Buck KnifeBuck knives are so familiar to Americans that many of us do think it’s a type of knife instead of a company name. Buck knives aren’t just for deer hunters, although hunting and skinning knives do make up a large part of their business. Buck gained an early reputation as a maker of affordable knives of high quality, with blades that you could hone razor sharp with confidence they’d stay that way. If you buy a Buck knife you’ll own it for a long time — the company also sells replacement sheaths, because people carry Bucks long enough to wear the leather out.

Company History

Hoyt Buck made the first Buck knife while still a blacksmith’s apprentice in 1902 Kansas. Hoyt invented a new tempering method which produced steel blades that held an edge longer than other knives of the day. Hoyt used old files as stock for his knives, grinding and tempering each one personally. After WWII in 1947, Hoyt and his son Al moved to San Diego and went into business together. Al Buck’s 1967 invention, the Buck 110 Folding Hunter, became a mainstay of the company’s business. Today the Buck family still owns and operates the company. Josh Buck, a member of the fifth generation of the family to work in the business, recently designed the Gen-5 Skinner, a modern interpretation of his great-grandfather’s good ideas.

Knives

Buck’s fixed blade hunting knives would probably be the company’s best known products, but from WWII onward the Buck family also produced quality tactical knives, with many offerings in both fixed blade and folding patterns today. Buck’s focus on outdoor knives led to innovations like lockback and one-handed opening systems. Those conveniences enhance many Buck products designed for professional search and rescue workers as well as outdoorsmen looking for a better blade. The Buck Rush uses assisted opening for even faster one-handed operation. Buck’s limited edition series has the collector in mind and employs the unique skills of artisans like David Yellowhorse. You’ll find a few multi-tools and hatchets in the catalog as well.


Buck

Buck X-Tract Multi-tool, One Handed | Lockback Combo Edge Knife w/ LED 731

Multi-purpose gear for hikers, backpackers, and other outdoorsmen gets better every year. If you make the Buck 731 X-Tract LED Multi-Tool...
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Buck Skinning Gut Hook Knife Zipper 191BR | Hunting Fixed Blade Full Tang Brass

Some knives look too good to use, and this 8-1/2-inch full-sized skinner (with a 4-1/4-inch hollow ground high carbon stainless steel...
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Buck Pocket Knife w/ Clip Point, Spey, Sheepsfoot Blade | Stockman Folder 301

The black polymer handle slabs of the Buck 301 Stockman are not as fancy as the rosewood of the 371BRW, but...
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Buck Lockback Alpha Hunter Knife | Drop Point Folding w/ Sheath 279BK

The Buck 279BK Folding Alpha Hunter offers the best features of the Alpha Hunter fixed blade in a drop point folder...
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Buck Pocket Clip Hilo Folder, Drop Point | Stainless Steel Knife Tom Mayo 179

The Buck 179 Mayo Hilo, designed by Tom Mayo, took inspiration from the surf and the sharks of the Hawaiian coast....
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Buck Folding Lockback Knife, Stainless Steel | Clip Point Hunter Rosewood 110FG

If I ever need a replacement for the Buck 110 that’s in my pocket right now, I’ll probably go for the...
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Buck Hunter Knife, Gut Hook Full Tang Blade | Fixed Alpha 693BK w/ Sheath

Suppose you ignored the standard logic about what makes a good hunting knife and started out with fresh ideas — if...
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Buck Folding Butcher Knife, Bone Saw Blade & Camo Handle | Alpha Crosslock 183CM

Buck explains the 183CM Camo Alpha Crosslock (PBS) as a Portable Butcher Shop. Although the small size of this knife also...
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Buck Hunting Field Knife | Fixed Hollow Ground Blade, Vanguard 192BK

Buck’s calls the 192BK Vanguard the company’s classic field knife for big game hunters. If the biggest thing you hunt is...
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Buck Folding Pocket Knife w/ Clip, Spey, Sheepsfoot Blade | Cadet 303

The Buck 303 Cadet condenses the blade selection of the Stockman series to a more convenient size for the pocket. The...
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Buck Folding Pocket Knife w/ Lockback | Rosewood Handle Hunter 55 110

A 3-3/8-inch knife with a 2-3/8-inch blade probably shouldn’t be referred to as a folding hunter, but the Buck 55 comes...
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Josh Buck Gen 5 Skinner w/ Charcoal Birch Wood Handle | Fixed Blade Full Tang Knife

