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Just wanted to get opinions on which you feel is better and why
couple of small models on sale at CTC this week. Both made in China and believe me, I’m under no illusions about the expected quality of either one vs an older model of either, but they’re so cheap they’re tough to pass up. I ended up buying one of each....
Might sound silly, but I love my Bear Grillis 4" inch folding, and 8" knife, firestick and stone cased knife. I have a 50 yr old Buck that my grandfather left me that I will use at least once on a deer. It is beautiful pointed curved deer knife with stainless blade in perfect shape.
I prefer buck knives inexpensive and quite sharp.
The new Bucks are crap..CT sells them cheap for a reason. I think you have to spend over $100 for a Buck knife now to get the same quality as the Bucks we knew as kids.
I've always liked Gerber...again...spend the $$ and get a good one.
A $10 knife is a throw away, the blade won't stay sharp long enough to skin a deer. As the Scouts taught me ..a dull knife is a dangerous knife. I don't think I'd want to be hanging upside down in a harness and trying to cut myself free with a $10 knife HaHa.
I have a Gerber folding knife, it's in my pocket every day I use it at work for everything, knife, screwdriver, pry bar, you name it. I've had it at least 3 years I sharpen it maybe every couple weeks. It's 3-1/2" but very thick blade. It cost me maybe $50 and I love it. I have a more classic looking buck knife with the brass on the handle, I'd never want to abuse it like the Gerber.
I don't like new Bucks, use Ontario SP-1 as an everything knife.
I know Mike, but these are for throwing in the storage compartment of the boat, the ATV, etc...just cheap little knives, the regular prices were ridiculous, $60 for the Gerber and $50 for the Buck...each were on sale for $12.49.
It’s not like I’m carrying them on a SEAL mission :)
I keep my 110 buck knife on my belt but always have a box cutting knife (from the dollar store) around. It comes in real handy... Razor sharp :)
Used it on coyotes, deer and geese.
Own both brands and love them both. I had a small Gerber folding knife that the locking mechanism broke. Gerber customer service was great and they sent me another one regardless if it was a cheep knife or not. My Buck knife holds a good edge but it was also a more expensive knife. Let us know which one you like better
I'm a fan of buck knives, and yes, some are made in China, but they still have the american made ones, check out their site, you'll find something and learn more about the knives
I have a buck folder, I’ve had for fifty years, got it when I was 17. It has skinned a whack of deer and moose over the years. It still holds an edge and only needs a quick touch up with the ceramic rods to bring the edge back......
i just bought the buck today, not a bad knife for 12 bucks lol
I have too many knives, the ones I now use daily all have S30V steel. Keeps an edge forever and easy to sharpen with a Lansky knife sharpener.
Depends on what you want the knife for. I have a bunch of 440 carbon blades for utility work that are basically throw aways, easy to sharpen and serve many purposes. Can be bought on ebay for 5 bucks each. Then there are my everyday carry type knives that I will spend more on and keep meticulously sharp but will not use for utility purposes no prying or anything like that. Right now my favorite has been a Tops Sneaky Pete mini fixed blade neck knife. Ive used it to gut deer and fillet small fish in a pinch, its 154cm steel and been my go to for about 5 years now, fits well in my pocket and has a nice kydex sheath with carabiner. I do not buy folding knives anymore, fixed blade or none at all, just like the style and reliability and had a couple accidents with cheap folding blades.
Gerber is a good brand but they make some lower end stuff that sucks same with Buck. All the buck knives ive owned didnt last long. My bro has a high end Gerber and that thing is bulletproof.
Maybe I am just getting old(er) but I do not see the same quality in knives now as I did 20+ years ago - unless you spend large of a knife most of them are OK at best.
Like most of us we all have more knives than we know what to do with them. The best knives I own are all 20+ years old with the exception of the Grohman knives. My golden jewel is a Camillus #4 that was once my dad's EDC and he babied that knife - solid feel amazing steel! I have a very old Puma with 440 Stainless (Japan) and this thing is a razor and can hold an edge - I got this when I was a scout back in 1980's and it is with me on every hunt trip. My other two fav's are my Grohman #1 Original, and #2 Trout and Bird knife. These are my go to for gutting and skinning deer - they are sharp, hold an edge and feel good in your hand. Canadian made to boot - Pictou, NS.
