wood shaving/carving through knots etc) I am purposely grinding some of that recurve off as I've no use for that. I suppose I could do it all in one go and spend an entire afternoon on it... lol
Made in USA is always the way to go. The steel retains it's value.
THIS! I'll take USA made working knife than a Chinese made "cool" blade.
DCA!! Amen we just bought this for grandpa great knife
I bought two buck knives from wal mart yesterday for a real good price only to get home and find out they are made in China. Not sure wth I’d gone on
Lol wrong! Go handle a civivi and it blows this one out the water with much better steel and will last longer than crap buck crapsmenship
I absolutely love this knife. I got one engraved, then got the same thing for my nephew and now I have the 726 mini spitfire coming soon too. Great knife!
Very nice.
Buck 420hc and other 420hc isn't an apples-to-apples comparison, Buck's heat treatment is as good as it gets. That and the 722 edge retention (or lack of) is why they are easy to sharpen. The idea being that every steel gets dull, so how easy is it to maintain? It comes down to preference, but the more I learn about buck knives the more I see their overall philosophy on owning and using knives and how that goes into their manufacturing. Not saying they are the best, just that they build to cater to their philosophy from budget knives to their custom shop.
Great points.
They do a great ht
Buck is a great classic American brand and alot of their knives are still produced in America. I'm planning on getting one of the new more premium 110s. Great review 👍
You have to get the Buck VANTAGE Pro. It is terrific. Will shave you right out of the box.
Kubey made in China. Rather have USA Buck.
Not ALOT of true USA made with forever warranty in that price point.
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I like the 722, a solid edc at a good price point.
Absolutely agreed.
It would be more helpful to compare the Buck to other $40-ish USA made knives.
which are very few
I like the option of positioning the clip wherever you want, and if you ever use that on game, the lock back is much easier to clean out than a liner lock. While the liner lock can be pretty strong when used in combination with a slip joint, on its own its much less robust than the lock-back... of those two, for my purposes, I would take the Buck every day of the week.
Those are great points.
Don't compare liner locks with back locks, there is no comparison. Back lock is superior. I admit, if you want to use your knife to fidget, goof around, flipping it- the LL satisfies a nervous habit better, but if you want to really work with your knife the backlock is my choice by far. Advantage Buck.
Did you know buck has a custom shop and they offer this bos heat treated S35VN for 85 dollars.
Wow no I did not.
I’ve learned to appreciate 420hc. It’s so easy to keep razor sharp, requires little to no maintenance when around water all the time (I am and I use mine for fishing and boating), and the steel is pretty tough.
I kind of see why Buck sticks with it. The average non knife guy can buy an affordable hunting knife with a cheap sharpener and be good to go with an awesome looking American made knife.
However I am glad Buck is answering the call and offering more steels now. Their new hunters are in Magnacut and you can get many others in S35v.
BTW I’m guilty. I have a decent amount of knives and my most carried is an orange spitfire 😂
Found one today used at tractor supply for $12. Cleaned it up and put a razor edge on it and it’s ready to go. A win in my book, all day.
Nice.
I like knives that easy open without a side opening assist .
Buck is definitely affordable.
Bucks heat treat process is proven awesome 👏. That 420hc from buck blows away most overseas steels . I wonder if it hammers through a bolt like their older knives did ?
I purchased a spitfire yesterday, I really like it.
Nice and lightweight easy to carry.
That’s great.
Buck all day long
Figures. You’d like the Chinese knife. Not surprised.
There’s a lot of knives I like made all over the world.
I’m not goi g yo hate a knife just because it’s made in China. I’m not that kind of channel. I show all the knives.
Love my 722 Buck Spitfire, on sale for $25 at Rural King. Strong and sleek - Slim Goodbody? Fantastic EDC. JfOH
I've skinned and quartered 3 deer with this without sharpening. For a cheapo I was impressed.
Slippery handle?
Buck 722 for me.
Sweet thin little knife! I really dig d2, but I'm not near any large bodies of water on a consistent basis. This in d2 or 154cm would be a killer combo.
Its a good budget option that is made here in America! Its got the okc rat1 and spyderco tenacious beat in my book.
