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To meet the need for a lightweight, safe and affordable knife, the Bantams were developed. Quality and durability were the main goals, as was reliability. The lockback mechanism adds the necessary safety features, and the various camo patterns give them added use in the field, or simply look good for daily carry. Originally produced in China, Buck brought the Bantams to their Post Falls facility for USA production in 2009. Also offered in various camo patterns, the Bantam has been a best seller from the beginning.
Buck's sleek, new series of lightweight mid-lock backs features a host of convenient, easy to use enhancements. From the tip of the blade, through the wide sloping edge, these knives are ready to meet the ever expanding everyday demands. The lightweight ETP handle offers a firm, well-balanced grip. Available in Mossy Oak Break-Up, Mossy Oak Blaze and Mossy Oak Blaze Pink camo there is a color for everyone. Thumb studs on both sides of the blade provide easy, one hand opening, while the mid-lock back location makes for a smooth closing. These knives come in multiple sizes to meet any personality, and all are priced to meet every wallet size.
Features
Lightweight and extremely durable
420HC Stainless steel drop-point blade
One-hand opening
Positive locking system for safety
Textured ETP handle
Available in Mossy Oak Break-Up, Mossy Oak Blaze and Mossy Oak Blaze Pink camo
Zytel Handles
A nylon polymer that is lightweight and extremely durable, Zytel can be shaped and textured to provide excellent grip.
Lockback
The lockback system has been used for many decades. It can usually be found on the knife spine and it provides a strong lockup that will wear well.
420HC Stainless Steel
An affordable American-made stainless steel that is easy to maintain, highly rust-resistant, and versatile enough to work on many different knife styles.
Minimalist and utilitarian, reasonably sturdy, fit and finish good, and all most people need to open packages and other day to day stuff. It's just big enough to be useful outdoors too, in a lot of cases. You probably won't imagine yourself taking the Bantam BBW and conquering the wilderness with it, but you can open a pack of dogs with it and sharpen a stick to cook them with. Want more? Spend more. Don't want more? You're good to go.
The bantams are the best budget folder out there, been carrying them for 15 years. Very nice craftsmanship for the price, the blade shape & finish are absolitely beautiful... this is my favorite blade even of the more expensive folders I own. The blade is sturdy & sharp.It's just a cool looking knife, the handle shape is awesome & very comfortable I'm the hand. The textured part of the handle is pretty grippy, I wish the whole handle was textured.It's a great lightweight EDC or backup knife, I like carrying inexpensive but good knives because they can get lost or damaged when working. This very compact size can fit even a change pocket, the lack of a clip really makes it compact. I also have the larger size with clip which is great too but takes up more space. The only downside for me is that the handle is not that wide so it's a little uncomfortable for me to open one handed with long fingers (I wear L to XL gloves). And the opening is stiff, you cant flip this open... which doesnt bother me but I have heard in some places flippers are banned so this would be a good option for those places.
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Great lightweight knife.
This is a great knife for everyday tasks and very lightweight. I have field dressed several deer with this knife and it does a great job at it. It rides in a pocket pretty nice and is easy to one hand open. It does have a lockback so not the fastest to close. For the price this is a great value. It does have a plastic body so not the strongest for heavy duty tasks. Stainless and plastic construction mean that it is easy to clean with hot water or in a dishwasher.
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