My Review of the Buck 870 Bones Knife Model #0870CMX-B
I have had many everyday carry knives in the past. Over the last 20 years most of them were Smith and Wesson. I have however become unhappy with their quality. So while walking through a navy base exchange recently I found this camo Buck 870 Bones Knife.
See my review of my Smith and Wesson knife here.
Online I found a lot of reviews. A lot of them were positive. Amazon 77% 5 star and 12% 4 star. Not bad right!? Because my SW knives started to let me down and I didn’t want another knife to start falling apart, I decided to trust the name and try this knife.
The Stats – Buck 870 Bones Knife Model #0870CMX-B. The blade is advertised at 3.7 inches with a carrying handle of 4 ⅝ inches with a weight of 4.4 ounces. It is a modified Tanto shape, is partially serrated, and is made of 420HC – heat treated – stainless steel. The handle is made of the same, and is of skeleton design – meaning it is framed and not a full handled knife, cutting down on weight. The carry System design is a Tip-up, discreet, deep pocket carry, pocket clip. Doesn’t sound that bad.
Observations:
My first impression after opening the knife is, it is nice. It is not heavy, light or over the top in any way. Comparing this to my other S&W folding knives this knife generally compares equally to design and feel. Its mass and size are comparable. It fits inside the palm of my hand nicely, and feels good both opened and closed. The Buck – 870 Bones Knife 0870CMX-B is easy to grasp with the skeleton design and doesn’t move in my hand as I use it. It is what I expect from a knife. . .
Upon opening the blade, it swings open in a nice mechanical way. The blade lock worked as designed, the skeleton grips grabbed my hand, and it generally felt good to hold. The screws holding it together seem strong and tight. There is no side to side movement of the blade when it is open which I am happy about.
My complaints if you want to call them that:
Initially this knife is what I want and expect from a knife. For $39 ish dollars, I felt as though I made a good buy. There are only two things about this knife I am not completely sold on. 1. The sareation of the blade was sharp, but the tanto blade itself required some work on a stone. I would have liked for it to have been sharp(er) from the factory. 2. The design of the tanto blade itself has been a hindrance in some daily carry situations. Not bad, just not amazing. Still good.
Buck 870 Bones Knife Model #0870CMX-B Review in closing:
The Buck 870 Bones Knife Model #0870CMX-B is a nice knife. For $30-40$ I won’t complain. I generally wish I would have bought the traditional “straight back” blade.
If you are in the market for a folding knife that looks to me like it will take a beating, consider this knife. If you are looking for one you won’t miss if you lose, break, or generally destroy, this might be that knife.
As a Prime Member on Amazon, you can pick this knife up for 32$ with no shipping. The Buck 870 Bones Knife Model #0870CMX-B is for sale by other sellers or locations on the web for 30-40$ + shipping. See the following.
Amazon link to Buck knife store.
https://www.buckknives.com/product/870-bones-knife/?sku=0870CMX-B
Update: I bought the Straight Blade style knife identical to this and am equally as pleased. If it means anything to you guys, I was happy enough with the first knife that I bought a second one.
Amazon reviews: “Customers find this folding knife sharp and well-made, with a sturdy blade tip and good value for money. They appreciate its appearance, with one customer particularly liking the camo pattern on the blade, and its lightweight, comfortable fit that works well for everyday carry. The knife features a half serrated/half plain edge design, though opinions about its sharpness are mixed.”
Seems inline with my opinions.
For what the warranty is worth, the following is copied and pasted from their website:
FOREVER WARRANTY
We warranty each and every Buck knife to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the life of the knife, and we will repair or replace with a new Buck knife, at our option, any Buck knife that is defective. Buck Knives does not warrant its products against normal wear, misuse, or product modifications.
If you have this knife, or have any comments about the knife, let me know below.
