Buck Omni Hunter Folding Knife
Mar 5, 2011 22:03:20 GMT
Post by Sébastien on Mar 5, 2011 22:03:20 GMT
Buck Omni Hunter Folding Knife (4'' plain edge blade version)
by
Sébastien Bilodeau, Montréal, Québec
Blade review cravings can be very troublesome. The shakes and the obsessing thoughts about sharp weapons were starting to affect my life, so I'll type this review before they send me to rehab with a straightjacket on.
Bladolism. There is help. Call toll free to ...........
Introduction
I bought this knife with a bunch of other blades. I chose this one because I liked it's bellied, 4'' long blade. C'mon, what's not to like about a 4'' bladed folder ? I got it from www.yourcornerstore.com. Prices was very low, shipping was cheap (but a bit slow... I guess I got what I paid for on that front), nothing bad to say here. I might add that yourcornerstore doesn't give a shipment number, contrary to knifecenter.com (their prices and shipping charges are slightly higher, but I get a shipment number and quicker shipping with them).
This blade costed me slightly less than 40 $.
This knife arrived well-packaged. I quickly liked its look and feel. Let's take a look ...
Numbers, from www.knifecenter.com ; www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store ... ?s=BU397BK
•Blade: 4" 420HC Steel
•Handle length: 5 3/4"
•Weight: 4.6oz
•Handle: Thermoplastic base with Dynaflex rubber overmold
•Sheath: Nylon
•Locking mechanism: Lockback
Fittings
This blade's got sexy bootie man. Four inches long, spear point, with a pronounced belly. Edge is paper-cutting sharp. The blade has a finger choil. It's back has some gimping, which is very round. It slightly improves traction and doesn't feel uncomfortable. A fine compromise IMHO, but tacticool folks might prefer sharper gimping, for greater traction. The blade has an ambidexterous thumbstud. It is made of Buck's 420 HC stainless steel. I haven't cut anything (except paper) with this blade so I can't say anything about its durability, but I have heard Buck temper their metal very, very well. Overall, the blade sharp edge and big belly seem made mostly for hunting tasks ; skinning, breaking up game.
The handle is made in thermoplastic and rubber. It is comfortable, large and grippy, but also comes with a few flaws. On the bright side, the handle is large and long. I believe it will fit most hands and most type of gripping techniques. Also, the ergonomics of this handle are very good, IMHO. The angled grip, its multiple ridges and finger choils offer very good traction. However, the grip has a few flaws. The ridges near the blade's resting place are irritating and uncomfortable. The thermoplastic is almost sharp and will likely start to become irritating to working, unprotected hands.
This folder has no pocket clip and comes with a nylon sheath. It is an elegant, well-made sheath. There isn't much else to say about it...
Handling
Overall, the knife feels nice in hand. The handle offers a strong, comfortable grip. However, the sharp ridges of the blade's resting place are a bit sharp and irritating. The folder feels very light for its size. Although this knife is almost 10'' long when opened, it weights only 4.6 oz, a feather weight for a tool of this size.
The lock feels very strong. The blades opens with a loud snapping noise and doesn't move. The lock is easy to close. Deploying the blade isn't tough. The thumbstud is large and easy to access, and openning the knife quickly can be done with a little practice. Although this knife opens a bit slower than some of my smaller folders, it still opens up quickly and easily.
For those who like to think of knives as self-defense tools**, this one might be interesting. The blade is sizable, sharp and easy to deploy. However, the large size of the knife and the fact that it must be carried inside a pocket (uncomfortable and hard to deploy from) or in its sheath (very hard to deploy quickly) are significant downsides.
**I have no clue abotu self-defense stuff. I only read a few things on the net and went to a few self-defense seminars and knife-fighting classes. Take my words with plenty of salt and don't rely on them if you need serious info on the subject of using a knife for self-defense.
Conclusion
Pros
-Large, sharp, well-tempered blade
-Large, ergonomic handle
-Very light for its size
Cons
-Irritating grip for ungloved hands
-Might be too large for pocket carrying
Overall, the design of this knife seems to be made for hunters who need a blade to break down downed animals. Since I know nearly nothing on that subject, I won't try saying if this knife would fulfill well that function. However, I think this knife's grippy handle and light weight will likely be very handy on the field. Also, wearing gloves will likely decrease the irritation factor of the handle.