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Which brings us the age old question; how many is a "whack"?Quote:
Originally Posted by rick_iles
Those Bucks went on sale for the same price, I bought 3 at the time. They're not my go to's, but I still use it as my everyday pocket knife. The other wound up in my son's stocking, and the other is tucked away for my daughter next year. I own plenty of expensive knives, but they come out when needed. As for an everyday small pocket knife...it does the trick. I also sharpen my knives alot, more of a habit or out of boredom.....
Geeze being an Old Guy BM, I would have thought you would know that "Whole whack" or the often substituted "a whack off" is a Canadian Original slang term for "for lot of (something)."Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushmoose
Now to what degree 'a lot' of is, is subject to the 'something' in question. As a Canadian goes thru life, we accrue a working knowledge of what is considered a 'whack' of particular items. for example: a case of 24 beer is not a whack of beer...but 12 cases of beer is considered a whack of beer for a guy to take for 5 days at hunt camp...at least that is what my wife says :)
Tell her you are bringing 12 beer? She'll be proud of you!Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
Lol... yea, that’s what I mean....maybe “tons” would be a better term !!Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
Whack of deer = 100+ if you killed them yourself. If you are including other people's kills than 200+.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushmoose
Moose = 12+ if killed yourself. 25+ if including other's kills.
Bear = 50+ if your own. 100+ if it includes others.
That's my take. Now in regards to OP scrap the Buck and Gerber's and get yourself a fixed blade Benchmade or Bradford in S30V or better yet M390. That will dress and skin a whack of anything and still be sharp enough to shave with when finished.
Really not a fan of gerber. Especially when you look at the crap they pull. I'm sure they can get the job done but how can you justify a $100+ price-point for a knife made out of the cheapest steel money can buy (7cr13Mov). Especially when any other company sells basically the same knife for less than half that (still overpriced? You can get good knives made out of 9cr19mov, 5160, 1050, or 420HCSS for $50.
Grohmann knives are great quality and made in Canada to boot.
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Same here rick, 3.5” blade..oldie but a goldie for sure....Buck 110 made in the USAQuote:
Originally Posted by rick_iles
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my dad has had his Gerber folding knife for decades not 1 issue with it, granted thats when they use to make stuff to last. not like now, they make things now to break so the costumer will come back to buy it again
I love my folding Gerber with gut hook and ergonomically handle. It was about $60 when I bought it over 10 yrs ago
Havalon! Blades originally made for surgeons also gut deer pretty good! lol
Aren't they the best !!! Bought one a few year back, has become my 'Go-To' knife for deer and Turkey...Quote:
Originally Posted by bellerivercrossbowhunter
Bought one this year for skinning curious to see if they are to sharp lolQuote:
Originally Posted by bellerivercrossbowhunter
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Went to CT on the weekend almost bought these, nice deal. Attachment 41011Attachment 41012
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anyone know how the heatshield brand is? i have a few things from them they dont seem that bad at all but they are just small clothes items. anyone actually bought a knife from them or scope? they had some nice scopes on sale as well!
They fall into that category...."you get what you paid for". They are Chinese made, low grade steel. So they don't hold an edge very long.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowjob
ah gotcha, guess my buck knife the old gerber we have and the mossy oak knife set i got my dad last Christmas will have to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
thanks for the insight mike
They are sharp slow and easy we started wearing orange gloves they show up great and the other guy can see your hands so when we gut skin a deer we can still count to tenQuote:
Originally Posted by Saskfly
Budy got clamps look like ice box tongs but have wide grip to clamp onto skin damn they work slick for pulling hide down
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Havalon blades Sharp? Oh ya be very careful with them. They will slice your finger off is your not careful!Quote:
Originally Posted by Saskfly
The ones that go on sale at Canadian Tire for $20~ arent going to be dramatically different from each other. Pick the one that you like the looks of best. I dont like serrated blades terribly much so I tend to stay away from those, particularly on small knives.
Of my large knives, my Buck 110 is almost "heirloom" quality in its looks and function. My Gerbers are perfectly functional, but in the end are just plain black rubber handles. They arent anything special.