Buck Knives 256 Decatur Knife Details

Slim, sleek and capable. The 256 Decatur is an everyday carry in gentleman’s attire. Ball bearing technology allows for smooth, fast and easy one-hand opening, while the blade is secured with a sturdy liner lock. A pocket clip allows you to take the Decatur everywhere you go. *Please note: With handles made out of natural products, you will find nature's own "brandmarks." In most cases, these markings are not flaws, rather nature's own design. Colors and markings will vary from handle to handle. Each one will have its own personality and distinctive look unlike handles created from man-made materials.* Ball bearing knives are designed for smooth and efficient opening with a reduction in friction for rapid blade deployment. An evergreentree native to tropical west Africa, it is commonly used as a tropical hardwood for cabinetry, carving, flooring, joinery, musical instruments, and turnery. It is durable, and resistant to wood-boring insects. A Liner Lock is a folding knife that locks open via a tensioned metal liner inside the handle. Similar to a Lockback, opening the blade activates the lock. Unlocking is achieved by placing the thumb on the front part of the liner and pushing to the left, which releases the blade. Liner locks are typically one hand open, one hand close. A blade thumbstud, flipper, or hole, enables one hand opening. A flipper knife opens by engaging the tab on the top of the knife with your index finger for rapid deployment.