I’ve carried the Buck Redpoint for 1.5 years now, and I am very happy with its performance as an every day carry knife. I use it to open packages, cut tape, cords, ropes, cardboard and when in the great outdoors a variety of camping tasks. Read my Buck Redpoint review here.
It has never let me down! It has a great combo edge blade which comes in handy. It is not slippery even when wet, and holds a pretty good edge.
Recently, I had the opportunity to upgrade to the Buck Flashpoint – in my opinion, a much sleeker feeling, stylish and more functional knife because it has a carabiner clip on the end, so I can clip it on a pack or loop if I don’t want to carry in my pocket.
What are the differences in the Buck Redpoint and Buck Flashpoint, you ask? Well, let’s compare the two.
 Buck Redpoint (click to personalize and see more info)Engraved Price: $36.00 to $27.26 |  Buck Flashpoint (click to personalize and see more info)Engraved Price: $52.50 to $40.37 |
| Blade Length: 2 3/4″(7 cm) Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel Blade Serrated: Yes Carry System: Belt Clip Handle Material: Thermoplastic with Rubber Overmold, Blue Length Closed: 4 3/8″(11.1 cm) Locking: Yes One Hand: Yes Weight: 2.9 oz.(82.6 g) Key Features: SafeSpin open/close, all weather grip, Bottle opener on end Other notes: Easier to use bottle opener than Flashpoint but lacks carabiner Style:   Function: Blade Sharpness: Perfect for: Safety Awards, Thank you gifts, customer appreciation gifts Available colors: Black, Blue, Gray, Yellow | Blade Length: 2 7/8″ (7.3 cm) Blade Material: 420HC Blade Serrated: Yes Carry System: Carabineer clip & Belt Clip Handle Material: Anodized aluminum Length Closed: 4 1/2″ (11.4 cm) Locking: Yes One Hand: Yes Weight: 4 oz. (113.9 g) Key Features: SafeSpin open/close, bottle opener & carabiner on end Other notes: Slides in pocket easier than Redpoint with smooth anodized aluminum body Style: Function:  Blade Sharpness: Perfect for: Safety Awards, Thank you gifts, graduation gifts, camping and outdoors Available colors: Black, Blue, Orange |
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