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Buck Hunting Knives
American Hunting Tradition Since 1902
Buck has manufactured hunting knives since 1902, with models designed specifically for field dressing, skinning, and processing game. Their hunting line includes both fixed blade hunting knives and folders, using 420HC steel with their signature heat treatment for edge retention in field conditions.
Fixed Blade Hunting Knives
The Buck 119 Special leads their fixed blade lineup with a 6-inch clip point blade that handles everything from field dressing whitetails to breaking down elk quarters. The rosewood handle with aluminum pommel and guard provides control when working through joints or around bone. At 7.5 ounces, it carries comfortably on the belt without throwing off balance.
The Buck 102 Woodsman uses a 4-inch blade - shorter than the 119 but with similar geometry for hunters who prefer a more compact fixed blade. The phenolic handle resists moisture and blood while the straight spine and gradual belly work well for opening game without puncturing the gut bag. Both knives come with leather sheaths that hold up to blood and moisture better than synthetic options.
The 691 Zipper features an integrated gut hook on the blade spine that opens game cleanly without a separate tool. This fixed blade design combines the cutting power of a traditional hunting knife with the convenience of a built-in zipper for hide.
For dedicated skinning work, the Buck 103 Skinner features swept-back blades with pronounced belly. The curve follows the natural motion of separating hide from meat, reducing hand fatigue during long skinning sessions. The handles provide grip even when covered in fat and blood.
Folding Hunting Knives
Buck's folding hunter models and traditional folders put full-size blades in compact packages. These use the same lockback mechanism as the 110 - strong enough for field tasks while keeping fingers away from the blade path during closing.
Steel and Construction
Buck's 420HC at 57-58 HRC hits the balance point for hunting knives - hard enough to hold an edge through a complete field dressing, soft enough to touch up with a pocket steel. The steel resists staining from blood better than carbon steels while maintaining Buck's reputation for taking a sharp edge.
Blade thickness on Buck hunting knives typically runs 0.12" to 0.15" - thick enough to handle prying tasks around joints without flex, thin enough behind the edge for clean cuts through hide and meat. The flat or hollow grinds taper consistently from spine to edge, preventing binding in thick muscle groups.
Field Applications
A 4-inch blade like the 102 Woodsman covers most deer hunting needs - long enough to reach vitals during field dressing, short enough for control during detail work. The 6-inch 119 Special provides extra reach for larger game or hunters who prefer more blade length when quartering.
For hunters who process multiple animals per season, Buck's easy-sharpening 420HC means less time maintaining edges and more time in the field. A few passes on a ceramic rod or leather strop brings back working sharpness between animals.
Browse our Buck hunting knife selection below, including current models and special editions with premium handle materials.