Wb123 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 The better half's father wants a small buck knife for Christmas, intended use is something archery related. I know nothing about knives beyond quite liking opinel carbon blades for out and about, and japanese steel in the kitchen, but an opinel would seem a bit cheap for the circumstances. What would people reccomend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 If it is for sharpening/fine work something like a Buck Canoe is quite traditional, if it is for digging arrows out of targets, something with a fixed blade might be better. I think you should do a bit more investigating to find out what the proposed use is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 There was a similar thread a couple of weeks back, what sort of money do you want to spend is probably the main thing, couple of nice knives been on the other sales lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Bought an old mate (now sadly deceased) a small Buck double bladed knife for his 70th and he treasured that knife. Said it was one of the best presents he had ever been given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumfelter Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 If it's for digging arrows out of trees the steel will be too brittle. I bought my mate a fixed blade buck and he managed to snap the last inch off doing just that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 10 hours ago, Wb123 said: The better half's father wants a small buck knife for Christmas, intended use is something archery related. I know nothing about knives beyond quite liking opinel carbon blades for out and about, and japanese steel in the kitchen, but an opinel would seem a bit cheap for the circumstances. What would people reccomend? From your post it appears you are not aware that Buck is a brand name for knives. Opinel is a different brand name. Just a heads up. https://www.heinnie.com/knives-and-tools/f/brand/buck/?dir=asc&order=price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) Many thanks everyone, i understand he shoots at targets made of compressed rubber that the arrows easily pull from. The better half is looking to spend anything up to £150 for something he can enjoy for many years to come. I shall try and find outnexactly what use he has in mind though we think it is some form of trimming/adjusting arrows. The buck solitare rosewood looks nice. Edited December 10, 2017 by Wb123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan7626 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 The wife bought me a Buck skinning knife for our wedding anniversary. Absolutely brilliant knife and keeps it's edge well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Here's a bit of an old wives tale which can be relevant the the chap is superstitious. In folklore it was believed that giving a knife as a gift would cut the ties of friendship. A way of overcoming the problem was to put a coin (a penny) in the gift box and the receiver gives the penny back to the donor thus in effect buying the knife and overcoming the bad luck. A bit of old tosh but, perhaps, a good talking point over Xmas dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Yep, My aunt had a knife for a wedding present which lived on the kitchen table. Engraved on the blade was, " to cut your bread but not our friendship". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 I would never give or receive a knife as a gift without payment, only needs to be a penny but has to be paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Blimey, you bunch of old Mary's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Blimey, you bunch of old Mary's! Quite right, everyone knows it's unlucky to be superstitious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 It's true. My granddad received a knife as a gift when he was a lad and he died mysteriously 90 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, walshie said: It's true. My granddad received a knife as a gift when he was a lad and he died mysteriously 90 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) A big one always beats a small good one. Edited December 10, 2017 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Jeez what an ugly knife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 47 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Jeez what an ugly knife! Won't argue with that, but if you know the model and what they're currently fetching then they do seem to be somewhat more attractive particularly one like this that'a never really been used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 I have some un-used Bucks and Gerbers in my collection that are fetching good money, I do not plan to sell them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 If you have a Buck collection that doesn't include one of these then it's not a collection but some knives stuffed in a drawer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Really? Well for one thing they are not in a drawer and I purchase knives either to use or because I like the look of them, that one is just fugly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, Wb123 said: Many thanks everyone, i understand he shoots at targets made of compressed rubber that the arrows easily pull from. The better half is looking to spend anything up to £150 for something he can enjoy for many years to come. I shall try and find outnexactly what use he has in mind though we think it is some form of trimming/adjusting arrows. The buck solitare rosewood looks nice. It does - even TC would like that I think. That one is UK legal so the blade doesn't lock open which, dependent upon use, might not be a good idea though. Vantage small? Edited December 10, 2017 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Lovely little gardening knives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 8 hours ago, stumfelter said: If it's for digging arrows out of trees the steel will be too brittle. I bought my mate a fixed blade buck and he managed to snap the last inch off doing just that! Working off shore Salina Cruz Mexico all the American Divers laughed at the Green River knives our Deckhands were using compared with their Buck Knives .... At the end of the contract All the American Lads took Green River Knives home with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 4 hours ago, wymberley said: It does - even TC would like that I think. That one is UK legal so the blade doesn't lock open which, dependent upon use, might not be a good idea though. Vantage small? Given how often he reminds me my opinel is illegal i suspect it being something uk legal is important to him. Personally I never use non locking knives, i have seen the results of folders vs fingers too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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