Buck "Survival" Knife?

I'm going with the 105.

Plenty stout enough to make biggish pieces of wood smallish pieces of wood. Plenty small enough to be convenient for eating, cleaning game, or whittling. Easy enough to clean; no worries about breaking pins or springs. Most importantly, it's a decent size and shape to allow me to make other tools and do day-to-day chores. Easy to carry as well!
 
NapalmCheese said:
I'm going with the 105.
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Good choice! Pathfinder = the practical survival knife. :thumbsup:

060 Hoodlum - 4
065 Punk - 3
070 Thug - 3
102 Woodsman - 1
103 Skinner - 1
104 Campadre Camp Knife - 1
105 Pathfinder - 2
106 Compadre Camp Axe - 1
108 Campadre Froe - 1
110 Folding Hunter - 9
112 Ranger - 1
119 Special - 10
120 General - 2
124 Frontiersman - 20
183 Alpha Crosslock - 1
184 Buckmaster - 4
185 Buckmaster LT - 1
187 Intrepid - 1
188 M9 Bayonet - 1
192 Vanguard Alaskan Guide - 1
245 MWG Navy Seal - 2
303 Cadet - 1
429 Selector - 1
495 Ergo Hunter - 1
620 Reaper - 3
639 Fieldmate - 1
650 Nighthawk - 1
651 Nighthawk Pigsticker– - 1
863 Selkirk - 3
888 Buck/Strider - 2
SwissBuck - 2
 
Another 105 vote. It is the only Buck fixed I own, but I think it is plenty of knife for me. If I am gonna hack through branches I need a machete or an axe. For an all around knife, the 105 should be fine.
 
iamjethro said:
Another 105 vote. It is the only Buck fixed I own, but I think it is plenty of knife for me. If I am gonna hack through branches I need a machete or an axe. For an all around knife, the 105 should be fine.
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Love the Pathfinder! One of my very favorite knives of all time.

Incoming stock photo alert...:)
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060 Hoodlum - 4
065 Punk - 3
070 Thug - 3
102 Woodsman - 1
103 Skinner - 1
104 Campadre Camp Knife - 1
105 Pathfinder - 3
106 Compadre Camp Axe - 1
108 Campadre Froe - 1
110 Folding Hunter - 9
112 Ranger - 1
119 Special - 10
120 General - 2
124 Frontiersman - 20
183 Alpha Crosslock - 1
184 Buckmaster - 4
185 Buckmaster LT - 1
187 Intrepid - 1
188 M9 Bayonet - 1
192 Vanguard Alaskan Guide - 1
245 MWG Navy Seal - 2
303 Cadet - 1
429 Selector - 1
495 Ergo Hunter - 1
620 Reaper - 3
639 Fieldmate - 1
650 Nighthawk - 1
651 Nighthawk Pigsticker– - 1
863 Selkirk - 3
888 Buck/Strider - 2
SwissBuck - 2
 
Thought I posted to this thread, but see I haven't. I guess that is because I'm confused about my survival knife choice. When I'm out and about, hunting and/or fishing I usually have a 110, 118 or both, so that's what I'd have for survival, if I get lost. This year it will be the 692 Alaskan Guide for a trial period.

Now what I'd rather have is the 124. I'm old and weak and don't want to carry the 124 so I choose the 119 because it's lighter and will probably handle the tasks I'd face. The 119, thanks. Preston
 
It's a solid choice. I hope who wins the sheath wants a bushcraft sheath which goes along with this thread.
 
TAH said:
Your gear consists of a firestarter, compass, stainless water bottle, and a tarp, but somehow magically, you get to choose one Buck knife (past or present model) for all your survival needs.
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pjsjr said:
Thought I posted to this thread, but see I haven't. I guess that is because I'm confused about my survival knife choice. When I'm out and about, hunting and/or fishing I usually have a 110, 118 or both, so that's what I'd have for survival, if I get lost. This year it will be the 692 Alaskan Guide for a trial period.

Now what I'd rather have is the 124. I'm old and weak and don't want to carry the 124 so I choose the 119 because it's lighter and will probably handle the tasks I'd face. The 119, thanks. Preston
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Remember Preston, the scenario, as quoted above, is not which knife are you most likely to have on you if a survival situation occured, it's which knife would you choose if a forest gnome (they do exist, you know) granted you any Buck knife. The knife can be past or present and you do not have to own it.

Regardless, you have chosen a very "special" knife. :thumbsup:

060 Hoodlum - 4
065 Punk - 3
070 Thug - 3
102 Woodsman - 1
103 Skinner - 1
104 Campadre Camp Knife - 1
105 Pathfinder - 3
106 Compadre Camp Axe - 1
108 Campadre Froe - 1
110 Folding Hunter - 9
112 Ranger - 1
119 Special - 11
120 General - 2
124 Frontiersman - 20
183 Alpha Crosslock - 1
184 Buckmaster - 4
185 Buckmaster LT - 1
187 Intrepid - 1
188 M9 Bayonet - 1
192 Vanguard Alaskan Guide - 1
245 MWG Navy Seal - 2
303 Cadet - 1
429 Selector - 1
495 Ergo Hunter - 1
620 Reaper - 3
639 Fieldmate - 1
650 Nighthawk - 1
651 Nighthawk Pigsticker– - 1
863 Selkirk - 3
888 Buck/Strider - 2
SwissBuck - 2
 
How about a Buck SwissMate III? It has an almost 4" blade, and who knows when you might need a can opener.

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TAH said:
How old and weak are you, Preston? :p You do know that forest gnomes are pretty small, right? :D :) :thumbsup:
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Real old and weak!!!!! But, but they have magical powers, should be able to transport me to safety. I wouldn't need an survival knife. Preston
 
bertl said:
I'll make it a vote.

Bert
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Got it. That wood saw would come in handy. Thanks Bert!

pjsjr said:
they have magical powers, should be able to transport me to safety. I wouldn't need an survival knife.
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Would you rather rely on this...

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or this? :D

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060 Hoodlum - 4
065 Punk - 3
070 Thug - 3
102 Woodsman - 1
103 Skinner - 1
104 Campadre Camp Knife - 1
105 Pathfinder - 3
106 Compadre Camp Axe - 1
108 Campadre Froe - 1
110 Folding Hunter - 9
112 Ranger - 1
119 Special - 11
120 General - 2
124 Frontiersman - 20
183 Alpha Crosslock - 1
184 Buckmaster - 4
185 Buckmaster LT - 1
187 Intrepid - 1
188 M9 Bayonet - 1
192 Vanguard Alaskan Guide - 1
245 MWG Navy Seal - 2
303 Cadet - 1
429 Selector - 1
495 Ergo Hunter - 1
620 Reaper - 3
639 Fieldmate - 1
650 Nighthawk - 1
651 Nighthawk Pigsticker– - 1
863 Selkirk - 3
888 Buck/Strider - 2
SwissBuck - 2
SwissMate III - 1
 
I have to agree with TAH. The Survival Gnome in the handle makes the Buckmaster tops.
 
Of course that will make it lighter:thumbsup: so I carry that 184, also. Preston
 
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