Buck Finally Made a Bugout Killer? | 790 Mini Range Elite

🇺🇸 Buck Knives is usually known for pocket knives, but they just took a direct shot at the lightweight EDC king. With the new 790 Mini Range, Buck is challenging the Benchmade Mini Bugout with better materials and that legendary BOS heat treat—did they pull it off?

🔗 LINKS
Buck 790 Mini Range Pro (154CM) 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/MiniRangePro
Buck 790 Mini Range Elite (MagnaCut) 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/MiniRangeElite
Full Size 791 Range Pro 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/791Pro
Full Size 791 Range Elite 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/791Elite
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📺 WATCH NEXT
Want to see the knife Buck is trying to dethrone? Check out the standard for lightweight carry:
Benchmade Mini Bugout Review: https://youtu.be/WiHHc13nQ20?si=XdCefilFKvyxKIFe

The Buck 790 Mini Range takes a direct shot at the lightweight EDC market. It features a secure crossbar lock plus a flipper tab, offering versatile deployment in a sub-2.3oz package. The Pro model uses 154CM with the legendary Paul Bos heat treat, while the Elite upgrades to CPM MagnaCut and Aluminum for superior edge retention. It’s USA-made, fully ambidextrous, and backed by the Forever Warranty.

✅ Features the legendary Paul Bos Heat Treat, widely considered the industry standard
✅ The Elite model utilizes CPM MagnaCut, a steel developed by metallurgist Dr. Larrin Thomas
✅ Uniquely stamped with a date code symbol (the "S" mark indicates 2025 production), a tradition Buck has maintained since the 1980s for collectors.
✅ Fully ambidextrous design featuring a reversible deep-carry pocket clip and a crossbar locking mechanism accessible from both sides.
✅ 100% Made in the USA, offering a competitive alternative to other American-made lightweight folders at a compelling price point.

"Buck's heat treat is above all others in my book... that's what they're known for."
"Due to the BOS heat treat, that is a better steel than what Benchmade is using."
"Go home and figure out what year your Buck knife is... every year has a different symbol."

#BuckKnives #MagnaCut #EDC #KnifeReview #MastKnifeShop
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🎬 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro & Unboxing
00:46 Comparison: Mini Range vs. Benchmade Mini Bugout
01:05 Deployment: Flipper, Studs & Crossbar Lock
01:28 Handle Materials & Clip
01:50 The "Bos" Heat Treat & Date Codes
02:26 Color Options
02:44 The Elite Model: Aluminum & MagnaCut
03:19 Size & In-Hand Feel (Specs)
03:45 Steel Analysis: MagnaCut vs. 154CM
04:47 Pricing & Value Proposition
05:15 Final Thoughts & Call to Action
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➡️ SPECS
Price: Pro $114.99, Elite $209.99
🇺🇸 Made in USA
Blade Material: Pro - 154CM steel, Elite - MagnaCut
Blade Shape: Drop Point
Blade Finish: Satin
Handle: Pro - Glass Filled Nylon, Elite - Aluminum
Locking Mechanism: Crossbar Lock
Clip: Reversible
Open Length: 6.26 inches
Blade Length: 2.625 inches
Weight: Pro -1.9 oz, Elite - 2.3 oz
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CREDIT: The Knife Steel Comparison Chart data is presented with permission from Dr. Larrin Thomas and was sourced from his book - Knife Engineering (c)2020. Additional steels have been added, independently, since 2020. Some data is subjective and should be used for comparison purposes only.

DISCLAIMER: Materials and blade appearance may vary from what is shown, especially in custom or hand-forged knives and in natural materials. We have presented the price and specifications available at the publication time of this video. All knives and products should be used in a safe manner without harming yourself or others. Warranty information is provided by the manufacturer at the time of the original post. Contact the manufacturer for warranty details.

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