J. Neilson
Well-Known Member
As many of you know, I've been doing my BUK (Basic Utility Knife) for quite a number of years now and on occasion someone would request a finish other than the standard "satin" belt finish. Well, now I'm offering the BUK in a hand-rubbed and "antiqued" finish for those who get annoyed with either the Kydex scratching the blade finish or just want more resistance to the elements.
Here is one of my recently finished BUKs with the hand-rubbed blade finish...
This is a no-frills, no-nonsense, low-profile work knife. These B.U.K.'s are forged from 1/8" thick 1084 high carbon steel (6" overall with a 2 3/4" cutting edge) and have a satin or antiqued finish. The handle scales are 1/8" thick (normally Micarta or G-10) with a pin and lanyard liner as the second pin (either stainless steel or natural Micarta). These knives come with a molded Kydex sheath with a removable/reversible belt loop. This allows the knife to be carried on the right or left side...or remove the belt loop altogether for pocket or (adding a cord/chain) neck carry.
Here is one of my recently finished BUKs with the hand-rubbed blade finish...
This is a no-frills, no-nonsense, low-profile work knife. These B.U.K.'s are forged from 1/8" thick 1084 high carbon steel (6" overall with a 2 3/4" cutting edge) and have a satin or antiqued finish. The handle scales are 1/8" thick (normally Micarta or G-10) with a pin and lanyard liner as the second pin (either stainless steel or natural Micarta). These knives come with a molded Kydex sheath with a removable/reversible belt loop. This allows the knife to be carried on the right or left side...or remove the belt loop altogether for pocket or (adding a cord/chain) neck carry.
