Got a Buck Metro LED

silentio · **on:** July 21, 2008, 06:24:23 PM

Got the Buck Metro LED as an anniversary gift from my wife. It's been something I've been eyeing for a while.

It's much bigger than the pictures make it out to be. Will post pictures and thoughts soon. So far, like it.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2008, 06:32:18 PM

They look like a handy wee knife

nezza33 · **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2008, 10:32:40 PM

I had one of these a while back it's a good knife but i did'nt have a need for it so it got traded off.

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2008, 10:39:32 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on July 21, 2008, 10:32:40 PM

I had one of these a while back it's a good knife but i did'nt have a need for it so it got traded off.

You must have a pretty large collection.

Got any pics?

nezza33 · **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2008, 10:46:27 PM

Used to have a big collection but had to sell and trade a lot of stuff.Thats what happens when you are broke when i got a better job i never replaced any of the tools or anything.

Benner · **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2008, 10:47:35 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on July 21, 2008, 10:46:27 PM

Used to have a big collection but had to sell and trade a lot of stuff.Thats what happens when you are broke when i got a better job i never replaced any of the tools or anything.

Would still love to see some pics of what you have left though mate.

nezza33 · **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2008, 10:51:52 PM

Try and get some up tommorow ok mate?

Benner · **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2008, 10:52:30 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on July 21, 2008, 10:51:52 PM

Try and get some up tommorow ok mate?

Awesome.

I like pics.

nezza33 · **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2008, 10:53:27 PM

Need to find some stray items.

silentio · **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2008, 07:03:34 AM

arghhh... must post pics up soon before everyone gets wow-ed by nezza's staggering collection and ignores mine

Consider mine the opening act

Will take photos tonight (Asia time)

Anyway, was playing with it a little, and I think it's the smallest knife I've handled that's actually pretty efficient in opening with one hand. Granted, I don't have much experience with knives, so it could be just me being under-informed.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2008, 10:14:00 AM

It might just be that the size of the handle makes it so much easier to deploy the blade

silentio · **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2008, 06:51:27 PM

So here are the pics. I've put it beside a Micra for scale. I was thinking that it might make a good keychain tool, but as I found out, it's way too bulky to be put with keys. For me anyways.

Though the cut-out on the blade makes for easy one hand opening, it does feel a little sharp, which can be a little bit uncomfortable. When the liner engages, it hits the plastic part of the handle and gives quite a loud "thiak!" sound. Metal against plastic. I don't know if it's my set only, but it seems impossible to get the blade out without attracting some attention.

The single white LED is mediocre. I've had a Princeton Tec keychain light that was brighter than this. A little disappointed with that part.

The blade is really sharp out of the box. It has the word Taiwan printed on it quite clearly.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2008, 06:54:00 PM

Hmm, it's a shame the ergonomics are a little off, as it looks a good little user

jzmtl · **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2008, 08:27:12 PM

Quote from: silentio on July 22, 2008, 06:51:27 PM

When the liner engages, it hits the plastic part of the handle and gives quite a loud "thiak!" sound. Metal against plastic. I don't know if it's my set only, but it seems impossible to get the blade out without attracting some attention.

Well that's not good, the liner shouldn't move pass the blade, and there is nothing to hold it in place even if it did besides the plastic shell?

Benner · **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2008, 08:28:04 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on July 21, 2008, 10:51:52 PM

Try and get some up tommorow ok mate?

Did you get chance to take any pics?

nezza33 · **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2008, 08:33:03 PM

Quote from: Benner on July 22, 2008, 08:28:04 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on July 21, 2008, 10:51:52 PM
Try and get some up tommorow ok mate?

Did you get chance to take any pics?

No mate sorry camera needs charging i'll probally get some up by fiday ok?

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2008, 08:35:37 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on July 22, 2008, 08:33:03 PM

Quote from: Benner on July 22, 2008, 08:28:04 PM
Quote from: nezza33 on July 21, 2008, 10:51:52 PM
Try and get some up tommorow ok mate?

Did you get chance to take any pics?
No mate sorry camera needs charging i'll probally get some up by fiday ok?

Ok.

silentio · **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2008, 06:59:58 PM

Quote from: jzmtl on July 22, 2008, 08:27:12 PM

Quote from: silentio on July 22, 2008, 06:51:27 PM
When the liner engages, it hits the plastic part of the handle and gives quite a loud "thiak!" sound. Metal against plastic. I don't know if it's my set only, but it seems impossible to get the blade out without attracting some attention.

Well that's not good, the liner shouldn't move pass the blade, and there is nothing to hold it in place even if it did besides the plastic shell?

Hmm.. now that you mention it, it does sound quite dangerous. You are right, the plastic part does seem to be keeping the liner aligned with the blade. I'm traveling and didn't bring it along with me, shall observe it some more when I get home.

Benner · **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2008, 07:16:23 PM

Quote from: nezza33 on July 22, 2008, 08:33:03 PM

Quote from: Benner on July 22, 2008, 08:28:04 PM
Quote from: nezza33 on July 21, 2008, 10:51:52 PM
Try and get some up tommorow ok mate?

Did you get chance to take any pics?
No mate sorry camera needs charging i'll probally get some up by fiday ok?

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