Buck 290BLX Rush Assisted Opening Knife
August 1, 2010 | Posted by admin 
- Includes Knife, Box, and Warranty Registration Card
- The Buck 290BLX Rush features Buck’s Patent Pending ASAP Assisted Opening Technology.
- The Rush Comes with a Skeletonized Anodized Aluminum handle in a Midnight Blue Color
- The blade is constructed out of 420 HC Stainless Steel, with a 3-3/4″ partially serrated blade
- The Rush, as with all Buck Knives, features Buck’s 4-Ever Warranty
Product Description
Buck Knives 290BLX Rush Assisted Opening Knife. This Knife features Buck’s patent pending ASAP technology which features an advanced, dual-pivot design to assist blade opening. The safety (for closed blade protection) and the blade release ridge are adjacent for convenient one-hand operation. ASAP Technology TM is a smooth, reliable and safe assisted opening system. The knife features a 420HC Stainless Steel Serrated blade, and Skeletonized Midnight Blue Anodized al… More >>
Buck 290BLX Rush Assisted Opening Knife
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5 Comments »
I have used this knife as my EDC for about three years now so I decided it was time for a change. Sometimes I carry a lot of things in my pockets so the one thing I looked for was an even smaller size. Off I went to research folding pocket knives, both on the web and hands on at various venders. The more I looked the more I realized I already had the perfect EDC knife for me- the Buck Rush 290. Having held all those other knives I went home to find my Buck Rush was not that big at all and very light. Goodness what a wonderful knife! It’ll probably clock in at a fin or two over a Kershaw Leek or SOG Twitch/Flash but worth it IMO. Do yourself a favor and check out this knife please before you make your purchase!
Rating: 5 / 5
I got this knife as my first pocket knife. The rush assisted opening is very fast and easy to use. The blade came very sharp and clean. I did not sharpen it since the day of purchase which was last year and the blade is still fairly sharp. The blade length is a descentsize for me. I use it to open boxes and carry it when I go hiking.
Rating: 5 / 5
My comment on this is the same as for all the bucks i have owned, the best. thanks buck
Rating: 5 / 5
I work in a warehouse and have to cut rope, plastic wrap, open cardboard boxes, etc. The safety lock takes a minute to learn how to open one handed but, after it’s open you’ll be glad you have the safety lock. This is one sharp knife. I thought the knife was a little pricy but after using it for a while, I consider the price worth it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I initially found this model knife in Walmart but did not buy it because they did not carry the serrated version. I was excited to find the serrated model on Amazon. I must say that this has to be the ultimate, everyday use knife!!! It is extremely light for its size being made out of the anodized aluminum and because its skeleton design minimizes the amount of metal on the handle. The design is perfectly tailored for the fastest possible retrieval from the pocket and opening the blade. The belt/pocket clip is attached upside down from the standard position so you can be holding in the cutting position once its out. The safety and the assisted opening mechanism are on top of each other so you can release the safety and immediately following, open the blade. This was an extremely well thought-out design.
This knife is incredibly well made – its tight, smooth, quick, durable, sleek, light, and surprisingly ergonomic. The anodized aluminum is basically scratch resistant.
In conclusion, this knife is hands down, the best folding blade knife I have come across – and I have dozens in my knife collection. The Buck Rush will stay on me at all times.
– Chris
Rating: 5 / 5