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September 15th, 2020, 11:52 AM
#1
Buck or Gerber ?
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....
“You have enemies ? Good. It means you have stood up for something, sometime in your life”: Winston Churchill
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September 15th, 2020 11:52 AM
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September 15th, 2020, 12:17 PM
#2
Has too much time on their hands
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.
Mark Snow, Leader Of The, Ontario Libertarian Party
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September 15th, 2020, 01:25 PM
#3
I prefer buck knives inexpensive and quite sharp.
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September 15th, 2020, 01:54 PM
#4
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.
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September 15th, 2020, 03:37 PM
#5
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.
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September 15th, 2020, 07:54 PM
#6
I don't like new Bucks, use Ontario SP-1 as an everything knife.
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September 15th, 2020, 08:25 PM
#7
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
“You have enemies ? Good. It means you have stood up for something, sometime in your life”: Winston Churchill
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September 15th, 2020, 09:31 PM
#8
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.
"Everything is easy when you know how"
"Meat is not grown in stores"
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September 15th, 2020, 09:52 PM
#9
Has too much time on their hands
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
"Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, Teach a man to fish and he eats for the rest of his life"
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September 24th, 2020, 12:38 PM
#10
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