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Buck 119 vs 120: What’s the Difference? [2025]

Posted on July 29, 2021 Written by Joseph Stein

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buck 119 vs 120 side by side

Thinking about buying the Buck 119 or the Buck 120? This article will help you with a concise explanation of the differences & similarities of the Buck 119 vs 120 to help you make the right buying decision.

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Filed Under: Buck Knives, Camping Knives, Knife Comparisons

Buck Bantam 284 vs 285: What’s The Difference? [2025]

Posted on July 19, 2021 Written by Joseph Stein

buck bantam 284 vs 285

Although Buck typically cater for a slightly higher budget, their Bantam products do a great job of delivering value for money at a lower cost.

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Filed Under: Buck Knives, Camping Knives, Knife Comparisons

5 Buck 110 Alternatives: Lighter & Cheaper [2025]

Posted on July 18, 2021 Written by Joseph Stein

buck 110

For the past 50 years, the Buck 110 has held it’s place as one of the most popular folding hunters of all time. It’s a great knife, and for good reason.

Like any knife though, it can’t be perfect in every situation. Whether you find it too heavy, too outdated, or too fiddly to open — this article will help you find an alternative. Today we’re taking a look at several alternatives to Buck’s classic Folding Hunter. Read on for some Buck 110 alternatives.

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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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Buck 105 vs Buck 119 – Battle of the Hunting Knives [2025]

Posted on May 10, 2021 Written by James Elliott

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If you’re looking for a new knife to take out hunting, you’ll definitely come across Buck during your search. The American brand has been at the forefront of knife making for nearly 100 years and make a range of great knives for many different hunting needs.

buck 105 vs 119

In this article, we’ll be putting two of Buck’s top hunting knives side-by-side to help you in your search.

Comparing the Buck 105 vs Buck 119? In this article, we’ll take you through the specs, price, and comparisons of the Buck 105 Pathfinder and the Buck 119 Special Hunting Knife. Both are absolute classics of the hunting range. However, they do have some critical differences that make them perfect for different scenarios.

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Buck 501 vs Buck 503: Size, Weight & Carry [2025]

Posted on May 9, 2021 Written by James Elliott

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If you’re in the market for a new knife, one of the first names you’ll come across is Buck. The American brand’s 110 years of craftsmanship experience along with their Forever Guarantee makes them one of the most trusted and well-loved brands in the knife market.

If you’ve made your way to this article, we’re betting you’re after a new folding knife. Well, you’re in the right place as we’re here to put two of Buck’s most popular folding knives to the test – The 501 ‘Squire‘ and the 503 ‘Prince‘.

We’ll take you through the specs, price, and comparisons of both models to help you answer the question: “which knife is better for me, the Buck 501 vs Buck 503?”

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Filed Under: Buck Knives, Camping Knives, Knife Comparisons

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