BUCK KNIVES?

sako75 hunter

I was in a gun shop recently to buy a new field knife, i priced some buck knives witch were priced at 125 and upwards.
Just like to know if they are really worth the money or can someone point me to a more reasonably priced knife of similar quality?

4gun

maybe the older ones were worth their money,but the newer ones are pure crap I bought a buck nighthawk in the US for $35 and saw it on sale in ireland for 95 eu if you are buying a good quality knife the first thing to go for is the steel that the blade is made from and not the brand name. some of the threads on this forum have better guides to getting a good quality knife

foxhunter

sako75 hunter wrote: »

I was in a gun shop recently to buy a new field knife, i priced some buck knives witch were priced at 125 and upwards.
Just like to know if they are really worth the money or can someone point me to a more reasonably priced knife of similar quality?

A lot of the Schrade and the Muela knives are nice and tidy ranging from €35 to €70 depending on what type you're looking for.

CJhaughey

What sort of work are you doing with the field knife? Rabbits, Deer?
125 is a bit much for something that could be lost very easily climbing over a fence.
Lots of guys I know use Opinels as field knives, the carbon steel ones hold a great edge and the blade locks securely.
You can get them from tiny to nearly machete size,however #6-7 seems to be the most popular.

sako75 hunter

it will be mostly deer i will be using it for, im living in tipp so do you by any chance know where i can get these opinel knives?
thanks for the info so far.

CJhaughey

I am in Cork, If you want one I can send you one, I think they are about 7euro or so.

jwshooter

i use a buck 110 folder ,the finest knife ever made for the money.

i had to get a new blade on it after many years of use and many deer ,buck charged me 10 dollars for the post and the work .

you could shave your self with it now .

the sports man gun centure have them for @35 pounds i think

Grizzly 45

Cold Steel is another one worth their money..The Bushman or mini Bushman must be imo one of the best value for money knives around..
Ebay or Eu prices are better than here.

ronn

Where abouts is that sports man shop jw,, do they have much gear for shooting and ammo

jwshooter

ronn wrote: »

Where abouts is that sports man shop jw,, do they have much gear for shooting and ammo

google them there huge and sterling is not to bad at the min,

ronboy

Buck knives are not worth the money...no way.
Opinel knives are good but you have to mind them as they rust easy but very easy to put an edge on them. For 7 yoyos you cant go wrong..:)

Cass

foxhunter wrote: »

.............the Muela knives are nice and tidy ranging from €35 to €70 depending on what type you're looking for.

+1 on the Muela. Have a few myself for every type of activity. Reasonable price, good quality.

http://www.huntingeasy.com/knives.htm

jwshooter

ronboy wrote: »

Buck knives are not worth the money...no way.
Opinel knives are good but you have to mind them as they rust easy but very easy to put an edge on them. For 7 yoyos you cant go wrong..:)

opinel knives are what they are cheep thin bladed knife that are easy to put a edge on and easier to losses it.

they rust and the when the wood swells you will want a vice grip to open it .i have 4 or 5 of them for pocket knifes ,thats what there are a handy cheap knife with no purpose

if your looking for a tool that will last the test of time get a buck 110.

rob308

jwshooter wrote: »

opinel knives are what they are cheep thin bladed knife that are easy to put a edge on and easier to losses it.

they rust and the when the wood swells you will want a vice grip to open it .i have 4 or 5 of them for pocket knifes ,thats what there are a handy cheap knife with no purpose

if your looking for a tool that will last the test of time get a buck 110.

+1 on that JW. Best knife ever made by far

deerhunter1

sako75 hunter wrote: »

I was in a gun shop recently to buy a new field knife, i priced some buck knives witch were priced at 125 and upwards.
Just like to know if they are really worth the money or can someone point me to a more reasonably priced knife of similar quality?

Look at macadam on the Shooting for sale has some beautiful knives for sale including a lovely Buck, just bought two from him and are incredible,there are pictures on his add.

Odysseus

deerhunter1 wrote: »

Look at macadam on the Shooting for sale has some beautiful knives for sale including a lovely Buck, just bought two from him and are incredible,there are pictures on his add.

I took the winchester off him tonight, and have have to say to buck is a lovely knife, I had to keep my distance from it or I would have spent more that I planned againg:) Well worth having a looking at.

mcguiver

I have a Buck 10 years, cost 45 dollars. Its easy to sharpen, and keeps a good edge.

The handle is a bit too flashy looking for me, lots of silver...a bit O.T.T.

Its a great knife, done lots of whittling, and preparing rabits, fish etc.
Overpriced here in Ireland.