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Buck Knives Review: Are They Worth It? [2025]

Posted on March 23, 2022 Written by James Elliott

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Buck Knives has been around for a very long time. Hoyt Buck produced the first Buck knife in 1902, in fact. Over the last 100+ years, Buck has gained tremendous experience and mastery in knife-craft and innovation.

From pocket knives to survival knives, Buck has a wide array of knives and tools to meet all outdoorsmen’s needs. Here, we provide a Buck knives review.

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Filed Under: Buck Knives, Camping Knives, Reviews

S30v vs 420HC Steel – a Head to Head Comparison

Posted on March 10, 2022 Written by James Elliott

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If you’re in the market for a new knife, one of the key factors to consider is the blade material. While the blade will likely be made of steel, there’s a wide range of different variants to choose from.

Remember, the steel does all the work. So it’s important to get it right when choosing the perfect blade for your needs.

BIG BOWIE Camp Knife

In this article, we’ll be putting the S30v and 420HC steel variants up against each other. As two of the most commonly used steels for outdoor knives, there’s a chance your next knife might use one of the two variants.

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Filed Under: Knife Comparisons, Knife Education

Scandi Grind: What It Is, Pros & Cons and Other Grinds

Posted on September 4, 2021 Written by James Elliott

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Scandi Grind Field Knife | Lucas Forge

When it comes to picking your next outdoor knife, one of the key components to consider is your grind. While most people won’t notice the difference, serious knife users know the value of having the right grind for the task you need. One of the most popular outdoor knife grinds is the Scandi grind.

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Filed Under: Blog, Knife Education

13 Black Buck Knives for Every Need [2025]

Posted on August 1, 2021 Written by James Elliott

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If you’re in the market for a knife, there aren’t many brands out there than Buck. The Buck family have been making knives since 1902 but the well known American brand began manufacturing at scale in the 1960s. While black buck knives weren’t particularly popular then, they’re making a comeback today.

It’s this history that makes Buck one of the most reputable and well-respected knife manufacturers on the market specializing in both fixed and folding models.

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Filed Under: Blog, Buck Knives, Camping Knives

BK2 vs BK22: What’s The Difference? [2025]

Posted on July 15, 2021 Written by James Elliott

One of the most commonly asked questions when talking about KA-BAR BK knives is this…

What’s the difference between the KA-BAR BK2 vs. KA-BAR BK22?

The answer is quite straightforward. The difference is the sheath. They’re the same knife, but the BK2 has a hard shell nylon sheath, and the BK-22 has a polyester front pouch sheath.

Both are fantastic knives so the question is justified, but it’s actually really quite simple!

The difference between the BK2 and BK-22 is just the sheath.

KA-BAR bk2 vs bk22

Both knives are actually exactly the same. When choosing between the BK2 or the BK-22, you’re actually choosing between one of the knives’ key accessories: the sheath.

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Filed Under: Hunting Knives, Knife Comparisons

Buck 110: Does It Make a Good EDC?

Posted on June 6, 2021 Written by James Elliott

Jump onto any knife forum and ask opinions on the best folding knife and it won’t be long until someone mentions the Buck 110. The 22cm monster is an absolute classic folding knife that combines the versatility of a folder with a strong, durable blade.

Buck 110 folding knife

Given its popularity, many knife fans find themselves wanting to keep the 110 on them wherever they go. That’s great news. But for others, given the size and weight of the knife, they don’t see the 110 as a usable EDC.

In this article, we’re going to balance up the arguments to fully understand if the 110 is truly an EDC. We’ll look at some of the arguments for and against, as well as some alternative solutions to fixing any Buck 110 EDC gripes.

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Filed Under: Buck Knives, EDC Knives, Knife Comparisons

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