Knife similar design to Buck Vanguard with better steel?

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I like the way the buck vanguard feels in my hand and like the guard. I dont like the steel it comes with and do not like the look of the cabelas alaska series in s30 nor the handle material. Can anyone recommend a brand/maker who makes a knife similar in profile/design with the guard in S30, d2, or another quality steel that will hold the edge?
 
Olive Drab said:
I like the way the buck vanguard feels in my hand and like the guard. I dont like the steel it comes with and do not like the look of the cabelas alaska series in s30 nor the handle material. Can anyone recommend a brand/maker who makes a knife similar in profile/design with the guard in S30, d2, or another quality steel that will hold the edge?
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What’s your intended use for the knife? Have you used Buck’s 420HC and been disappointed with the edge retention? If so, the simple answer might be a Vangaurd Pro with 20CV.
 
Gerber Gator Premium fixed blade. S30V for around $90. The handle is similar to a Mora and that is a good thing in my book. I have a big hand and like a thick, grippy handle. Sheath isn't bad either.

Made in the USA if that is important to you as well.

I'm not a Gerber fan but the Gator fixed blade and folder are two I would and do recommend.
 
ScooterG said:
What’s your intended use for the knife? Have you used Buck’s 420HC and been disappointed with the edge retention? If so, the simple answer might be a Vangaurd Pro with 20CV.
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General hunting/hiking knife. Skinning, and making feather sticks will probably be the bulk of it's use. I havent used buck's 420hc steel but figured the steel would be too soft and would rather spend a few more $$ to get the right knife.

gazz98 said:
Gerber Gator Premium fixed blade. S30V for around $90. The handle is similar to a Mora and that is a good thing in my book. I have a big hand and like a thick, grippy handle. Sheath isn't bad either.

Made in the USA if that is important to you as well.

I'm not a Gerber fan but the Gator fixed blade and folder are two I would and do recommend.
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That looks like another decent option. thanks for pointing it out.
 
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Alberta Ed said:
Nothing wrong with 420HC the way Buck does it. I thought the Vanguard was available in S30v though.
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Yep, some SFOs are s30v and I’ve heard some complain that Buck 420hc is to hard or hard to sharpen. Lol. There’s a lot of misinformation out there and most of it is hear say or misunderstanding of steel types.
The vanguard in 420hc is a good decent steel but also available in some upgrade steel like 20cv as well as the s30v if a person wants to pay a bit more.
 
Olive Drab said:
General hunting/hiking knife. Skinning, and making feather sticks will probably be the bulk of it's use. I havent used buck's 420hc steel but figured the steel would be too soft and would rather spend a few more $$ to get the right knife.

That looks like another decent option. thanks for pointing it out.
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You should really try their 420hc. They treat it very well.
 
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