Reviews and Ratings for Buck 252 Trunk Flipper Knife 2.875" Cleaver Plain Blade, Tan (Khaki) G10 Handles (0252TNS) - 13046
Buck 252 Trunk Flipper Knife 2.875" Cleaver Plain Blade, Tan (Khaki) G10 Handles (0252TNS)rated 4.125 stars out of 5 (8 reviews)
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Buck 252 Trunk Flipper Knife 2.875 inch Cleaver Plain Blade, Tan (Khaki) G10 Handles (0252TNS)

 

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Buck 252 Trunk Flipper Knife 2.875" Cleaver Plain Blade, Tan (Khaki) G10 Handles (0252TNS)
rated 5 stars out of 5
Jeffery
Ellijay, Ga
Apr 05, 2021
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Suprised me

I've been wanting one of these cleaver style flippers for a while. Boy am I impressed with this knife at this price. Smooth, sharp, great balance. This might be the best $20 i spend on anything all year. I don't think I can find anything I don't like about this knife. If you are thinking of getting one, don't think, just get one, you won't regret it at this price.
Buck 252 Trunk Flipper Knife 2.875" Cleaver Plain Blade, Tan (Khaki) G10 Handles (0252TNS)
rated 5 stars out of 5
Ray
 , Delaware
Jun 14, 2024
Pros: Blade Material, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Overall Quality
Cons: None

Great little work knife!

Buck has come up with a great little work knife that is budget friendly and fits the pocket nicely. I liked it so much I bought one for my son who loves it and says all his friends like it as well and want to know where he got it. I told him KnifeCenter is the way to go. I have put mine to some hard use and it has held up well. Highly recommend this knife!
Buck 252 Trunk Flipper Knife 2.875" Cleaver Plain Blade, Tan (Khaki) G10 Handles (0252TNS)
rated 5 stars out of 5
Rick
Texas
Mar 19, 2021
Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Good Unit

Excellent value for everyday use and carry. Nice blade grind and sharp edge. Good fit and finish at this price point.
Buck 252 Trunk Flipper Knife 2.875" Cleaver Plain Blade, Tan (Khaki) G10 Handles (0252TNS)
rated 4 stars out of 5
Laurens P
 Singapore
Mar 22, 2021
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality
Cons: Pocket Clip

Awesome cleaver

Awesome little folding cleaver. Needs a little encouragement for deployment. I believe after breaking in, it would be smoother.
Buck 252 Trunk Flipper Knife 2.875" Cleaver Plain Blade, Tan (Khaki) G10 Handles (0252TNS)
rated 4 stars out of 5
Salvatore' J. Canzone
 Mississippi
Sep 26, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight
Cons: Handle Material

The Cleaver

Excellent knife for everyday carry. I will never carry another style blade . The Cleaver is by far the ultimate. Cuts chops whittles and just plain badass!! Thanks Buck!!
Buck 252 Trunk Flipper Knife 2.875" Cleaver Plain Blade, Tan (Khaki) G10 Handles (0252TNS)
rated 4 stars out of 5
Anicus
 USA
Aug 13, 2022
Pros: None
Cons: None

Nice little knife with a few flaws

This knife is not bad at all for it's price point. The blade came fairly sharp out of the box and the G10 handles have a grippy texture and a nice shape with reversible pocket clip. The grip is a bit small and does not fill the hand as much as I would like. The handle is also a little short for my hand, about three and a half fingers.The blade opens well with the thumb studs, but not as well with the flipper tab. Most flippers I've used have a bit of detent that allows some force to build to flick open the blade, but this knife has none. It will only open about halfway with the flipper tab alone. But give it a wrist flick when you use the tab and it will swing open nicely. I really like Buck as a brand. Their USA made knives are great but this knife is obviously made in China. Nice little work or toolbox knife but not something I would EDC. Still I think it's well worth the asking price.
Buck 252 Trunk Flipper Knife 2.875" Cleaver Plain Blade, Tan (Khaki) G10 Handles (0252TNS)
rated 3 stars out of 5
Paul M
 New York
Feb 21, 2021
Pros: Weight, Pocket Clip, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Handle Feel

Good looking but limited

This is an attractive knife good for EDC. I gave it an average rating for a couple of reasons. After lubricating and working back and forth, I could not get this knife to fully open with the flipper, there just isn't enough leverage. I'm not a big man and found the overall size to be small, making it slightly uncomfortable to work with. Larger hands would have a real issue with it. It came out of the box reasonably sharp and it took little effort to make it razor sharp. Use is good for lightweight duty and, like my other Buck knives, it is built well.
Buck 252 Trunk Flipper Knife 2.875" Cleaver Plain Blade, Tan (Khaki) G10 Handles (0252TNS)
rated 3 stars out of 5
Mohunter
 , mo
Mar 16, 2021
Pros: Weight
Cons: Pocket Clip

EDC

Pros: small carry size. Efficient blade design Cons: flipper doesn’t get it full open, feels a little small in your hand, pocket clip starts too tight Recommend the Gerber over this one.