Hollow grind knives with spring steel? (Buck 104 Compadre)

[Steelhog]

Hey all – I recently picked up a Buck 104 compadre on an impulse buy. Overall, I really like the knife/sheath, but I was thinking that Buck’s choices on this one seems to go against the industry grain a bit. The hollow grind is certainly a great cutter, but most knives of this type typically go with a flat or scandi grind. The choice of 5160 steel is also a bit interesting. It should make for a super strong/tuff steel for sure. But it’s the combo of that steel with the hollow grind that I can’t decide if this the best idea or the worst for an all-purpose camp knife. So, what are your thoughts on a hollow grind knife with spring steel for a camp knife. Is this the best of all worlds or the worst? Does the stronger steel make up for the more delicate grind?

 

[SOLEIL]

5160 is fine. it is and has been used for knives for a long time from various manufactures. i wouldn't worry about it. buck would not use this steel if they didn't trust it. plus the lifetime warranty