Some questions about the Buck 305 Lancer

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supergnat

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Based on my pleasant experience with a Buck 379 Solo I picked up on impulse, I've decided to get a Buck 305. But I've got some questions.

Question #1: Is it hard to open the smaller blade? I like the idea of a secondary blade, but my experience with small multi-blade slipjoints over the years is that the smaller blades are useless unless you've got something you can use as a lever...

Question #2: I see it available in wood and in valox. Does one age better than the other? Will they both stand up to being in the same pocket as my keys? Which one am I more likely to wish I hadn't gotten 10 years from now?

Thanks!
 
Finger nic is good sized so if you have any nail at all should be little problem opening it. This size knife is not a lever, either blade will break if you are using to pry on stuff. The little blade is likely a pipe man's blade. Handy for scraping the bowl. Or you could sharpen up razor sharp and use it to cut delicate stuff. I personally have never carried a 305, I used a 309 as a watch pocket knife. The black sawcut Valox scales will handle you keys for 20 years or so then you might notice some wear. The brass and wood is 'prettier' but the black sawcut has historical tradition.

300Bucks
 
Excellent! Thank you for your response!

So since I value durable more than pretty, I suppose I'll get the valox scales instead of the wood.

--supergnat
 
I bought my dad A Lancer and I carry a Deuce. 3 stores here sell them. I like them.
 
I've carried a Lancer on and have had no issues with being difficult to open.
 
I was gifted a 1988, 305 from a Buck collector and carried it. It's so small it fits in my watch pocket and I don't know it's there. It has the valox scales and those hold up well but my keys don't rub against it. Mine opens smoothly. It works in opening the mail. Good luck, DM
 
I don't wear jeans very often, but when I do, I have a 305 in my watch pocket. Mine is from 2009 and is a GYS Charcoal Dymondwood model. I don't think you can go wrong.
 
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