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Couldn't you replace the scales on the Buck Slims? I know they are riveted on but anybody could drill those out or grind off the head and replace it with screws or bolts so that's not a real big deal.
I am looking for a new budget EDC knife. Budget because I do not like to put a big investment into something that is fairly easily lost or stolen. So I am setting the budget to $30. I would prefer a blade over 3" and under 4". No assist (legality reasons). And preferably something that could be customized. My idea of customization is probably different from most peoples. Most wouldn't consider the 112 slim customizable, but as long as i could drill out the rivets, replace the scales, and replace the rivets with screws, I'd consider it customizable. And being easy to clean and maintain is a plus.
You assume somebody already makes a more expensive knife the way I like it. They don't. I would like to start making my own knives in the near future. Folders, probably lockbacks with better materials. I like the Bucks, but I hate the bolsters. Something like a Buck 110 or 112 with no bolsters, steel liner, high carbon steel blade with a flat, or scandi grind. That'd be perfect, who makes that?
Would any of these knives be a good outdoor/bushcraft knife? I don't mean as a main outdoor or bushcraft knife since I already have fixed blades in that role, but maybe as a backup to toss into a bugout bag or two? What would be the top choice for light outdoor duty?
You assume somebody already makes a more expensive knife the way I like it. They don't. I would like to start making my own knives in the near future. Folders, probably lockbacks with better materials. I like the Bucks, but I hate the bolsters. Something like a Buck 110 or 112 with no bolsters, steel liner, high carbon steel blade with a flat, or scandi grind. That'd be perfect, who makes that?
What about the plastic grip bucks as a US made alternative to the Doziers?
I have a 112 Slim with the plastic handle that I use as a work knife. I compare it favorably with the KaBar Dozier in quality and value and it's US made, if that makes a difference to you.
It's 1095, pinnah mentioned it in his post.It's a lockback sodbuster type with a "high carbon steel" blade. It doesn't say which so perhaps they are hiding something.
It's 1095, pinnah mentioned it in his post.