Buck vs. Gerber
 

I am thinking about buying a new knife and have looked at both Buck and Gerber knives. I own a couple of each already, but the smaller ones all have serated edges that I don't like for breasting geese and the bigger Buck knife I have with a straight edge is too big.

I am already leaning one way, but am interested in who you guys think makes a better knife in the $20 to $40 range.

Remember to vote on the poll.

I've always liked the Buck. It's hard to get an edge on it, but once you do, it lasts. With a new one it's alot easier to keep up on it too.

Love Buck knives! Excellent customer service also!

Take a look at the Gerber LST. It's a folder - blade's about 2 3/4 inches- with a synthetic handle. It's flat, fits in your pocket very nicely, and weighs very little.
You'll be surprised how comfortable the handle is, and how tough the knife is. I use it to field dress deer, and I have cut thru the ribcage and the pelvis of a deer with it, too. Didn't hurt it a bit. (someone said it was impossible with 'that little bitty folder' ;) )

Fabs,

Both are excellent knives. I owned but lost an excellent Gerber folder. About a 3" drop point. Excellent knife for gutting and skinning

My main knife now is a old Buck Lite Folder. Blades about 3" long. Some type of plastic handle. Locking blade. Clip point blade. I like it cause its small enough to carry easily put big enough to gut and skin a deer. I also have the normal Buck folder model I believe 110. Overall bigger than the Lite but does all the chores I have every asked of it.

I would suggest you give it the feel test and find what suits your needs the best. Chances are you'll end up with a Buck.

I got my Son In Law a SOG for christmas. Might want to look at them also. As you can see I like folders.

For the most part, I am looking for a knife to breast geese with. I have two folders right now, a Gerber and a Buck. The Buck came free with a knife sharpening kit that I bought to sharpen the Gerber. I have had the Gerber for about 6 or 7 years now, but the Buck knife seems to be sharper than the Gerber. Maybe it is because it is newer. However, I have sharpened both of them. I don't like either of them for breasting geese because both of them are serrated.

I am looking for a non-serrated blade and have actually been thinking about the non-folder from Buck. I saw it at a store the other day and really like it. However, I don't want to buy something that is going to lose its edge in a month or less.

I don't know how much you've used that free buck knife, but, if it seems sharper and you have used it quite a bit then that would prove that the buck holds the edge longer. I've had mine for at least 12 years and it's still the one I use most.

Hey Fabs
 

Although I do typically carry a Cabelas guide series folder into the field for deer field dressing duty, you may want to take a look at the non-folding fixed blade variety for your bird breasting duties. Since using fixed blades to breast geese a few years ago, I haven't looked back. There was a really slick looking fixed blade, (I believe it was Gerber) knife featured in January's Field and Stream Best of the Best Gear issue. If memory serves correctly, I believe it was in the $50.00 category. Something you might want to check out.

My absolute favorite knife has to be my trusty USMC KaBar.
It has done everything asked and never failed!


P.S. They still make them. $39.95. A good deal in todays economy.
P.S.S. Sharpen the false edge at the tip. It makes the best bung-hole
slicer for deer, elk etc...

Buck or Gerber? Come on, there's more choices out there. Not that they are bad but open up your selection. Just what style blade are you looking for?

My favorite knife for breasting out ducks and geese is a short bladed fillet knife. I've been using a Buck for about 4 years, think I'll stay with it.

Soooooooo.... Did you decide which knife (if either)?:confused:

I ended up getting a Buck with a fixed blade, but am thinking about getting another Gerber folder without the serrations. One can never have enough guns, knives, or rods. I guess I can toss ammo and bait in there too.

The Buck knife has a little skinner on it too to make skinning the deer a little easier. However, I have no idea how a person is supposed to sharpen that thing. I might just have to take my Dremel tool to it with the chainsaw sharpening bit on it.

I use Gerber as a work knife, and the multitool.
My hunting knife is a Buck Vanguard with the ruber grip

I have two Gerbers, a Gerber multi tool, a Huntchat multi tool, and three buck knives now.