This was my FIRST review ever on my EDC blog (that has now long overdue in updates...)
Buck X-Tract Fin - Model 732 Buck X-Tract appeared on the market a few years ago and made a hit and confusion. Engineers Buck wanted to get out of the stereotypes, break the mold, and finally designed a multitool that can be handled entirely with one hand. Once achieved the popularity that was founded on the fact that the knife is the main factor, rather than combined pliers. After that Buck has decided to shake up the market a bit with some new models. Among others is my top choice Buck X-Tract Fin aimed at anglers, but also to all those who find that they have more valuable than scissors can opener / bottle (by removing the opener of the original X Tract and adding shear created nice version).
X-Tract Fin is still the good old X-Tract, but with three major design changes. First we have a common edge instead of the combined regular / serrated, also blasted blade is polished unlike the earlier versions. This treatment may be more susceptible to rust, but the combination of Buck 420HC further heat-treated with regular maintenance and cleaning will prove to be a very good combination of resistance to rust. The biggest changes were mentioned scissors with a spring that replaced a bit outdated in the era of closed cans with pull opening system. So scissors are like many others have seen in other multi tools like Leatherman, Victorinox, SOG, etc.. They are made of the same material as the rest of the multi tools. Simple design and just open them with thumb stud and lock in the open position with a liner lock included. Same scissors are durable enough and there are not many objections to their robustness, sharpness and usability. Proved to be well on most materials. Scissors are a great addition to any EDC multi tool, and thus the more reason to always wear X-Tract.
List of tools and functions:
1 Knife 420HC 76mm
2 Combination pliers with a flat section, a circular partly Šećić for soft and hard wire
3 Little scissors
4 Flat screwdriver # 2
5 Philips screwdriver # 2
6 Hole carabineer
Last update on Fin-change material in the handle. It is, still, a thermoplastic material, but now with the "rubbery" finish. This is a great addition to considering the target group and fishermen. It certainly would not hurt you, just when most needed, buck slip from his hand and ends up in the mud or water. Just when wet, Finn does not slip out of your hand, unlike their brethren from X-Tract series.
Initial all Buck's brewed in the United States, but by the time production was moved to China, but with the success of the X-Tract-and it was the right choice because you get a Buck's build quality (with 4-ever warranty) at a lower selling price.
Buck X-Tract Fin (model 732) is a great addition to the family X-Tract and is great for fishing and DIY (Do It Yourself - DIY).
(TBH now I miss that one, and I saw compact model from BUCK that looks very interesting... Blade, screwdrivers and scissors - no pliers)
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