The handle scales are made of textured G10 and the knife has stainless steel liners and liner lock design with a lanyard hole. The dual thumb studs are blackened steel and are highly textured for secure grip when opening the knife. Featuring a S30VN steel blade that has been stone washed, the blade shape is modified slight recurve drop point blade. From being able to cut cardboard to making feather sticks, this knife can do it all. This knife is meant for everyday carry and for taking care of various minor tasks. But “automatic” knives can run afoul of the law in many ways, so be sure to study up on your location before sliding this into your pocket.This is the PAN S30VN Stone Washed G10 Handle Liner Lock Dual Thumbstud Manual Folding Knife. With a 3.5-inch blade, the blade length shouldn’t be an issue in most places. But that comes with several caveats, mostly related to the law. So, when would I carry this knife? First, I’d say for many folks, the Deploy would fit the bill as a solid everyday carry knife. Buck Deploy Blackout Pro Review: A Tough Knife, Maybe for EDC (Photo/Sean McCoy) The lock seems good, although I’d still proceed with caution batoning with a folder. I used it in this configuration to baton wood - something I normally avoid with folding knives - for testing. Now, the knife won’t close even if you push the button. To “fully lock” the knife open, you slide the safety back toward the blade again. To close it, you just push the button again and fold it with your hand. Then, press a button next to the safety, and the blade springs instantly into position.Īt this point, the knife is what I would call “half locked” in the extended position. To open the blade, you first flick a safety slide - a plunge lock - away from the blade end of the handle. And I’m happy to report that the Deploy Blackout Pro has proven very safe in my use so far. When it comes to auto knives, the spooky factor comes in the possibility of the knife opening inadvertently. Buck Deploy: Locking Mechanism and Opening (Photo/Sean McCoy) It’s a small ding, but worth noting if you expect to use the knife a lot in wet, slippery circumstances (cleaning big game animals, for example). My only gripe is that with zero jimping on the blade spine, you rely on the significant finger choil to keep your hand from sliding if pressing the blade tip forward. It is comfortable and easy to grip securely in multiple configurations. Machined from aluminum, the Deploy handle sits nicely in the hand. While the Deploy has a great blade, let’s not ignore the handle. Fortunately, they tend to stay that way for a long time, and a quick stropping every couple of weeks will keep most EDC knives plenty sharp for months. Having used other Bos-treated knives, it is a chore to get them back to a factory finish. At that point, I don’t look forward to resharpening it. And darn if this won’t still slice a piece of notebook paper cleanly.Įventually, though, this knife will get dull. I’ve used it on cardboard boxes and even batoned wood a few times for testing. After weeks of daily carry and a few camping, turkey hunting, and fishing trips, the blade is still hairsplitting sharp. (Photo/Sean McCoy)Īnd that’s what Buck cooks up with the Deploy Blackout Pro. It’s very well-rounded, in that it will hold an edge, doesn’t corrode, and resists chipping.Ĭombine this with Buck’s excellent Bos heat treatment, and you have a recipe for one heck of a nice blade. The Buck Deploy Blackout Pro rocks S35VN, which, aside from a few other super steels, is one of the best all-around knife steels out there. So, let’s start here with some of the finest steel (a lot of) money can buy. For about $60 more than the original, I’d argue it’s worth the step up if for one simple reason: the steel. But the Blackout Pro is the version you want if you can stomach the $220 price tag. Sure, the original 838 Deploy is a great knife. But for 2023, Buck took a great design a step further with the Deploy Blackout Pro. The Buck Deploy launched in 2022 to rave reviews, and for good reason - it was a great design. Check Price at Buck Buck Deploy Blackout Pro Review
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