Buck Knives285 Bantam BLW Folding Knife with Removable Clip

The media could not be loaded. As someone that uses a knife frequently throughout the day while working construction, I must say that this knife is one of my favorites! It’s a Buck, which means it’s made in the USA. Typically, you’d find yourself paying 2-3x the cost of this knife for one of comparable quality. The blade is shaving sharp right out of the box. There are some knife users that might argue that the blade is made out of low grade 420 stainless steel. However, that isn’t really a bad thing at this price point because this is a really affordable knife that you can be comfortable with abusing and still being able to put a razor sharp edge back on with little effort. The other thing that I like about the knife is the large pocket clip that keeps my knife in place no matter what position I’m in. The only thing that I’ve had a problem with is the thumb stud on the blade which seems to be a bit loose, I’m not sure if the stud is held together by friction or if it screws into itself, but I will figure that out and update my review if I’m able to tighten it. Finally, as you can see in the photos, this knife is quite a substantial size. I really like that this thing has some meat on its bones without weighing a ton, unlike the classic Buck 110. Overall, but this knife if you need a knife you can abuse and still depend on day in and day out, you will not regret it!

Bought as a gift for our son's 12th birthday and I am so glad I chose this knife. It shows the "Made in the USA" quality that Buck is known for. The knife is light-weight, sturdy, well-made, and sharp.The steel for the blade holds a great edge and seems as if it will sharpen well when the time comes. The blade stays closed, but opens easily. The lock holds the blade open and is relatively easy to press to close the knife.All in all, it was a great value at this price (less than $25) and far exceeds any of the "Made in China" models for the same or similar price.We chose this model due to its diminutive size since it was a first knife for our son, but after handling it, I may order one for myself, as well.

Sharp, affordable knife perfect for EDC made right here in the USA! Good overall quality without breaking the bank.

I really like this knife,super sharp,it sharpens easy after cutting industrial pvc pipe insulation,nice design,light weight,only gripe is that the thumb stud is almost useless…it’s too tight to open without using your other hand. I’ve oiled it to no avail,you can’t loosen it because it has no removable screw,but I hope in time it might loosen up,but it’s still a good buy for me($30)and I will carry it everyday along with my Buck 110.

I love buck knives great blades my go to knives

First off I do not like knives with assisted opening. It's unnecessary and dangerous. That said years ago I bought a Buck 110 knife from a local store mainly because it was American made and it was all wood and steel. What a piece of junk. The blade had movement right out of the box and it was heavy as heck. I returned it immediately. That said cheap Gerber paraframe knives have been my EDC since. I decided to give Buck a try again because I was looking for a step up. This Bantam 285 fits the bill. Excellent quality blade. Super sharp. Guys the plastic handle is what makes it lightweight and isn't a problem for me. My only complaint is the pocket clip is too darned tight. I had to loosen it up.

Probably one of the best knives out there for the money. Buck has been around for a long time for a reason. The clip is well made and the blade holds an edge well. It’s tight and feels of great quality, not flimsy and loosely constructed as cheap knives are. It’s not a hundred dollar knife but perfect for every day carry and use.

I'm a big fan of buck knives, particularly this model. I had one just like it for 4 or 5 years and I misplaced it recently. Replaced it with the same model, and it feels built even better and the steel felt even better and sharper right out of the box. I'm very pleased.