Buck Knives 192 Vanguard Hunting Knife with Sheath, DymaLux Handle, 6.3 oz | Strong Full Tang Design, 4-1/4" Drop Point 420HC Stainless Steel Blade, Fixed Outdoor Knife Made in the USA

I've been collecting knives since 1971 (yikes am I that old?) and my first knife was a Buck pocket knife. Over the years I have acquired dozens of more Buck knives and I still have them all because I have never had a issue of any kind with any of them. This 692 Vanguard is called a hunting knife by Buck but I think it can be an excellent EDC as well! The fit and finish are perfection. This is a very solidly built knife. This size and blade shape are perfect for an EDC for my use. Darn good looking too! When checked with Starrett digital micrometers and calipers all the knife's measurements met factory specs. The blade on this knife is .15" thick 420hc stainless steel. If you do your research you'll find that 420hc is widely used not only in knives but for other uses as well. Leatherman uses it extensively in their multi-tools. 420hc is renowned for its toughness and corrosion resistance. A gentleman at Buck found a way to consistently get the maximum hardness out of 420hc, 58 HRC. So you can expect good edge retention. 420hc is easy to sharpen as well. This knife was razor sharp right out of the box, requiring no sharpening before testing. I love the handle on this knife. The shape, grippy texture, and large brass hand guard give you confidence your hand won't slip even if is wet or greasy. Being very familiar with the steel I went into testing knowing I would not damage the knife and that any dulling caused would be easy to resharpen. The blade performed as expected and hardness tested at 58 HRC, also as expected. The supplied nylon sheath is a bit taco shaped but holds the knife snuggly. Nylon sheaths are my least favorite and I had a spare OEM leather one so I'll be using that. The wood handle Vanguard comes with a leather sheath, why doesn't this model? Again, there is nothing wrong with the nylon sheath, just my preference. Just a week or two ago I was practically drooling about the Kershaw Pack Mule saying it was my new favorite EDC, but this Buck Vanguard might just dethrone it already! Old guy seal of approval on the Buck 692 Vanguard!!

I purchased the Buck 192 Vanguard fixed blade knife model X001NB10EH with brown leather sheath. I have looked for the right one since they were introduced and finally after hearing many good stories about the Vanguard, I selected this one. I was not disappointed. The satin finished blade at the spine is 0.137 inches thick with no distal taper and a strong tip. The blade is 1.75 wide at the widest point with a drop point tip aligning to the centerline of the blade. From guard to tip the blade is 4.130 inches long the handle is 4.353 inches long and 0.90 at the widest point. I have medium hands with long fingers and it fits perfectly in my hand with room to spare. The brown diamond wood handle is finished like fine furniture. The brass buttcap and guard are highly polished brass with what looks like a soft black material spacer giving the knife an overall fine aesthetic look. The knife was ready to use out of the box and required no honing or touch up. The blade is built for rugged use (not abuse) with a hollow grind that comes to 0.024 inch behind the generous secondary bevel. This knife will last for years of companionship in the forest or wherever you take it. The sheath is well made with a solid fold over snap retention that holds the blade securely and compliments the handle color. For the price point, it would be very hard to match the quality in craftsmanship and rugged durability of this knife.

This knife reminds one of an era long past where product longevity and pride in craftsmanship were of the utmost importance. The wooden handle is a medium brown and is contrasted by brass accents. I have found the handle to be very comfortable and sized perfectly for average to large sized hands. I have used the knife in the field and have found the handle to become somewhat slick when field dressing game; however, I feel completely comfortable when using the knife, due to the design of the hand guard. The blade was very sharp out of the box and continues to retain a great edge despite field use. It is adequately sized for field dressing deer, not too large or small. The biggest let-down regarding this knife is the brown, leather sheath. It is made in Mexico and the quality doesn't appear comparable to the knife in which it is designed. The knife is secured in the sheath with a buckle strap that fits snugly behind the hand guard. This design has proven to properly retain my knife in the sheath and keep it from falling out; however, I would like to see the sheath made from a thicker leather or incorporate a composite insert to add some rigidity to the design. With that said I still feel this is one of the better values on the market. Although the sheath is somewhat lacking, the knife is incredible. The blade is sharp, retains a great edge and the handle is not only durable, but aesthetically pleasing. I believe the design and quality craftsmanship will prove this knife to be a great heirloom that will provide dependable use for generations to come. Great knife and MADE in the USA. NOTE: I previously purchased another variation of the wooden handle, Buck Vanguard from another retailer. The other knife is the same design and quality described; however, it supports a rosewood colored handle and a black, leather sheath. The total cost of the Amazon purchase was less expensive than the rosewood variation. Just a note in case one is considering purchasing multiple knives and would like to know what other style options are available.

