First Look: Buck Knives Camping Companion Tools

New knives and camping tools designed for your next expedition into the great outdoors.

posted on July 30, 2022
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Buck knives camping tools

Buck Knives, the legendary American cutlery and toolmaker, is offering a new assortment of cutlery and tools that is ideal for camping and field use.

Model 104 Compadre Camp Knife

  • The Model 104 Compadre Camp Knife has a 4.5-inch drop-point, full-tang blade built from 5160 spring steel hardened to 57-58 RC, .15-inch blade thickness
  • Cerakote Cobalt finish on blade for corrosion protection and natural canvas slip resistant micarta handle
  • Weighs 7.1 ounces
  • Includes a black leather sheath with belt loop attachments for safe storage and carry
  • Manufactured in the United States Of America with Buck Knives “forever” warranty
  • Retail Price: $124.99

Model 108 Compadre Froe

  • The Model 108 Compadre Camp Froe can be used to clear, chop, split, cleave, baton, and even for fine cutting
  • 16.75-inch full-tang 5160 spring steel blade with 9.5-inch cutting edge that can chop and produce finer cuts, .23-inch blade thickness
  • Cerakote Cobalt finish on blade for corrosion protection and natural canvas slip-resistant micarta handle
  • Weighs 23.2 ounces
  • The Model 108 Compadre Froe includes a black leather sheath with belt-loop attachments for safe storage and carry
  • Manufactured in the United States of America with Buck Knives “forever” warranty
  • Retail Price: $174.99

Model 836 Folding Selkirk Survival Knife

  • Mid-size folding knife with a 4-inch drop-point blade made from 420 HC steel, .15-inch blade thickness and hardened to 58 RC
  • Brown/Black CNC countered Micarta grip with a steel bolster
  • Weighs 7.5 ounces
  • Ships with a polymer sheath that also includes a 5-inch combination ferrocerium striker and survival whistle
  • The Model 836 also includes Buck Knives “forever” warranty
  • Fixed blade camping companion models such as the Selkirk 863 and 853 also available
  • Retail Price: $79.99

Buck Knives also offers various sharpening tools and instruments in addition to whetstones to help keep your cutlery razor sharp and in tip top shape. Remember, one of the most dangerous knives is a dull one. For additional information on the Compadre Camp or Selkirk product lines, please visit Buck Knives’ website at buckknives.com

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