The thick bolster makes this light skinner look heavy, but in the Buck Gen-5 Skinner Fixed Blade knife, Al Buck’s old...
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Josh Buck Knives Gen 5 Skinner, Collectors Limited Edition Guitar | Cocobolo Handle

The collector’s version of the Buck Gen-5 Skinner series designed by Josh Buck, great-grandson of the company founder, the Gen-5 Guitar...
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Buck Ranger Lockback Folder Knife 112FG | Rosewood Brass Handle

The Buck 112 Ranger already was a sound knife design for anyone who needs a rugged blade for hard everyday use...
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Buck 278 Folding Alpha Hunter Knife | Drop Point Gut Hook Blade

Although it doesn’t greatly resemble its predecessor, the Buck 278 Folding Alpha Hunter is the upgraded version of the very popular...
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Buck Rush Folder Knife, Gun Metal Grey | ATS-34 High Carbon Stainless Steel

Buck’s small pocket clip folder, the Buck Rush in ATS-34 high carbon stainless steel, features the assisted opening system called ASAP....
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Buck 750 Redpoint Folding Knife | Safe Spin Locking Serrated Blade w/ Yellow Handle

Folding knives with one-handed opening studs are sometimes a little too tricky to open in a hurry. If you’ve ever thought...
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Buck 103 Skinner Fixed Blade Hollow Ground Knife | Comes with Black Leather Sheath

The Buck 103 Skinner’s “turned-down” point blade resembles several famous Puma styles of hunting knives. With a forward-weighted blade that puts...
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Buck Protege Lockblade Fishing Knife | Combo Edge Blade 450FX-2621

Let’s talk tackle boxes before bringing up the Buck Protege. If you fish, you probably do have a knife tucked away...
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Buck Special Fixed Blade Bowie Hunting Knife w/ Cocobolo Brass Handle | Brown Leather Sheath

The frontier look of the Buck Special dates back to the days when Buck Knives was a two-man shop. This striking...
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Buck Fixed Blade Pathfinder Hunting Knife | 420 High Carbon Stainless Steel

Since the Buck Pathfinder only weighs 4.5 ounces, it’s hard to argue that there’s no need to take a full-sized knife...
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Buck Summit Folding Knife designed by Peter Whittaker | One Handed w/ Liner Lock

The Buck Summit Folder adds several useful tools to a standard one-hand opening clip knife — without the clip. Designed by...
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Buck 501 Squire Gentleman’s Pocket Knife | Surgical Stainless Steel Blade

Gentlemen’s pocket knives are usually lightweights suited to light work. What has made Buck knives of this pocket class stand out...
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Buck Omni Hunter 12 Pt 397BK Folding Knife | Stainless Steel Utility Blade

If you’re looking for pure function, the Buck Omni Hunter ought to be of interest. The Omni 397BK gives full size...
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Buck 112 Ranger Lockback Folding Knife | Stainless Steel Hunting Blade w/ Sheath

It’s pretty easy for me to talk about the Buck 112 Ranger, because it’s just like the big brother version (the...
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Buck Lockback Metro TM LED Pocket Knife | Emergency Flashlight Keyring | Stainless Steel Blade

Buck’s ergonomic keyring pocket knife is better suited to lighting up keyholes than doing any cutting work. It’s small size and...
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Buck Omni Hunter Camo Thermoplastic Handle Stainless Steel Blade Knife, Gut Hook

A old man I once knew, an avid hunter, passed these words of wisdom on to me: Hunting is half about...
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Buck Short Revolution Folding Knife | Mountaineering or Climbing

Buck produced this climber’s knife in collaboration with mountaineer Peter Whittaker. The 436DPL Short Revolution overcomes some of the weaknesses of...
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Buck Vanguard Fixed Blade Hunting Knife #192BR | Stainless Steel Skinning Blade

This beautiful hollow ground traditional skinning knife, with a thick 4 1/4″ high carbon stainless blade, combines the best of old...
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Best Hunting Knife: Buck Zipper | Fixed High Carbon Stainless Steel Blade & Gut Hook

The Buck Zipper, a special purpose hunting design, features a black hard rubber handle, 4.25″ hollow ground skinning blade of high...
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