This is essentially a premium fit and finish, USA-made knife, which uses common-sense tactics and traditional designs to charge a lot less than you'd get from most brands of this quality. Sharpness and edge retention is fine; better than a lot of knives I've used. I know you can find more premium steels than 420 in a $100 knife, but don't let it scare you away. I temper steel for a living, and this steel is great. The heat treat and edge grind matter just as much as the alloy, and Buck knows this. Their design and blade hardness is excellent, and 420 is still a good stainless steel to begin with. It's beautiful, strong, razor sharp, and the perfect style and size to keep on your hip without scaring people. The use of Dymalux Walnut for the handle is also great, as ordinary wood is beautiful, but not as weather-resistant or age-resistant as new synthetics. By using Dymalux (resin-infused wood), this has the beauty and feel of natural wood with the durability and longevity of a synthetic material. It's extremely functional and well-proportioned, with a grip that fills the palm well for such a compact fixed-blade. It looks and feels like a work of art, and is quality and durability from top to bottom.

This is a great knife! It feels great in my hand and it’s very sharp. The balance is also right on. As about everyone else as said before me, the sheath is the weak link. It does work okay,but the knife has movement in the nylon sheath. Even with the strap snapped closed. I didn’t care for that. I ordered a leather sheath from Buck. I got it in a couple of days. What a difference it makes. No movement what so ever. And,it makes the knife look much nicer. I’m now a very happy camper.

Why wait for a Randallmade? I'm lucky enough to have 4 Randalls, collected over 35 years. This knife seems to match quality and looks of my Randall knives. It is beautiful..wood and brass. It came super sharp. 1 fifth price, 1 week or less delivery.

This knife is a true work of art. It’s beautiful. And it’s made in the USA. Real quality and worth every penny. It will last me a lifetime. It’s well balanced and the smooth handle feels good in your hand. Highly recommend

Great knife, beautiful and sharp. However I broke the tip off mine jabbing it into a hardwood log recently, and am so bummed. The tip just sheared off and stayed in the log. I feel like the knife is ruined now, hate to toss it so just gonna use it for special tasks where I don't want to damage one of my other good knives. Happy while it lasted but not impressed that the knife blade it snap off so easily.

Love this one. After using this knife and looking at the features that it offers, you will not have a hard time in saying that this is far by one of the best hunting knives that you can find in the market today. Not only does it have a classic and well-crafted design with a genuine leather sheath, it is a knife that is worth the purchase not just for big game hunters but even for those who are looking for quality knife that can be used for different applications and intricate tasks. It can deliver exactly what you need. More detailed unbiased reviews at: http://www.besthuntingknives.org/buck-192br-vanguard-fixed-blade-knife/ http://www.universalhunters.com/buck-192-br-vanguard-review/

Greetings, One of the best Buck I have, pass the paper test. I wonder why so many people make an issue of it, must be paper ducks hunters. Of course if it passed the test, you are shure that it won't let you down, but I have seen pretty sharp knives wich cannot cut paper, maybe it gives not enough resistance.Wnat do you think about this matter? Regards, Frédérick Turgeon

狩猟用ナイフとしてはとてもバランスが良いと思います。乱暴な使い方をしてもタフだし、高価な剛材を使用しているわけではないですが、研ぎがへたくそな私でも刃が付けやすいです。グリップがラバーだと血まみれになっても滑りづらく、解体後の手入れも容易です。購入を躊躇うような高価なナイフより総合的なバランスに優れ、そこそこ安価で気兼ねなくガンガンつかえると所が気に入り今回３本目の購入です。

Bueno pecio calidad

Ottimo qualità.