Anyone used Buck knives??

[troutman]

I'm looking for a cheap but sharp locking folder- ideally under £20 in case it gets lost. It will be used for cutting ropes so needs to be shaving sharp out of the box- any suggestions on brands? I've looked at the Buck Revel

http://www.heinnie.com/Buck-Knives/Folding-Knives/Revel/p-125-968-6421/

And some of the knives by Kershaw- which seem ok, Opinel would have been good but I'm looking for a "grippy" technical style handle.

 

[Man of Tanith]

i have a buck canoe which was my every day pocket knife (non locking0 lovely knife only retired it as i got a joker as a birthday present
Lovely knife

 

[troutman]

It seems like there's a lot of conflicting views on Buck knives- maybe its the newer versions people don't like.

 

[santaman2000]

I use a Buck 110 and have done so for over 35 years. It's a great knife and I've used it as a woods tool, a flightline tool, a hunting tool, a camp knife, and as a general toolbox knife. BUT!!! If you're mainly cutting ropes you really need a serrated blade (whatever brand you choose)

 

[Claudiasboris]

Buck still seem to be very popular in the US, I've heard good things about their heat treatment. Depending on your intended use it'll probably work for you.

I've got an old Scoutlite and picked up a Walmart 110 last year. Both are sturdy and comfortable in the hand, but I must admit that I haven't used them much.


Claudiasboris

 

[Ben98]

How about the opinel outdoor? Good grippy handle, serrated blade and reasonably cheap

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[Shovel]

Why not a serrated blade? That would be better for cutting rope.

 

[Robbi]

Were you looking for a Buck knife ?

 

[hog]

Kershaw make a quality knife for good value £'s.
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Kershaw-Knives/Folding-Knives/c-1-158-1003/

 

[troutman]

Why not a serrated blade? That would be better for cutting rope.

That was my opinion until I carried out a few field tests- It seems like the deeper serrations snag on climbing and safety ropes, when I compared my Mora against a dedicated SOG serrated rope/rescue knife it took two cuts with the SOG and one with the Mora- something to be said for a plain blade I guess.

And Robbi, yes I was looking at the line of Buck knives.

 

[troutman]

Why not a serrated blade? That would be better for cutting rope.

That was my opinion until I carried out a few field tests- It seems like the deeper serrations snag on climbing and safety ropes, when I compared my Mora against a dedicated SOG serrated rope/rescue knife it took two cuts with the SOG and one with the Mora- something to be said for a plain blade I guess.

And Robbi, yes I was looking at the line of Buck knives.