Buck Knives726 Mini SpitFire Folding Lock Back Pocket Knife with Removable Stainless Steel Pocket Clip, 420HC Blade

I was looking for a lightweight and relatively small Buck knife, one with a pocket clip, just for carrying around as a general purpose knife. This is a pretty good knife, appears well constructed.Update: Today, 3 months after purchase, the spring and blade release broke and the knife is now useless. I think maybe part of a spring may have shot off into a field, never to be seen again. This is something that I have never seen, ever, in my life with any locking blade knife. I was cutting a piece of string, so I really can't understand what I did that cause a Buck knife to break like that...........

PROS:+ Made in USA+ Nice size for the every day minor needs+ Blade is very sharp upon delivery+ Feels solid in the hand+ Clip is nice that it allows a raised contact area to pull out of pocket+ Warranty seems like they back their products with confidenceCONS:- Machining of the handle edges could be a little smoother. The edges that house the blade and divots along the handle are rough. Perhaps this is for better grip? I think they could be smoother and still provide positive grip- I ordered the grey but the color is more silver/light grey. Pictures on line show more contrast between handle and blade. I thought it was a darker grey which I was hoping forCONCLUSION:I’ll keep the knife and update later if I have any issues. I’m not an expert to which blade steels are better or worse but I feel confident this can handle things for my simple chores.I hope to have this little beauty for many years.Was my review helpful? Thank you.

I have seen some reviews with fit and finish issues, not to discount those, but the one I got is built very well. No sharp edges (except for the blade of course), no blade play or lock rock, and a very useable pocket clip. The orange is a nicer color in person that the pics lead you to believe. The action isn’t as smooth as some of my knives but it’s perfectly openable with one hand and not gritty at all and it will probably smooth up some with time. It lock up with authority too. Blade came very sharp and my errantly placed finger can attest to this. Bottom line is I like it

Quality Buck Product Made in the USA for a reasonable price. This knife is just the right size and weight for every day carry, very slim. The pocket clip is sturdy & perfectly positioned. Easily opens with one hand and locks securely when opened. The blade itself is very sharp and Bucks USA blades typically hold a nice edge and are resharpened pretty easily (i use a basic "V" type sharpener). The Blade is wider than a normal knife this size and the thumb hole is not a typical shape, but both of these design features make this knife look & feel a little more "unique" while also giving the blade a more substantial feeling than a pocket knife this size would normally have. I like it & would recommend it.

If you are looking for a light EDC knife that is not bulky in your pockets, this knife may be for you. It is a beautiful knife and appears to be very well made, however, I do have a few minimal criticisms of the knife that probably have to do more with my taste than the quality of the knife, itself. For starters, the weight of the knife makes it feel cheaply made, as if from plastic. It's not made of plastic (it is a lightweight aluminum), but it may feel that way because it is only 2.1 ounces. And while my preferred weight is somewhere around 2.5-2.75 ounces, this is the lightest knife I've ever owned, and it will take some getting used to. As far as the length, I'm very satisfied with the blade length of 2.75 inches and the folded length of 3.75 inches. The opened length comes in at just over 6.25 inches, and I find that to be nearly perfect. One of the things I appreciate the most about this knife is the drop point blade and the overall aesthetics. Quite simply, the grey anodized aluminum paired with the stainless 420HC stainless steel blade is a thing of beauty. And thus far, it has proved to be durable and very sharp. In closing, the minor criticisms that I have are primarily the weight of the knife, which I know is much more personal than a knock against the quality of the knife, but I'd also add that the deployment of the blade is very stiff as well. While it is marketed as "Convenient One Hand Opening", I'd dispute that and say that in most cases you'll probably want to use two hands. The thumb hole on the blade may be a bit edgy due to the firmness/stiffness of the blade deployment. For me, this is really no big deal, but I can see where it may be for others that prefer a truly one-handed opening knife. Lastly, I also really appreciate the fact that it has a reversible pocket clip and that it is a lock back.

I am very pleased with this knife so far especially when you consider the price. It's a good looking knife and what I consider the perfect size and weight to carry in your pocket and to not freak people out. It seems to be well constructed and not too much play in the blade. The blade isn't some exotic steel that doesn't need sharpening hardly ever but its also doesn't take forever when it's time to re-sharpen. The color seems to be holding up, not a scratch on it so far. The couple small things that could be improved in my opinion is: the thumb hole could be bigger more like a spyderco, and the pocket clip is actually a little tight but that could possibly wear in. All in all at the price I consider this a great knife and am glad I didn't spend over a hundred dollars an a knife which was my original intent. And it' made in the USA!

This knife is a good size for every day carry. It's light weight, sturdy, and very sharp.