Buck Knives: Buck Marksman Tanto Knife, BU-831BKS
The illustrated Buck Knife is the Buck Marksman Tanto Knife, made in collaboration with Grant and Gavin Hawk, that features a 3 1/2" tanto blade made of 154CM stainless steel, .120" thick. The blade of this Buck Knife has a non reflective black oxide stonewash finish, an oval hole, Flipper and a ball bearing pivot system for smooth, ambidextrous one hand opening. The black aluminum handle, 4 3/4" closed, is contoured and grooved for secure grip, and it has the SLS (Strong Lock System) developed by Grant and Gavin Hawk. A side to side reversible discrete carry stainless steel pocket clip is mounted at the butt end of this Buck Knife. The Buck Marksman Tanto Knife has an overall open length of 8 1/4", and it weighs 4.3 ounces. Proudly made in the USA.
From the Buck website: When Buck designed the Marksman™, the features definitely deliver one of the strongest locking blades available for tactical operatives. Utilizing the locking mechanism developed by Grant and Gavin Hawk, the new SLS (Strong Lock System) is one of the strongest locking mechanisms on the market. The SLS, once deployed, offers the strength of a fixed blade. An innovative ball bearing pivot system allows for quick and easy opening by simply sliding one finger along the strap. Fully opening the blade securely engages the SLS. With a hefty blade of 154CM steel and a solid aluminum handle, the Marksman™ is designed for heavy tactical operations.
From the Buck manufacturer's catalog: To close: Holding the back of the knife, release the blade by slightly raising the front end of the lock strap where the notches are. Be sure to control the blade as the ball bearing system greatly minimizes any friction allowing the blade to close quickly.
Buck Knives: Buck Marksman Tanto Knife, BU-831BKS
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