Anyone seen a Buck Lite 355?

[sLaughterMed]

Theres a Buck Lite 355 at a local pawn shop that I can get relatively inexpensivly. It seems to be in good shape, except there seems to be some pretty significant flex when the handles are squeezed with pliers out. Has anyone else experienced this, and is it par for the course for this tool? I really like the size, and the opening method is very unique.

I guess im asking if I should get this tool, or if you guys think I should pass?

[kirk13]

Big question: how many $$$$?

If it's cheap,take the punt!

[captain spaulding]

Big question: how many $$$$?

If it's cheap,take the punt!

This^^^

[SAKnight]

Not to hijack, I just have a question I didn't feel deserving of it's own thread, about the value of a bucktool 360? I just picked one up at a yard sale, leather sheath, appears unused, standard layout?

[sLaughterMed]

I think it was listed at $20, but I'm sure I can talk them down. Cheap enough? Any idea on their actual value?

[sLaughterMed]

Not to hijack, I just have a question I didn't feel deserving of it's own thread, about the value of a bucktool 360? I just picked one up at a yard sale, leather sheath, appears unused, standard layout?

Please, feel free to hijack! I do know that the 360 is more desirable than the 355, as it has locking tools, and was probably a bit more expensive back when it was produced. Other than that, no idea on its value

[kirk13]

I think it was listed at $20, but I'm sure I can talk them down. Cheap enough? Any idea on their actual value?

Twenty bucks? I think I'd go for it

[SteveC]

Not to hijack, I just have a question I didn't feel deserving of it's own thread, about the value of a bucktool 360? I just picked one up at a yard sale, leather sheath, appears unused, standard layout?

Sold listing on E-bay is a great tool when trying to figure what something is worth.


bucktool 360
http://www.ebay.tv/sch/i.html?_sop=10&_nkw=bucktool%20360&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

Buck lite 355

http://www.ebay.tv/sch/i.html?_odkw=bucklite+355&_sop=10&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=bucklite+355&_sacat=0

[SAKnight]

Not to hijack, I just have a question I didn't feel deserving of it's own thread, about the value of a bucktool 360? I just picked one up at a yard sale, leather sheath, appears unused, standard layout?

Sold listing on E-bay is a great tool when trying to figure what something is worth.


bucktool 360
http://www.ebay.tv/sch/i.html?_sop=10&_nkw=bucktool%20360&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

Buck lite 355

http://www.ebay.tv/sch/i.html?_odkw=bucklite+355&_sop=10&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=bucklite+355&_sacat=0

Good call, thank you!

[AimlessWanderer]

Theres a Buck Lite 355 at a local pawn shop that I can get relatively inexpensivly. It seems to be in good shape, except there seems to be some pretty significant flex when the handles are squeezed with pliers out. Has anyone else experienced this, and is it par for the course for this tool? I really like the size, and the opening method is very unique.

I guess im asking if I should get this tool, or if you guys think I should pass?

Unfortunately, flex is to be expected in the 355. If it's cheap enough it's worth trying out, but don't expect if to feel as solid as other tools

[sLaughterMed]

Not to hijack, I just have a question I didn't feel deserving of it's own thread, about the value of a bucktool 360? I just picked one up at a yard sale, leather sheath, appears unused, standard layout?

Sold listing on E-bay is a great tool when trying to figure what something is worth.


bucktool 360
http://www.ebay.tv/sch/i.html?_sop=10&_nkw=bucktool%20360&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

Buck lite 355

http://www.ebay.tv/sch/i.html?_odkw=bucklite+355&_sop=10&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=bucklite+355&_sacat=0

Good call, thank you!

Awesome, I didnt know that tool was an option. handy!

[sLaughterMed]

Theres a Buck Lite 355 at a local pawn shop that I can get relatively inexpensivly. It seems to be in good shape, except there seems to be some pretty significant flex when the handles are squeezed with pliers out. Has anyone else experienced this, and is it par for the course for this tool? I really like the size, and the opening method is very unique.

I guess im asking if I should get this tool, or if you guys think I should pass?

Unfortunately, flex is to be expected in the 355. If it's cheap enough it's worth trying out, but don't expect if to feel as solid as other tools

Thats a little dissapointing to hear actually. I think the flex may be a dealbreaker, as I am a user, not a collector. Might have to skip this tool. Does the 360 have the same flex?

[SAKnight]

Theres a Buck Lite 355 at a local pawn shop that I can get relatively inexpensivly. It seems to be in good shape, except there seems to be some pretty significant flex when the handles are squeezed with pliers out. Has anyone else experienced this, and is it par for the course for this tool? I really like the size, and the opening method is very unique.

I guess im asking if I should get this tool, or if you guys think I should pass?

Unfortunately, flex is to be expected in the 355. If it's cheap enough it's worth trying out, but don't expect if to feel as solid as other tools

Thats a little dissapointing to hear actually. I think the flex may be a dealbreaker, as I am a user, not a collector. Might have to skip this tool. Does the 360 have the same flex?

Isn't the 355 like, tiny? The bucktool is almost the size of a super tool. It has flex, and if I tried really hard I bet I could get the (close) handles to touch. But they feel very solid.

[sLaughterMed]

Theres a Buck Lite 355 at a local pawn shop that I can get relatively inexpensivly. It seems to be in good shape, except there seems to be some pretty significant flex when the handles are squeezed with pliers out. Has anyone else experienced this, and is it par for the course for this tool? I really like the size, and the opening method is very unique.

