Well I certainly appreciate the comments and suggestions that have been made so far.
I received my two little Buck Vantage Selects yesterday in the mail.
One was perfect the other not so much.
The good one opens really fast and locks very positively.
Sharp little knife as well.
I will give that one to my injured brother.
The other requires way to much wrist movement to fully open and lock.
And about half the time it just doesnt at all.
If I can get someone to tell me what size torx drive to get I will see if a slight adjust on the area of the pivot might work otherwise I will have to send it back to Buck.
Another thing about that one compared to the good one is that when the blade is fully locked the liner lock is almost full right to the back of the blade where as the good knife stops square in the middle of the back of the blade.
I can already tell I want a bigger knife than the Vantage small model.
So after looking at lots of youtube reviews and checking prices I have somewhat started considering the following knives in no certain preference.
1.Kershaw Skyline.
It can be had cheaper than all of the others and prices range from $35-$45.
And you get an awful lot with that little bit of money such as G-10 scales,14C28N blade steel and a lightweight knife of 2,3 ounces.
Best part is it's American made.
2.Buck Vantage Pro.
Pricier than the Kershaw but also come with G-10 scales,S 30V blade steel and pricing around $56-$60.
Sure wish both of my Vantage Selects would have been alike as it would have easily made a favorable impression with me towards the larger Pro model.
3.BenchMade Griptillian.
Looking at the Mini and the larger Griptilian and both with the modified drop point blades as the modified Sheepsfoot just doesnt do it for me.
Pricey but found a price of $80.75 shipped for the Mini and the large for $89.25.
Nice steel and they look to be well made and should be for the price.
Better yet American made.
4.Spyderco Delica.
Considering the regular blade and the flat ground blade on these.
Strange looking knives but they do grow on you.
They seem to have quite a following.
Good blade steel and come supposedly razor sharp from the factory in Japan.
Need to read up on a few more of their models as well such as the Endura and Centofante,Manix,etc.
There are some truely nice knives out on the market today.
I received my two little Buck Vantage Selects yesterday in the mail.
One was perfect the other not so much.
The good one opens really fast and locks very positively.
Sharp little knife as well.
I will give that one to my injured brother.
The other requires way to much wrist movement to fully open and lock.
And about half the time it just doesnt at all.
If I can get someone to tell me what size torx drive to get I will see if a slight adjust on the area of the pivot might work otherwise I will have to send it back to Buck.
Another thing about that one compared to the good one is that when the blade is fully locked the liner lock is almost full right to the back of the blade where as the good knife stops square in the middle of the back of the blade.
I can already tell I want a bigger knife than the Vantage small model.
So after looking at lots of youtube reviews and checking prices I have somewhat started considering the following knives in no certain preference.
1.Kershaw Skyline.
It can be had cheaper than all of the others and prices range from $35-$45.
And you get an awful lot with that little bit of money such as G-10 scales,14C28N blade steel and a lightweight knife of 2,3 ounces.
Best part is it's American made.
2.Buck Vantage Pro.
Pricier than the Kershaw but also come with G-10 scales,S 30V blade steel and pricing around $56-$60.
Sure wish both of my Vantage Selects would have been alike as it would have easily made a favorable impression with me towards the larger Pro model.
3.BenchMade Griptillian.
Looking at the Mini and the larger Griptilian and both with the modified drop point blades as the modified Sheepsfoot just doesnt do it for me.
Pricey but found a price of $80.75 shipped for the Mini and the large for $89.25.
Nice steel and they look to be well made and should be for the price.
Better yet American made.
4.Spyderco Delica.
Considering the regular blade and the flat ground blade on these.
Strange looking knives but they do grow on you.
They seem to have quite a following.
Good blade steel and come supposedly razor sharp from the factory in Japan.
Need to read up on a few more of their models as well such as the Endura and Centofante,Manix,etc.
There are some truely nice knives out on the market today.