{"id":5497,"date":"2026-02-18T19:52:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports-action.ca\/sports\/?post_type=product&#038;p=5497"},"modified":"2026-03-21T15:12:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T15:12:17","slug":"vanguard-w-rubber-handle","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"http:\/\/sports-action.ca\/sports\/product\/vanguard-w-rubber-handle\/","title":{"rendered":"VANGUARD W\/RUBBER HANDLE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This fixed blade, the 192 Vanguard classic, is made for field work and big game hunters. The contoured handle and safety guard make maneuvering through field dressing a breeze. The drop point blade is made from industry standard 420HC stainless steel blade for supreme edge retention and is finished with Buck\u2019s Advanced Edge2x Blade Technology. With a weather resistant rubberized handle for easy handling in foul weather conditions, the 192 Vanguard knife is the one tool you don&#8217;t want to be without.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paul Bos Heat Treatment &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Buck Knives is a market leader in edge retention thanks to their steel selections and heat treatment processes pioneered by industry famous Paul Bos, whose heat treating system has proven to be the best in the business.\u00a0 Each blade is put through a rigorous heat treat process and quality performance test.\u00a0 It is then tempered to the appropriate Rockwell Hardness thrrough a heating, freezing, and reheating system.\u00a0 This gives you a longer edge life, ease of resharpening, and a blade that will not fail you<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drop Point &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0This blade is full bellied with a strong, thick point for heavier tasks. It can also be used as a general work knife. The top of the blade drops down toward the tip, which minimizes accidental puncturing while skinning. The drop point blade is strong and very versatile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>420HC Steel &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0This is Buck&#8217;s standard blade material because it approaches the wear resistance of high carbon alloys while delivering the corrosion resistance of chromium stainless steels. Add our exclusive heat-treat process and you have a very user-friendly combination of superior corrosion resistance with excellent strength for wear resistance and durability. You also have a blade that is easy to resharpen. For best performance we harden to a Rockwell hardness of Rc 58.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Made in the USA &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Buck proudly makes their knives in the USA.\u00a0 The materials and workmanship involved in creating your knife will be done with the utmost care and will be free of defects<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forever Warranty &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Buck Knives warranties each and every Buck knife to be free of defects in the material and workmanship for the life of the knife, and they will repair or replace it with a new knife, at their option, any Buck knife they deem defective.\u00a0 Buck Knives does not warranty it&#8217;s products against normal wear, misuse, or product modifications.\u00a0 Buck Knives are not intended to be used as hammers, chisels, pry bars, or screwdrivers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blade Length: 4.25&#8243; \/ 108cm<\/li>\n<li>Overall Length: 8.5&#8243; \/ 21.6cm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 6.6 oz \/ 187.9g<\/li>\n<li>Steel: 420HC<\/li>\n<li>Blade Shape: Drop Point<\/li>\n<li>Sheath: Nylon<\/li>\n<li>Handle: Textured rubber<\/li>\n<li>ITEM#: 0692BKS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This fixed blade, the 192 Vanguard classic, is made for field work and big game hunters. The contoured handle and safety guard make maneuvering through field dressing a breeze. 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