Buck Vanguard Knife Review
Benefits
The Vanguard with Rubber handle by Buck is built using only the finest materials, from its 420 HC steel blade which is easy to sharpen, yet holds an edge, to its extremely functional rubber handle accented by the polished brass handguard and butt, this hunting knife is ready to take the punishment that pursuing your next trophy can put it through. This neat package is finished by the included leather sheath.
Features
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epinion user smallmouth’s Full Review:
Vanguard (Rubber) Knife from Buck Knives
I am an outdoorsman primarily from the Northern woods and wilderness. I make a living fishing, hunting, and trapping. Any outdoorsman will tell you how important their equipment and gear is to the success of their outing but perhaps the most important piece of equipment is the knife. The Knife choices for an outdoorsman are endless. I rely on the Buck Vanguard and consider it the best all around fixed blade knife on the market. It is a no-nonsense trustworthy knife, American made from a company that has been time proven and trusted for over 100 years.
Size and Appearance:
The Vanguard knife has a total length of 8 1/2 inches with a 4 1/8 inch blade length. It weighs in at a steady well balanced weight of 6.6 ounces. The knife I never leave behind is the rubber handled Vanguard which has been on my belt for years. It is a good looking knife, with a black rubber textured handle, brass butt and guard, and stainless steel blade. This knife has an incredibly nice feel to it. You really have to hold one and see for yourself. It is heavy enough to know it is there but not too heavy for a ton of use. It is extremely well balanced.-
Durability:
Any quality knife like this one is extremely durable when used correctly. I have used my Vanguard for over 6 years with everyday use for more than six months straight. It has been used to field dress Moose, Deer, Turkey and Bear, Salmon, Trout, Pike and Crappy. I use it as my primary skinning knife on Coyote, Fox, Fisher, Raccoon, Skunk, Bobcat, and Otter. I find it a little bit large for Marten, Mink, Muskrat and Ermine and I use a smaller knife for these tasks. I have found the Buck Vanguard to work excellent for clean skinning and fleshing beaver. The blade is just the right width and size for this task.
Anyone who spends time in the field or on the water finds many uses for their knife, some which are not in the best interest of the longevity of the knife. I have used mine to get out of a pinch plenty of times, once to actually pry my hand out of a trap that was secured to a tree. This is one reason why I like a fixed blade knife which can be worn on a belt and be very rigid and rugged. I have used mine to pound over nails with the but, which I don’t recommend because of the brass butt is a soft metal, but sometimes it has to be done. I have cut plenty of rope and hair which can be tough on a blade, I have put this knife through the test and it has passed with flying colors.
I do not recommend twisting any screws or pounding nails with any knife. Never pry with a blade unless absolutely necessary. Screws and prying have proven to be very detrimental to knife blades.
This knife is completely weather resistant. I have never found any wear or tear from any weather condition including 41 degrees below zero and 105 degrees above. I have used mine in snow, rain, sleet and hail and have never seen any damage or wear from the weather. The metal and rubber of course do not absorb any water.
Handle:
Buck offers a couple of different handles on their Vanguard model knife. The one I prefer for everyday use is the black rubber textured handle. I have found it to be very comfortable in the hand and also very rugged. This grip offers a no-slip grip to the user which is important during wet or bloody conditions which knives are commonly used in.
Blade:
The blade is made from stainless steel in the shape of a drop-point. This blade has a gentle, sloping convex curve to the point. Its thicker point is stronger for heavy tasks. The thicker tip is a positive for abuse but a negative for easy penetration. It is made for several uses with this shape excluding none. It is made from 420HC stainless steel which is not one of the hardest steels. This means it will require sharpening with frequent use or hard use but it is extremely easy to sharpen and keep an edge on. It will not rust either. I use an old sharpening stone and within five minutes can put a blade on for shaving if I dare.
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Knives - General | High Speed Knives | 01 December 2009 |
