Great knife - use it for everything
593263
We bought this knife to use for vegetables, but it's great for just about anything.  Using it alot to slice onions and cheese.  Only thing I would avoid with this knife is probably tomatoes and bread.  Nice quality knife and allows you to slice things very very thin if you want to.
2451590
If this knife has any down side, it's that it is very sharp and it stays sharp. If you are not careful, you will hurt yourself. The knife doesn't have a lot of heft to it, so you have to do the chopping. but that said,I use this knife for everything short of cutting bones. It's fine for cutting fillets, shaving carrots or potatoes, or really anything. It looks great. When wet, the handle can get a little slick, but it's not a big problem. I don't have a lot of experience with expensive knives, but this knife feels great in my hand. That is what I was looking for, and that is what I got. Great knife!
861523
Luckily, I bought this knife BEFORE I read the reviews on Amazon.

I use this knife all day and I love it.  Mostly I use it to open boxes, sometimes to cut up boxes.  I tried about ten knives in the store before selecting this one.  I chose this knife because of how easy it is to extend and retract the blade, as well as the feel of the knife.  After buying one and using it for a few days, I purchased six more.

Most of the complaints I have seen here are from people that are using the knife for cutting shingles or carpet.  This is not a heavy duty knife - a fixed hook blade is probably a better choice for roofers.

One reviewer mentioned that the blade will not retract all the way.  This is probably because the blade was not installed correctly.  There are two cutouts on the top of the blade.  They probably hooked it up to the first cutout when installing the blade.

The Fatmax Retractable Knife that I have looks slightly different than the one in the photo - perhaps the redesign fixed some of the complaints (the black panels near the blade are now moved back about 1/4 inch).
1250122
I use this knife for cutting veggies, bread, meat, salad, potatoes, for everything that needs cutting.  It seems to stay as sharp as the day I bought it.
4493640
I love this knife! So versatile and it looks awesome. Feels extremely solid in your hand and the price blew me away
2920751
Best knife ever have bought one for everyone i know.  Ive had mine for many years now, so my review is not based on a purchase from last month but from someone who has been using this knife for about 7yrs.
1532940
Great knife for the price. Just bought my 2nd one, after having "lost" the 1st - which I found. The 1st had to be taken to a wet stone to get the edge profile I wanted as well as sharpness. It held up well. Opens with just a flick of the index finger on the tab. my go-to-knife for any and all purposes. Well constructed.
4562276
The knife is perfect for everything I do in the kitchen at work and at home.  I keep regular maintenance on it and the sharpness hasn't faded not one bit.
1607592
It is the most versatile knife I have had in my entire life.  It stays sharp and will cut crusty or soft breads smoothly plus many other items such as
grapefruit or orange rind, pineapple skin, raw or cooked meat.  I gave one as a gift and she says she uses this knife exclusively.

The downsize is the price.
4971059
This knife is absolutely fantastic as a everyday-carry knife. Its perfectly sized, not too big, not too small. Build quality and materials are excellent. I've carried and used knife everyday since I bought it. If you are thinking about getting this, just do it, you won't be disappointed!
1540128
Perfect knife for easy cutting of meat as well as vegetables and fruits. I just love this! But please remember to HANDLE WITH CARE as the knife is extremely sharp. And keep it away from children AT ALL TIMES! That being said, you can do all cutting work with extremely less effort. Far Better than any stainless steel knife that I have ever seen. I've just been using this for two weeks now and there has been no problem yet. I can't comment much on the knife's durability but I must say that it seems pretty strong as of now. I'll keep my review updated in case some issue turns up!
2809351
This is an all around great knife. I think hunters would find this knife especially useful, because the top of the blade has been tapered to an edge that is perfect for taking the skin off of game, and when using it for this, your thumb is supported very well in the grip.

The sides of the grip will not run your hand raw, yet there is fantastic grip even when wet because of the cut outs in the bottom of the grip and the curved front end. It's not a knife that will slip on you easily at all.

As with all SOG knives, it's razor sharp, and although I was cautious, the assisted open is fantastic.

I've had a lifelong love with SOG knives, and it because they are durable, affordable, and the designs are well thought out.

It's extremely light and of course the clip is as good as it gets. I really like it.
4012175
This is my favorite knife. It is incredibly sharp and cuts through anything with ease. I originally bought it for dressing animals, but I ended up using it as my every day knife. It's very easy to swap blades out, and I've only changed blades once after months of use. The only gripe is that the clip sticks out a bit, so it can fall our of your pocket when you lift your shirt up.
4278836
I bought this knife to add a santoku to my set of forged Wusthofs. After living with it for a few months and seeing how its edge held up, I have to say that I'm very impressed; so far it is on par with the Wusthofs. I use this knife almost every day and it still glides through tomatoes (the true test) with no crushing or resistance. Ergonomically, it is easy to grip and control even with wet hands, and it's well balanced to make quick work of whatever you can throw at it.

I can't speak to the corrosion problems that one reviewer had, as I treat all of my knives like they are carbon steel: Wash and thoroughly dry immediately after each use. If they are going to sit in the block for more than a day or two, I wipe them down with mineral oil to prevent corrosion. True stainless is very expensive and not found anywhere in a typical household, including the knife block.

Tips for keeping the edge as sharp as new:
-Never use a glass cutting board. They will dull a knife faster than anything you will actually be cutting. Wood and bamboo are ideal.
-Never let a knife land in the sink, as it is likely to be dulled or left to rust.
-Never use a pull-through or electric sharpener
-Hone with a steel rod every few uses
-Sharpen with a stone, or have your knives professionally sharpened every 1-2 years
4271632
Excellent do all knife. Wouldn't leave home without it.
1642095
This is my new favorite knife. Having a cutting edge on three sides seems novel at first, but once you start to use it, you find the usage for each edge. I've used this knife for cutting through beef and pork bones, breaking down tree branches, cutting roots to remove bushes, and other hard uses. The blade metal has maintained its edge through all these with just some stropping to bring it back to razor sharp. I've made a basic lanyard to run through the handle hole and also used another piece of paracord to make a retention loop for the sheath. Other than that, this is a do it all knife that i'll be using for years.
4122422
I carry a knife with me at all times. My last was a Kershaw Blur, which is also a great knife. Unfortunately however, that knife was lost, so I  thought I'd branch out and see how well Buck makes knives. I have to say, I am very pleased with this knife. I carry it with me everywhere. I use it to open boxes, carve and trim wood (pine) on occasion, open plastic packages, the occasional light to medium prying. I even use it to peel fruit sometimes. Overall, this knife is the perfect size, weight, and durability for me (I'm pretty hard on knives since to me, they're a very multipurpose tool).

That said, when I got it, the blade was a tad sticky. A bit of opening and closing though and it gave me no trouble. I've also had no issues with the blade closing too far and dinging up the blade edge. I have had one time where the blade started to stick after about 6 months of use, but a tiny bit of grease on the hinge once (and I mean a *very* small amount), and my knife is in great working order again!

Finally, I want to add one additional piece to this. I really appreciate that this knife is made in the USA. It's tough to find tools made here.

Very glad I purchased this knife.