I guess im asking if I should get this tool, or if you guys think I should pass?

Unfortunately, flex is to be expected in the 355. If it's cheap enough it's worth trying out, but don't expect if to feel as solid as other tools

Thats a little dissapointing to hear actually. I think the flex may be a dealbreaker, as I am a user, not a collector. Might have to skip this tool. Does the 360 have the same flex?

Isn't the 355 like, tiny? The bucktool is almost the size of a super tool. It has flex, and if I tried really hard I bet I could get the (close) handles to touch. But they feel very solid.

No, the really tiny one is the 350. The 355 is comparable in size to a Skeletool

[SAKnight]

Theres a Buck Lite 355 at a local pawn shop that I can get relatively inexpensivly. It seems to be in good shape, except there seems to be some pretty significant flex when the handles are squeezed with pliers out. Has anyone else experienced this, and is it par for the course for this tool? I really like the size, and the opening method is very unique.

I guess im asking if I should get this tool, or if you guys think I should pass?

Unfortunately, flex is to be expected in the 355. If it's cheap enough it's worth trying out, but don't expect if to feel as solid as other tools

Thats a little dissapointing to hear actually. I think the flex may be a dealbreaker, as I am a user, not a collector. Might have to skip this tool. Does the 360 have the same flex?

Isn't the 355 like, tiny? The bucktool is almost the size of a super tool. It has flex, and if I tried really hard I bet I could get the (close) handles to touch. But they feel very solid.

No, the really tiny one is the 350. The 355 is comparable in size to a Skeletool

Oh woah neato I didn't know there was such a thing! That's super neat!

[THE_LONGBOW]

 Here is a link to a BuckTool Thread with lots of good information.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,25972.0.html

BuckTool Sizes
 
Left to right.

360 BuckTool  355 BuckLite   350 MiniBuck





The tool load on the 360 vary by model. The tool load on the 355 and 350 are the same on all tools.

[sLaughterMed]

Here is a link to a BuckTool Thread with lots of good information.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,25972.0.html

BuckTool Sizes
 
Left to right.

360 BuckTool  355 BuckLite   350 MiniBuck

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The tool load on the 360 vary by model. The tool load on the 355 and 350 are the same on all tools.

Thanks for the link, very informative (your TiNi 360 is ). Unfortunate that all of the Buck MTs seem to suffer from the plier flex, thats really a dealbreaker for me.

[THE_LONGBOW]

I have a large collection of BuckTools but only to look at not to use. I have a couple of Leathermans (Rebar & Wingman) that I use. When the BuckTool came out they were innovative but by today's standards they are not really built strong enough.

[sLaughterMed]

Ok, I went back to check out the buck 355 a little closer. The blade is pretty dull, but the serrations are in good shape. The awl is also dull, and the tip is damaged (I tried to shoe this in the pictures). To "lock" the file, you need to push the other tools back into the body, as the file pulls them out slightly when opened.

[sLaughterMed]

Last one, this is if me squeezing the pliers as hard as I can. They almost touch

[David]

For $20 I'd buy it and use it. Its a light duty tool which is all most people do with an MT anyway.

[THE_LONGBOW]

Ok, I went back to check out the buck 355 a little closer. The blade is pretty dull, but the serrations are in good shape. The awl is also dull, and the tip is damaged (I tried to shoe this in the pictures). To "lock" the file, you need to push the other tools back into the body, as the file pulls them out slightly when opened.

You say "to lock the file", the tools on the BuckLite are non locking. If the other tools come out it my need lubed.
As I said these tools are not heavy duty multitools however they are useable.

[sLaughterMed]

Ok, I went back to check out the buck 355 a little closer. The blade is pretty dull, but the serrations are in good shape. The awl is also dull, and the tip is damaged (I tried to shoe this in the pictures). To "lock" the file, you need to push the other tools back into the body, as the file pulls them out slightly when opened.

You say "to lock the file", the tools on the BuckLite are non locking. If the other tools come out it my need lubed.
As I said these tools are not heavy duty multitools however they are useable.

I know they don't truly lock, I jist cant for the life of me remember what the name is for that method of securing tools. Now that I think about it, I dont think I ever knew that word

I was actually posting that for SAKnight, who is interested in purchasing it. Im jist a go between, and since I cant PM pictures... it went here

[THE_LONGBOW]

I have heard it called a "detent", to hold things open. But I don't know if that is what your looking for.
Sorry for my misinterpretation on the rest.

[sLaughterMed]

I have heard it called a "detent", to hold things open. But I don't know if that is what your looking for.
Sorry for my misinterpretation on the rest.

Its no problem, I actually really appreciated the input you provided, it was very interesting to read about the short history of the Buck Tool and its smaller sibilings

[TheDude]

I nearly bought one years ago when I was a SAK guy. I liked the layout way better than the LM PST at the time. But I remember picking one up in store and was horrified by the amount of flex and was turned off such tools for many years. In retrospect its probably not that big a deal.

[SAKnight]

I nearly bought one years ago when I was a SAK guy. I liked the layout way better than the LM PST at the time. But I remember picking one up in store and was horrified by the amount of flex and was turned off such tools for many years. In retrospect its probably not that big a deal.

The thing about flex, is enough of it leads to metal fatigue, which can lead to unexpected failure after enough flex cycles