I don't have a Buck knife in my collection. I have enough folders to last a lifetime and more and also I like fixed blades. I have been looking at several and would like your recommendations.
The knife should have a wood handle. The phenolic is hard wearing but it is nonetheless plastic. I have enough synthetic handle knives and would like something else. My choises right now are Woodsman and Vanguard. I like the overall shape of both and they should carry nicely being quite light. I don't need a longer blade than 4 inches for the application I have in mind. I have been looking at Blackjack model 125 but it is out of my budget and consider it too large, the Vanguard has some of the similar looks. Also if I get the Vanguard I might be tempted do some metalwork and grind a swedge, it would not be the end of the world if I fail.
Truth to be told I like the Woodsman visually even more. The question is which one would be better for general use? It would be used mostly for food prep and maybe occasionally for processing fish. It should not be afraid of doing some light woodcarving, making chips to get a fire going. I like the knife to have a good tip for piercing. Both have the old time look I am after.
So what are your thoughts?
The knife should have a wood handle. The phenolic is hard wearing but it is nonetheless plastic. I have enough synthetic handle knives and would like something else. My choises right now are Woodsman and Vanguard. I like the overall shape of both and they should carry nicely being quite light. I don't need a longer blade than 4 inches for the application I have in mind. I have been looking at Blackjack model 125 but it is out of my budget and consider it too large, the Vanguard has some of the similar looks. Also if I get the Vanguard I might be tempted do some metalwork and grind a swedge, it would not be the end of the world if I fail.
Truth to be told I like the Woodsman visually even more. The question is which one would be better for general use? It would be used mostly for food prep and maybe occasionally for processing fish. It should not be afraid of doing some light woodcarving, making chips to get a fire going. I like the knife to have a good tip for piercing. Both have the old time look I am after.
So what are your thoughts?

