Buck Knives has built the American folding-knife standard since 1902 — knives that sharpen to a working edge, lock solid when open, and don’t break the budget. The brass bolsters and hardwood handles on the classic line are the detail most other production knives don’t bother with, and the 420HC stainless blade steel holds an edge that’s easy to touch up in the field.
The 284 Bantam BBW is Buck’s compact EDC folder — 2.75-inch 420HC drop-point blade, glass-reinforced nylon handle, lockback mechanism, and a pocket clip that sits deep in the pocket. 2.8-ounce total weight, thumb stud for one-handed opening, and priced as a starter or beater that you won’t worry about losing.
Buck Knives manufactures its folding knives at its factory in Post Falls, Idaho. The company runs its own heat-treatment line — the 420HC ‘Paul Bos’ heat treat is a Buck trademark that outperforms the same steel in most other production knives — and carries a Forever Warranty against defects on every blade it makes.
