Gerber vs. Buck

[CharlieNC]

I've read both companies use quite a bit of 420 stainless, which should perform in a similar manner. Both also offer different steel as well, so do a little research before settling on a particular model, to know what you're getting. There are also a few excellent cheap knives too such as Mora and Victorinox.

 

[okie]

i like both buck and gerber
off subject but theses knives take an edge easily and hold it (at least the ones i have)

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[Coyotefurharvester]

Back in the early 80's I was working in a shipping dept at a large ag equipment manufacturer. All the guys carried buck knifes. I had a heavy Coast to Coast folder. I told them mine cuts nails. Put a framing nail on the bench and used a hammer to strike the blade. Cut right through the nail. First buck knife broke in the center of the blade, I told the guy I think Buck will replace, you owe me 20. Never heard much talk after that.

 

[ncageneral]

I carry a Buck every day, I use it for everything. Holds an edge well. My fav skinning knife is a Buck Mini Vanguard, next is a full-size Vanguard. I generally get three deer before I have to touch up the blade back to shaving. I like Buck Knives. I had a Gerber once, didn't care for it much. Didn't hold an edge for me. So, I may be biased. I also have a Chuck Buck autographed commemorative Buck 110 that I won in a Buck contest. New in the box and it will stay that way.

 

[Will Henry]

Mike I have that knife with the matching hatchet behind the seat of my truck.

I also have the knife and hatchet, but mine are Kinfolk (related to Case). My Dad got them as a high school grad gift, from his father, in 1942. WH

 

[rjtfroggy]

I also have the knife and hatchet, but mine are Kinfolk (related to Case). My Dad got them as a high school grad gift, from his father, in 1942. WH

I got mine in the late 50's for use when out camping with the Boy Scouts.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

Here’s one of each that get frequent use. Both take and hold a decent edge.

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That Gerber USA has become pretty desirable in the used market.

 

[CJ6]

I carry a Gerber Gator daily and use a buck sheath (close to 50 years old now) for hunting.

 

[LonewolfMcquade]

I keep 1 of each in my pack. The Buck gets used, the Gerber is just a backup. This particular Buck holds an edge extremely well compared to this Gerber. Though my other pocket knives play out the opposite , Gerbers holding an edge better.

 

[JayHHI6818]

I hear ya. Back when I was a working man I had a mini Gerber para folder. it never let me down held a good edge. The few Buck knifes I played with were always [easy to sharpen] Ying vs. yang there. I almost hate to tell you, my hunting knife to this day is a 1950's early 60's example of an old Western L-66 fixed blade. I traded one of my Boy scout buddies a crappy switchblade for it. I treasureView attachment 1380391 it to this day.

I have the same knife!

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Cold steel, Pendleton. For fixed blade hunting knife, an elk no problem.

 

[CharlieNC]

Especially these days, the brand of the knife is not the determining factor since all makers use several types of commercial steel alloys which have been developed over the years. There is a direct tradeoff between being able to hold an edge vs ease of sharpening, and hardness vs toughness; quite a few good YouTube videos on this topic. The newer "super steels" have upped the game.