Added: Dec 1, 2008
From: nutnfancy
Duration: 10:6
Hot cars, cool guns, fancy knives are all great. But truth be told I am a fan of high value, that is things that deliver high performance at a very reasonable cost. That's where my loyalties lie and hopefully that message comes through in most of my videos. Here I cover a perfect example of high value, seemingly high performance knives: The Buck Bantam Series. These knives possess many qualities that I like: lightweight, low cost, good steel, strong lockups, clips that hold tight, hollow grinding, comfy handles, and a choice of finishes (the Real Tree camo version looks awesome). Moreover, their 420HC steel is expertly hardened, cryogenically treated, and tempered making them, from many reports, outstanding edge-holders at this price point. Also they have a nice grind terminating in sharp, shallow angle edges that need no re-grinding. But all is not perfect in Buckland: the clip is pivot mounted and can't be switched, the smallest model (BBW) doesn't even have one (?!). Any they may not be the fastest deploying Zytel knives out there and you might get one with a stodgy, overly tight pivot pin (like one example I show of the smallest BBW model; second one was fine). But these Bantams remain excellent high value EDC, hunting, or lightweight tactical choices...even if you have more money!Nutnfancy Likability Scale (price considered):Bantam BHW (largest): 8 of 10Bantam BLW (mid size): 8 of 10Bantam BBW (smallest): 4 of 10 (needs clip, pivot screw being tight slows deployment greatly in SOME BBWs)UPDATE 9/08: I sent my BBW to Buck for a replacement for a smoother deploying one (the other BBW I have deploys smoothly!). The response was this from "Debbie": "This is how this knife is made. It is not suppose to be a one handed opening." What?! Sounds made up. Nevertheless BBW model downrated in NLS.
Channel: Tech
Tags: 110 420hc ascent benchmade blade-tech buck byrd cabela's cold delica endura flash ganyana hunting knife knives lightweight pocketknife sog spyderco steel tenacious voyager zytel
Rating: 4.83 (35 ratings) Views: 3508' favoriteCount='7 Comments: 25
Anthonya01 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - the audio is a bit lower quality than before, for some reason!
nutnfancy Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - The review on some Fenix lights are coming.
nutnfancy Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - So generous...thanks.
chrisw40 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - right on
jaller404 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - OUTSTANDING THANKS! 5-sies
gbuck1212 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - do you have a buck iceman if so would you review it thanks alot great vid
nigahiga001010 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - What knife should i get if i only have 30 dollars ?
nutnfancy Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - Sorry don't have that one.
nutnfancy Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - See my playlist "Under $40" folding knives.
nigahiga001010 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - I will get this or the Ontario Rat 1 which should i get im in boyscouts so it needs to be sharp once i get it and be durable and longlasting
jesjes2 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - Ya i like this knife i have the large and the medium size ones and i use my large one to baton wood :P
bfswdab Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - nutn u cant use thumbstuds for crap u could'nt even open the CS ti-lite.
WongKonPow Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - I would say Rat 1, better steel, but is more than 30 dollars
WongKonPow Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - no, he's right with this knife, you need to wrist it.
kiahs1 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - I really like the big one. Gonna throw one in my next order. One correction. Since the Bantam is made in China, it doesn't have the Bos heat treat, but they are doing a good job from what I've heard.
TheMantastic Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - I've got one of these (the BHW) and they are indeed a ***** to thumbflick, or at least mine is. Using nothing but thumb it will only open until about half. Also, while I'm able to flick my ti-lite open with my thumb I can imagine some people can't because unless you have thin thumbs it's kinda hard to reach the stud. I think it's a bit too buried in the handle.
nutnfancy Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - WongKonPow is right. Go with the RAT 1.
DixieGuns Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - Hey man i really want this and i went to yourcornerstore and it said the Bantam BLW's system of carry was a lanyard. Does it still have that clip on it?
aggelos123 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - ha u said "wrist action" rat 1 is great! it's under $40 bucks online for mid $20
ceazer519 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - i bought the 285 bantam with a black handle a couple months ago its a nice edc folder. i cant complain. i also bought the Winchester 7173 Win Cipher for about the same price. man this thing is sharp lol. i cant find any reviews on it tho so if you ever came across one id love to watch it
jonnyfgroove Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - The small one does not have a clip, the two larger ones do.
Lock1454 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - Great review, helped me to decide to pick these up to start my collection with. I just got my BBW and BLW in today. I'm pretty happy with the BBW, but the BLW is really just too hard to open/close; the BBW is actually smoother and easier. I guess you got a bit unlucky with your BBW, while I got a bit unlucky with my BLW :\ When I press down the lock on the BBW, I can actually shake the blade lose with a slight wrist action, my BLW really needs two hands...
aaron5544 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - i agree sometimes i even side with a different brand because of how easy it is to open. i have to have quality too, i think that goes with it being easy to open
ad1000z Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - u get enjoyment out of knives? u fuckin loser, probably cant fight for shit
lilnbl12123 Says:
Dec 1, 2008 - YES!!!Finally someone reviewed this knife.it is my favourite knife and i have been checking youtube all the time.great vid 5 STARS!i have the BKW in the black handles.