Finch Buffalo Tooth Review: A Stumpy-Looking Everyday Knife That Surprises

Introduction

The Finch Buffalo Tooth is one of those knives that looks strange online and then wins you over completely in person. After two weeks of carrying it exclusively, it has earned a permanent spot in the pocket, and it replaced a long-standing favorite as the daily go-to. This review covers what makes this thick, clean-lined flipper stand out and what you should know before buying.

Design and In-Hand Feel

The first thing that stands out is the shape. The Buffalo Tooth uses very simple, clean lines with no finger grooves, which raises an obvious question about comfort. Surprisingly, it is very comfortable to hold, and that came as a genuine surprise after seeing it online. It is thick and chunky in the best sense of the word.

The handles are titanium bolsters with cocobolo wood inlays, and there is a small glowing element set into the crest between the inlays that will glow in the dark after being charged with light. The mill-finished titanium pocket clip sits about a quarter inch from the top, so it is not quite a deep-carry clip.

Specifications and Dimensions

The numbers tell an interesting story because the knife is deceivingly long for how stumpy it looks in photos. It uses a rear flipper mechanism with a three-inch 154CM spear point blade, and there is also a nail nick for more discreet deployment. Closed, it measures four inches, giving an overall length of seven inches.

Other measurements confirm how chunky the handle really is. At the narrowest point of the tail it measures about one and one-eighth inches wide, while the thickest part of the handle reaches about one and a half inches. Handle thickness is roughly half an inch. The weight test put it at about 4.80 ounces, which is a bit on the heavier side and noticeable in the pocket, though not unreasonable compared to other heavy carries.

Blade and Cutting Performance

The blade has a high flat grind with the grinding grain running horizontally, which makes it wipe off cleanly. There is no jimping on the blade spine, just a little on the flipper tab near the top, and the rear flipper action works very nicely.

Out of the box it is extremely sharp. The blade is 0.110 inches thick, and in a quick paper test it sliced through with almost no resistance. It is easy to see why the box includes a bandage as a small joke.

How It Compares to Other Finch Knives

Before the Buffalo Tooth arrived, the Finch 1934 was the favorite Finch in the collection. Placing the two side by side makes the thickness difference immediately obvious: the Buffalo Tooth is far chunkier, while the 1934 has a much slimmer profile.

That extra bulk is part of the appeal here. It gives the Buffalo Tooth a substantial, planted feel in the hand that slimmer knives do not offer, and it is precisely what makes the comfortable grip such a surprise.

Things to Consider Before Buying

The weight is the main trade-off. At about 4.80 ounces it feels a little weighty in the pocket, so anyone who prefers featherweight carry should factor that in. The non-deep-carry pocket clip may also matter to some users. Finally, the styling is distinctive; the simple, stumpy lines are polarizing in photos even though they work beautifully in hand.

Buying Advice

The Buffalo Tooth is available in three handle styles: the cocobolo inlay version shown here, a mother of pearl inlay, and a jigged titanium version. All versions cost about the same, roughly $195, so the choice comes down purely to which look you prefer.

For anyone who appreciates clean design, a thick comfortable grip, and a genuinely slicey 154CM blade, this is an easy recommendation. It has been the everyday carry for two weeks straight, and it is hard to imagine that changing soon.

Conclusion

The Finch Buffalo Tooth is a case of a knife exceeding expectations. It looks stumpy and unusual online, but the three-inch 154CM blade is deceivingly long, the chunky titanium and cocobolo handles are surprisingly comfortable, and the cutting performance is excellent. If the weight does not bother you, it is one of the most likeable everyday carry folders available at this price.