Most people think of Buck Knives as the maker of beautiful and reliable, if unexciting, products. But that might change this year. New for 2015, the 113-year-old knife manufacturer is making classic camping tools sexier with their scarlet .
The lineup, which is shipping to select dealers now and will be sold online in six months, offers outdoor enthusiasts three new tools: the Camp Knife, the Compadre Hatchet, and the Compadre Chopping Froe. The knife’s rust-resistant blade measures 9.5 inches, while the hatchet’s steel head has been forward-weighted to make activities like chopping wood easier. For bigger hacking tasks like clearing brush, try the 16.75-inch Chopping Froe.
All sport handles are made from heritage walnut dymondwood, and the metal blade is sealed with a distinct powdercoat red finish.
Camp Knife, $80; Hatchet, $120; Chopping Froe, $160;