In the end, I am quite happy with this knife. It is a simple, cool design IMO, and comes at an affordable cost. What's not to like on an affordable 4'' blade folder ? Nothing, and that's not my two cents, it's just common sense
I hope you enjoyed this review and I hope my cravings will continue so that I can type reviews for my other, numerous, unreviewed blades ...
by
Sébastien Bilodeau, Montréal, Québec
Blade review cravings can be very troublesome. The shakes and the obsessing thoughts about sharp weapons were starting to affect my life, so I'll type this review before they send me to rehab with a straightjacket on.
Bladolism. There is help. Call toll free to ...........
Introduction
I bought this knife with a bunch of other blades. I chose this one because I liked it's bellied, 4'' long blade. C'mon, what's not to like about a 4'' bladed folder ? I got it from www.yourcornerstore.com. Prices was very low, shipping was cheap (but a bit slow... I guess I got what I paid for on that front), nothing bad to say here. I might add that yourcornerstore doesn't give a shipment number, contrary to knifecenter.com (their prices and shipping charges are slightly higher, but I get a shipment number and quicker shipping with them).
This blade costed me slightly less than 40 $.
This knife arrived well-packaged. I quickly liked its look and feel. Let's take a look ...
Numbers, from www.knifecenter.com ; www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store ... ?s=BU397BK
•Blade: 4" 420HC Steel
•Handle length: 5 3/4"
•Weight: 4.6oz
•Handle: Thermoplastic base with Dynaflex rubber overmold
•Sheath: Nylon
•Locking mechanism: Lockback
Fittings
This blade's got sexy bootie man. Four inches long, spear point, with a pronounced belly. Edge is paper-cutting sharp. The blade has a finger choil. It's back has some gimping, which is very round. It slightly improves traction and doesn't feel uncomfortable. A fine compromise IMHO, but tacticool folks might prefer sharper gimping, for greater traction. The blade has an ambidexterous thumbstud. It is made of Buck's 420 HC stainless steel. I haven't cut anything (except paper) with this blade so I can't say anything about its durability, but I have heard Buck temper their metal very, very well. Overall, the blade sharp edge and big belly seem made mostly for hunting tasks ; skinning, breaking up game.
The handle is made in thermoplastic and rubber. It is comfortable, large and grippy, but also comes with a few flaws. On the bright side, the handle is large and long. I believe it will fit most hands and most type of gripping techniques. Also, the ergonomics of this handle are very good, IMHO. The angled grip, its multiple ridges and finger choils offer very good traction. However, the grip has a few flaws. The ridges near the blade's resting place are irritating and uncomfortable. The thermoplastic is almost sharp and will likely start to become irritating to working, unprotected hands.
This folder has no pocket clip and comes with a nylon sheath. It is an elegant, well-made sheath. There isn't much else to say about it...
Handling
Overall, the knife feels nice in hand. The handle offers a strong, comfortable grip. However, the sharp ridges of the blade's resting place are a bit sharp and irritating. The folder feels very light for its size. Although this knife is almost 10'' long when opened, it weights only 4.6 oz, a feather weight for a tool of this size.
The lock feels very strong. The blades opens with a loud snapping noise and doesn't move. The lock is easy to close. Deploying the blade isn't tough. The thumbstud is large and easy to access, and openning the knife quickly can be done with a little practice. Although this knife opens a bit slower than some of my smaller folders, it still opens up quickly and easily.
For those who like to think of knives as self-defense tools**, this one might be interesting. The blade is sizable, sharp and easy to deploy. However, the large size of the knife and the fact that it must be carried inside a pocket (uncomfortable and hard to deploy from) or in its sheath (very hard to deploy quickly) are significant downsides.
**I have no clue abotu self-defense stuff. I only read a few things on the net and went to a few self-defense seminars and knife-fighting classes. Take my words with plenty of salt and don't rely on them if you need serious info on the subject of using a knife for self-defense.
Conclusion
Pros
-Large, sharp, well-tempered blade
-Large, ergonomic handle
-Very light for its size
Cons
-Irritating grip for ungloved hands
-Might be too large for pocket carrying
Overall, the design of this knife seems to be made for hunters who need a blade to break down downed animals. Since I know nearly nothing on that subject, I won't try saying if this knife would fulfill well that function. However, I think this knife's grippy handle and light weight will likely be very handy on the field. Also, wearing gloves will likely decrease the irritation factor of the handle.
In the end, I am quite happy with this knife. It is a simple, cool design IMO, and comes at an affordable cost. What's not to like on an affordable 4'' blade folder ? Nothing, and that's not my two cents, it's just common sense
I hope you enjoyed this review and I hope my cravings will continue so that I can type reviews for my other, numerous, unreviewed blades ...