I have the buck spit fire same color I like mine own a bunch of folder buck knives
@@georgeveneziano2754 very cool.
Got an exclusive micarta handle with s30v blade steel 60 bucks.
Score
I like kubey but that buck looks a lot nicer and it’s a lock back, which is a better lock in my opinion. But to each there own
Buck is pretending to sell one handed folders but they are not. This knife is tight as a drum in a bad way. It feels like they used glue for a lube. No matter if they put a hole in the blade or a thumb stud you are not flicking a Buck like you do a spiderco. I like the made in America and quality of materials in buck. Maybe the buck designers need to own some spiderco knives to figure out what makes a good modern folder.
Lol true dat.
If I wanted a flippy opener, I would have gotten a spyderco. It's a utilitarian device for me, not a fidget spinner.
Well-said 😅
You can adjust the tightness with a torc bit. Also,the washers (plastic) can easily be replaced with 1/4" brass ones....and it makes it buttery smooth and fast.
I would really love to see buck step up their game
Right. They have been an absolute staple in the knife community. I would like to see them evolve with the times.
Agreed, the 110 gets all of the attention to more premium options. I am kind of interested In checking out their shift or paradigm shift though.
they are if youve been paying attn....some nice stuff recetly and planned
$50 is not budget imo. $10-$25 would be considered budget for that size knife
Hmm okay. I think that’s something tough to define exactly what is budget, affordable, mid range, and high end.
Buck knife Forever Warranty, So I would choose the Buck Spitfire.
What are your thoughts on the 722 Spitfire being a kids first knife? Mine are 9 and 7. Just got back from camping and my kids were asking me about when they will get to have their first knife. The first folder I handled was Buck 110 way back in 1984 when I was really young. Still love the 110 and frequently carry my 3 dot 1980-81 in 440C. I now have too many expensive folders to name by all the usual suspect USA knife companies. But I'm thinking the Spitfire would be good for their first blade because it's Made here in Idaho where we live, is inexpensive, is thin, has a sturdy mid-length lockback, comes in orange so they can see it at camp, has a pocket clip and is 420HC which is easy to maintain. I was leaning towards a Buck 112 for them, but it's a little different animal. I would rather stay away from liner locks as I have never liked them. You said this was 7.2 oz when I think that is the 110 you referring to. I think the Spitfire is 3 oz.
I think I did misspeak on the weight as it is 3.2oz.
I love the idea of this as a kids knife ESPECIALLY since you live where it’s made. No question this is the knife for your kids first ones!!!!
Was gonna get this i liked the look its now 50 on Amazon dang even more crazy giod options a yr later come on buck
Yes better options for $50
Can the spitfire be set for fast action like loosing the pivot screw or did they make it like that on purpose
I’m not sure I didn’t look at it that close and it was just a loaner so I don’t have it any longer to check.
It's made in the USA. Disliked for trying to hate on the spitfire. Chicom.
FYI just got one from Amazon. Not happy at all. Fit and finish are horrible. I own many buck knives and never had one so unfinished. Sending it back.
That’s too bad.
Deberías comparar la calidad de corte y la preservación del filó!!
Excelente video
Buck es el clásico americano!! Y el cual puedes adquirir hasta en Walmart
Can pivot adjustment help with being able to shake the blade closed? The custom options are pretty neat, but I don’t know if a marbled CF and S35VN version of this is worth $154. Thoughts?
It’s not so much the pivot but the style of lock.
@@DirkWerning bummer. Was the construction of this one any good? I got a custom 112 recently (I’ve been on a small traditional knife kick), and it was significantly better feeling than any 110 I’ve handled. I wonder if that carries over to knives of this style.
@@Orochi_001 the quality was good. But it’s a $40 ish dollar knife and I think there are better options out there.
I would rather have that Buck then a WE made in china
Everyone is entitled to your own opinions.
Appears that you have been grinding the recurve out of that blade. I have the s35vn version with G10 scales (custom shop $90) and each time I sharpen it (3x so far as I use it as my all purpose daily as well as camping and wood shaving/carving through knots etc) I am purposely grinding some of that recurve off as I've no use for that. I suppose I could do it all in one go and spend an entire afternoon on it... lol
USA MADE
I’d probably go with the Kubey.
Agreed