Knives - buck knife in particular

[Antonyweeks]

I've been using various knives for the grallock. The most practical by far has been the cheap and cheerful Mora plastic handled thing. Blade is a bit rubbish and dings easily, but it is easy to sharpen being a scandi grind, easy to clean and has a bright orange handle so easy to see! I have also used various custom knifes, bushcraft knives etc. The trouble is the cleaning of them, although from an aesthetic perspective I prefer to use them. I've recently taken delivery of a superb Buck Knife 110. Does anyone else use one for gralloching etc, or use a simlar style lock knife?

 

[muddy42]

A variety of knives work for gralloch-ing. Everyone should have a mora, because they are so cheap, robust enough for feet/neck/ribs work and easy to sharpen. This is my current favorite sharpening method. Not more faffing around with wetstones.

I like folding knives too, but please be aware of the lack of bolster to protect your fingers. Recently I cut myself badly when bleeding two suspended roe deer. I'm back to using moras now.

 

[malmick]

I've got a Buck 110 that I've used for tunnelling out but not the overall gralloch. I've also got a shorter version the 112 or Hunter, this one is a really nice size as an overall folder. I could also use it one handed with forefinger under the point for unzipping if needs be.

 

[Dunwaters]

I’ve one since 1976 and I’ve damn near worn it out. The blade is a little too short for bleeding the bigger species but otherwise it works well.
Some people will moan because it’s not dish washer proof and stuff gets into the handle and is awkward to clean, nonsense, dish washers are for the kitchen staff you’re a stalker, just swish it in the nearest puddle and give it a spray of WD40, what’s left in the handle should remain in the handle.

 

[Antonyweeks]

I’ve one since 1976 and I’ve damn near worn it out. The blade is a little too short for bleeding the bigger species but otherwise it works well.
Some people will moan because it’s not dish washer proof and stuff gets into the handle and is awkward to clean, nonsense, dish washers are for the kitchen staff you’re a stalker, just swish it in the nearest puddle and give it a spray of WD40, what’s left in the handle should remain in the handle.

Ha ha! That made me laugh a lot!

 

[muddy42]

I’ve one since 1976 and I’ve damn near worn it out. The blade is a little too short for bleeding the bigger species but otherwise it works well.
Some people will moan because it’s not dish washer proof and stuff gets into the handle and is awkward to clean, nonsense, dish washers are for the kitchen staff you’re a stalker, just swish it in the nearest puddle and give it a spray of WD40, what’s left in the handle should remain in the handle.

Anyway dishwashers are a bad idea for any knife, even stainless ones. I find it does something to the metal, affects the temper maybe.

 

[marrajack]

You can also get a finger grooved version of the 110 Brilliant knives

 

[Antonyweeks]

I picked up a drop point version of the 110 - not the clip joint that it normally has. Not a fan of clip joints, but the drop point on this is great. Heavier than I thought it would be though...

 

[willie_gunn]

I picked up a drop point version of the 110 - not the clip joint that it normally has. Not a fan of clip joints, but the drop point on this is great. Heavier than I thought it would be though...

Must get myself one of those Buck knives with a clip joint.....

 

[plonker]

A friend has one and has done hundreds and hundreds of deer, its half the width it was when new

 

[Smelly Yeti]

Love my 110 - well made & holds a great edge. As others have mentioned DSC will frown on it as blood is supposedly difficult to remove from the blade housing

 

[John Gryphon]

I've recently taken delivery of a superb Buck Knife 110. Does anyone else use one for gralloching etc, or use a simlar style lock knife?

close to 40 years with mine,the blade is more a toothpick these days.

 

[Dunwaters]

close to 40 years with mine,the blade is more a toothpick these days.

Buck might be able to re- blade it for you, a mate had it done a few years ago, can’t remember if it was free or not but the mate is as tight as a crabs arse at 40 fathoms, watertight, so it definitely didn’t cost much.
Maybe worth a punt?

 

[John Gryphon]

I did email Buck 1/2 a dozen years,yet to receive a reply.

 

[Freeforester]

Saw to a couple reds on the last day of the season with this, I usually follow Mrs Beeton’s advice and immerse the whole in water for ten minutes or so, then a quick brush in the handle groove should there be anything to dislodge, followed by a quick rinse, a light strop, and back in the pouch ready for the does. Although I do like the buck knives I’ve seen, I find they are a bit heavy to carry for my own preference.

 

[alberta boy]

close to 40 years with mine,the blade is more a toothpick these days.

I sent my 110 back to Buck after 20ish years and a lot of use . They put a new blade on it for , for free , and thanked me for my patronage , great company and they make a decent knife . I have three Bucks , good blades for a reasonable price .

AB

 

[John Gryphon]

Shittt I will try again,thanks.

 

[8x57]

, great company and they make a decent knife .

AB

Plus 1 to that.
I've had a 110 since 1979 and worked it hard every day for the majority of that time. I'm on my third carrying case. It's now semi retired and the blade is now a fair bit smaller than it originally was but its still a very useful knife and almost as tight as when new. The year before last I emailed Buck just to let them know how pleased I was to have bought their product when visiting the U.S. having been advised that the Buck was more durable than the Puma alternative. They emailed me back sending me a copy of their staff newsletter which printed my email. Top company.

 

[Dunwaters]

I did email Buck 1/2 a dozen years,yet to receive a reply.

Its on their ” to do “ list, any day now.

 

[Koenig]

Dishwashers will wreck even stainless over time. I use just hot soapy water and an old toothbrush on my EKA swing blade which can collect hair and gore within the hinge from time to time.