{"title":"Buck","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuck Knives in South Africa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuck has been making folding knives in the United States since 1902, and the range here reflects that history: conservative designs, solid lockups and handle materials chosen to last rather than to look current. These are working knives more than collector pieces, though several models carry materials that put them comfortably into gift territory. NeonSales carries 23 Buck products, from R747 for a Bantam BLW up to R1,824 for a rosewood Vantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Buck products does NeonSales stock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday folders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bantam BLW, Nobleman in standard and carbon fibre, Haxby, Hi Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVantage series:\u003c\/strong\u003e in standard and rosewood handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire and Mini Spitfire:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminium-handled folders in black and orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSprint Select:\u003c\/strong\u003e in black and green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePursuit folding:\u003c\/strong\u003e small and large, aimed at field dressing and outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelkirk:\u003c\/strong\u003e folding with micarta scales, and the fixed blade version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed blades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skinner in ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBucklite Max:\u003c\/strong\u003e lightweight synthetic handled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFolder or fixed blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrengths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEveryday folder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePocketable, closes safely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral carry, opening, cutting, light utility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePursuit folding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger blade, grippy handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField use where a folder is still preferred for carry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed blade (Skinner, Selkirk)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo moving parts, strongest option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField dressing, camp work, anything demanding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle materials, and what they cost you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic handles such as those on the Bantam and Bucklite are light, grippy when wet and the cheapest option, which makes them the sensible working choice. Aluminium, as on the Spitfire, is more rigid and slimmer in the pocket. Micarta on the Selkirk is layered composite that grips better as your hands get damp and is the usual choice for a field knife. Rosewood, ebony and carbon fibre are chosen for appearance, and they push the price up accordingly without changing how the knife cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReading the model codes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuck listings carry a model number and a handle code, so a B722 BKS1 and a B722 ORS1 are the same Spitfire in black and orange respectively. If you know the model number you want, the letters after it tell you the handle and colour rather than a different knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich is the sensible first Buck?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bantam BLW or a Nobleman. Both are proper Buck folders at the accessible end, and neither has materials you are paying extra for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Selkirk folding and fixed?\u003c\/strong\u003e The same design philosophy in two formats. The fixed blade is stronger and easier to clean. The folder is easier to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these knives sharpened ready to use?\u003c\/strong\u003e They arrive with a working factory edge. Expect to touch it up on a stone or a sharpener before serious use, as with any production knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the boxed versions differ?\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxed indicates gift packaging rather than a different knife, and it is worth checking the listing if the knife is a present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knife-sharpeners\"\u003eKnife Sharpeners\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/holsters-and-bags\"\u003eHolsters and Bags\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/neonsales.co.za\/collections\/buck.oembed","provider":"NeonSales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}