Buck "Survival" Knife?

[deltablade]

Gotta have one of those survival gnomes

 

[Wallace Mutt]

Out of my own collection, I would probably go with the 117 Brahma.

 

[TAH]

I was wondering when the first Brahma would show up, since they weren't available when this thread started 2 years ago.

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
117 Small Brahma - 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

 

[Sierrawill]

I'll play. I'm thinking I would choose the 639. Lightweight with some alternative cutting surfaces on the spine and no serrations on the blade.

There was a similar thread about 4 years ago.... Dumped in the Woods, what knife and gun.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/877273-Dumped-in-the-Woods-What-Knife-What-Gun

I have 639 for sale. Bill

 

[Wallace Mutt]

The Brahma's come with a couple feet of para-cord which is a plus.

 

[TAH]

I have 639 for sale.

Is that a vote or a sale ad?

 

[DeSotoSky]

Is that a vote or a sale ad?

I would count that as a 'negative' vote. I think Sierrawill is saying he can survive without it.......

Oh dang. That would cancel out my (one and only) vote for the 639.....

 

[NapalmCheese]

I'm kind of chuckling that the Selkirk, the knife made to cater to the bushcraft/survival crowd, has only three votes. I'm curious if it's a byproduct of the Buck crowd not really being part of the bushcraft crowd, or a byproduct of the bushcraft crowd not really being part of the Buck crowd?

Seems like it's a nice shape for a hunting knife too.

 

[Sierrawill]

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Is that a vote or a sale ad?

'm selling the Buck 639.

 

[BuckShack]

I'm kind of chuckling that the Selkirk, the knife made to cater to the bushcraft/survival crowd, has only three votes. I'm curious if it's a byproduct of the Buck crowd not really being part of the bushcraft crowd, or a byproduct of the bushcraft crowd not really being part of the Buck crowd?

Seems like it's a nice shape for a hunting knife too.

For me, it's a byproduct of being part of the Made in the USA crowd. I can't deny it's a nice knife though, have at it. I'll stick with it's older brother, the USA made 192 Vanguard.

 

[TAH]

I'm selling the Buck 639.

Yes, I know. This is not the place for a sale alert. The last thing we want to do is upset Survival Gnome.

I'm kind of chuckling that the Selkirk, the knife made to cater to the bushcraft/survival crowd, has only three votes. I'm curious if it's a byproduct of the Buck crowd not really being part of the bushcraft crowd, or a byproduct of the bushcraft crowd not really being part of the Buck crowd?

More than anything, it's probably that the Selkirk is a new model and has the challenge of competing with the popularity and 50-year track record of the 124, 119, and 110. I do not own a Selkirk, but it looks like a capable knife.

 

[deltablade]

I'm kind of chuckling that the Selkirk, the knife made to cater to the bushcraft/survival crowd, has only three votes. I'm curious if it's a byproduct of the Buck crowd not really being part of the bushcraft crowd, or a byproduct of the bushcraft crowd not really being part of the Buck crowd?

Seems like it's a nice shape for a hunting knife too.

Thanks for that info. As a result, I had to order a Selkirk to check it out. Will be here Thursday. I have a few knives made in Taiwan, and they are excellent performers. So I have concluded that the quality of manufacture exists in Taiwan, if the manufacturer has a good QC program, and am betting Buck does. Should be fun.

 

[Haebbie]

The Selkirk is a great knife, especially for outdoor use. The flat grind makes it hard wearing and the comparatively thin blade makes the easy using. I voted for this knife (don't count it again, please). The only negative side is, it is made in China and not in the USA.

Haebbie

 

[Makael]

I initially voted for the MWG. I think that knife is a great little knife. I believe the Compadre Camp knife and or one of the Ron Hood knives would be one of the best survival knives. High Carbon, Excellent durability modern designs.

 

[TAH]

I initially voted for the MWG. I think that knife is a great little knife. I believe the Compadre Camp knife and or one of the Ron Hood knives would be one of the best survival knives. High Carbon, Excellent durability modern designs.

Would you like to make a change? I would be happy to do so.

 

[Makael]

Yes please. The Ron Hood Punk would and has proven itself as a great choice.

 

[TAH]

Change made! Great photo of some tough looking knives.

060 Hoodlum - 4
065 Punk - 4
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
117 Small Brahma - 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 - 1
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

 

[VorpalRain]

Most of these are too big.
I don't want to lug that much weight around at my age.
I'll go with this. Just the right size for everything 'cept fighting bears......and I'll pass on that anyway.

 

[TAH]

Most of these are too big.
I don't want to lug that much weight around at my age.

I hear ya. Survival is no country for old men.

060 Hoodlum - 4
065 Punk - 4
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
117 Small Brahma - 1
119 Special - 11
120 General - 2
121 Fisherman - 1
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 - 1
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

 

[Makael]

Punk weighs a scant 7.4 oz. Not too bad.