Buck Bravo Knife - great pocket knife

[Jpak]

Just picked up this Buck Bravo knife on ebay. I've been using Spyderco knives for a long while now, but got sick of having the tips break off and having to pay $20 for Spyderco to repair the blade. Anyways, this is my first Buck knife. I never really considered buying a Buck until I stumbled on this Bravo version on ebay. This is a hefty pocket knife...it tips the scales at 7+ ounces, it has a 3.5 inch blade, and is around 8 inches open. The blade is made of 154CM Stainless Steel, and apparently, what sets this knife apart is that it has the Besh Wedge Blade Technology...which means that the blade is the same thickness throughout and has a special tip that is well suited for prying and puncturing.

This looks and definitely feels like a sturdy knife...everything from the handle, pocket clip, liner lock and blade looks like it can take some abuse. Like I said, it's a bit on the heavy side for a pocket knife, but not to the point that it's uncomfortable. Definitely sturdier than the Spyderco knives I have.

[Big Galloot]

So...

You bought a knife with the tip pre-broken?

[Cracker]

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It's called tanto..
It's really much better then a conventional tip..
I bought myself a Eickhorn KM2000.. not a pockey knife.. but also a tanto..

As a pocket knife.. nothing beats a victorinox 2001-2007 issue Dutch army knife (Swiss made).. the new ones are onehand open.. I have a 2009 issue Dutch and German one in use now.. but I prefer the older Dutch model..


The new dutch model.. the fish descale tool is perfect to cut baguettes..


The civil version of the German version..

And yes, stainless steel has to be sharpened quite often.. buttt..
It doesn't rust.. it always functions, you can do a LOT with it..


Civil version of the old Dutch version.. the best knife I had..
All knives have better qualities then this knife, but this knife has the best overall use.. really.. and they aren't thát expensive at all.. If you find one.. be sure to buy one, you won't regret it

[biscuits brown]

Never heard of a tanto tip.
Whats its advantages? Looks less than efficient just from the picture.
A stabbing point can be useful

[Bypah]

I have one of the new bundeswehr Victorinox models.But , I like to get one without the serrated blade.
Cracker that Victorinox Dutch model looks nice....

But the only drawback is the serrated blade....not good! IMHO

Bundeswehr Victorinox pocket knife 2.jpg (18.37 KiB) Viewed 11276 times

[Cracker]

the Dutch one is made under license by zwanenburg..

I think they are a bit to thick, but if you wan't I can get you a brand new one..
The serrated blade is only sharpened on one side.. very.. very unpractical.. Easier to sharpen, and more cutting length.. but I prefer a straight blade aswell..

And the use of a tanto tip:

It still has a pointy tip, but with some more "body" behind it..
Doesnt brake of that easily as a coventional tip..

The top of the knife is sharpened.. so stabbing actually goes better with a tanto.. and they still have a "tip"..

http://www.outdoor-treasure.de/images/p ... 2000-3.jpg
I have this one with a flat handle

[biscuits brown]

Ahh. ok

[Cracker]

Tanto daggers can also be used as crowbars (wack it in like a wedge, then slap on the handle..)

[Bypah]

http://www.outdoor-treasure.de/images/p ... 2000-3.jpg
I have this one with a flat handle

Tht's the new Bundeswehr knife....the Kampfmesser 2000 it looks impressive.
ahhh...thanks for the offer.

[Cracker]

Yep, but I have a civil one (no eagle on the sheet) but they are quite expensive.. bought it as a birthday present for myself

And.. when it first came out of the box.. it was razor sharp.. really, i could shave my arm with it..
Very impressive.. and it feels very sturdy.. it's quite a thick blade..