Reviews and Ratings for Buck 286 Bantam BHW Folding 3-5/8" Plain Satin Blade, Mossy Oak Blaze Handles - 3897
Buck 286 Bantam BHW Folding 3-5/8" Plain Satin Blade, Mossy Oak Blaze Handlesrated 3.5 stars out of 5 (4 reviews)
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Buck 286 Bantam BHW Folding 3-5/8 inch Plain Satin Blade, Mossy Oak Blaze Handles

 

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Buck 286 Bantam BHW Folding 3-5/8" Plain Satin Blade, Mossy Oak Blaze Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Paul
 Bristol, ri
Jul 25, 2012
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality
Cons: None

Great value

Wanted a new knife, perfect. Clip very convenient. Sharp, useful. Excellent value.
Buck 286 Bantam BHW Folding 3-5/8" Plain Satin Blade, Mossy Oak Blaze Handles
rated 4 stars out of 5
Karl S
New Zealand
May 29, 2015
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Bantam BHW 3-5/8" folder

Great economical all arounder that can do most things. It is light, has a good lock and a reasonable grip, the bright orange hanle is great so you can find it again if you have put it down in the bush.
Buck 286 Bantam BHW Folding 3-5/8" Plain Satin Blade, Mossy Oak Blaze Handles
rated 3 stars out of 5
Roxtar
 Toledo, OH
Nov 11, 2021
Pros: Weight, Handle Material
Cons: Lock Ease of Use, Pocket Clip

I really wanted to love this knife, but...

I've been a Buck knife owner since I was 8 years old. I have a brand loyalty to this company, if only for my childhood memories. I was attracted to this knife by its size, color, shape, and price. Upon receiving it, I was a bit concerned about the factory blade sharpness. After using it to tear-down roughly 20 boxes, I did notice the blade edge lost some sharpness. Sadly, it's a bit challenging to open this knife single-handed. What's worse (or safer?) is that the locking release mechanism truly requires some pressure in order to release the blade from its locked position. The pocket clip is also extremely tight, making it challenging to secure quickly. Maybe over time these issues will ease -- only time will tell. Still, the blade aligns nicely in its handle and swings-open smoothly (when using 2 hands). The grip is fairly nice -- even though it could use some texture/checkering. The Buck lifetime warranty is also another really nice feature.
Buck 286 Bantam BHW Folding 3-5/8" Plain Satin Blade, Mossy Oak Blaze Handles
rated 2 stars out of 5
Silver Fox
 East Hampton, Ny
Feb 13, 2026
Pros: None
Cons: Ease of Opening, Lock Ease of Use

Stiff!

Impossible to open with just thumb! If it only had a thumb stub!
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