Buck Knives Compadre Camp Knife

Product Description

The Compadre series is designed and engineered with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. This knife offers full tang construction and heavy-duty Heritage Walnut Dymondwood handles. The well thought-out design makes for easy carry, while the red powder coated blades add style, uniqueness and visibility to your outdoor collection of tools.

Features

• COMPADRE CAMP SERIES - The Compadre Camp Knife is one of three in the Series. The collection also includes an Axe, and Froe; All with red powder coated blades for style, uniqueness and visibility. The coating also aids in preventing rust and corrosion
• RAZOR SHARP & VERSATILE- 4-1/4" Drop Point Blade is full bellied with a strong thick point for heavier tasks. The 5160 steel is resilient to shattering, extremely durable and has excellent edge retention
• STOUT AND DEPENDABLE- The full tang blade construction and heavy duty walnut handle make this knife a perfect choice for the outdoor enthusiast , 9-1/2" overall length 7.1 oz.
• CONVENIENT CARRY- Includes a Genuine High Quality Protective Leather Sheath with Snap Fastener. The integrated belt loop allows you to carry the knife securely and safely on your belt for easy access. A must-have for your outdoor collection of tools
• MADE IN THE USA - FOREVER WARRANTY - Since 1902 Buck Knives has offered a lifetime warranty on our knives because we believe in the integrity of our products. This knife is proudly made in the USA

Top Reviews

Amazing blade; far surpassed my expectations. Perfect for hunting, camping, bushcraft, and so much m
by Dogtired (5 out of 5 stars)
March 6, 2017

I cannot find a thing to complain about with this knife. So instead, I'll detail my impressions. All the standard disclaimers about owning a ton of higher-end blades from customs in O1 tool steel and 5200 to semi-production Busses, Swamp Rat, Scrapyard and more. Some of us like knives more than others, and then there are the crazy ones that spend thousands of dollars on a blade. I always stop and ask myself if I need it, once a knife costs more than a gun.... I believe in strictly following the rule that if it's in my knife box, it gets used. Otherwise, I sell it. I end up using my knives a lot more than some collectors (but surely not as much as others). So it's always a pleasure to welcome another user to the fold.
-- GRIP: The "weathered" dymondwood handles should provide a sure grip when things get messy, while cleaning up well and not being porous. I would not (and won't) hesitate to get this up in a whitetail chest cavity with rubber gloves on. The rustic palm swells or, rather, shaping of the grips, provides for quality ergonomics, making for a knife that is comfortable in many of the various grips someone might need while negotiating a carcass, or preparing a casserole.
-- SIZE AND SHAPE: This really is about the perfect size blade for most tasks. I prefer a 4-5" hunting blade with a drop or spear point to make gutting easy [check], have enough belly for skinning [check], and pointy enough with enough maneuverability to work the blade into joints to quarter and butcher an animal [check]. Aside from hunting, this shape and length look to be perfect for all camp chores, from cutting up vegetables and meat for the Dutch oven, to batoning kindling to get the cooking fire going.
-- DESIGN: The knife feels good in the hand--natural, like you don't know it's there. The full-tang construction of what looks to be 3/8" or maybe 5/16", screams "STURDY" so loud, you might need earplugs to use it. The shape is a great all-purpose profile with a nice thumb ramp for control. I DO wish it had a usable choil for choking up for fine tasks, but it had to have a least ONE flaw ;)
-- STEEL: The knife steel is a great choice for an outdoor blade. Carbon steel--especially when well-heat treated--outdoes stainless in just about every measure of importance, including edge retention, toughness, lateral strength, and ease of resharpening. Only problem? Tends to rust. So, either keep it oiled, wait for a patina (natural non-rust reaction of other elements in the steel to oxygen controlled to keep the iron from rusting), OR you can or force a patina (vinegar, mustard, ketchup--anything acidic should work. The powder coat used is thick, solid, and and will keep all but the edge safe. Just oil down with mineral oil or some edible oil (not motor oil or WD40, in case you might use it on food). This particular steel is a spring steel--used to make springs on cars and trucks--and is plenty able to take more abuse than I would feel comfortable dishing out to a 440c or 420HC or similar blade.
--AESTHETICS: BRIGHT RED! I LOVE IT!!! Next best color to hunter orange for a blade that might end up in the grass at in the dark some night when everyone is tired. That, and the color of the blade really works with the walnut handles. I'd have preferred a brown sheath, but the black does accentuate the red. On the sheath, it is unique among my Bucks, in that it is a leather sheath, with a nylon securing strap. Nice idea to help get the snaps outta the way of the blade. Wish they didn't feel quite so cheap, but could be much, much worse.

Overall, Buck has created something special here that works great in so many different areas! I hesitate to say "perfect," especially given the many purposes from camp work, to bushcraft, to hunting, but it goes pretty dang well with any task for which you might want to use this blade. But if you find yourself with just one kife to rule them all, so to speak, this is not a bad choice. Buck hit a true home run with this knife. Hopefully, they don't end production any time soon. It's a great idea and a solid concept that was well executed. Here's hoping it remains part of the Buck line-up for generations to come!
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Awesome knife for the price!
by jmsbond76 (5 out of 5 stars)
December 23, 2016

This knife is a spectacular buy for the price, punching with many knives double and triple the cost. Here are the top-end observations:
5160 steel - this is a great high carbon steel, resisting rust slightly better than the more common 1095 (which is still a good steel) but with great toughness and edge holding. This is a great steel for a heavy use knife.

Powder coating - ok, it's red clearly like it is in the pictures. Not quite as bright candy apple but still very red; this isn't necessarily a pro unless you like the look, but the quality of the coating is superb. The real value of this is to limit exposed steel to help prevent rusting, and this coating will clearly do this.

Handles - possibly my favorite part of the knife, these are clean and well finished and extremely smooth. Pleasant to the touch with a slight forward taper to keep the knife sound in hand.

Sheath - a nice, sharp looking leather sheath, it fits the knife well and snug.

There are, however, a few cons:

The blade has a hollow grind that is pretty pronounced, making the tip and blade fairly thin. While this is great for slicing and not a negative per se, it will limit the ability to use this knife for heavier tasks like battoning. Not that you couldn't try it but it wouldn't be ideal.

The smoothness of the handles, which has a great hand feel, may make this a bit slippery, particularly if wet.

The sheath is a bit thin vs historic buck sheaths or other manufacturers. Still durable and decent quality but nothing special. Also the snap strap that holds the knife in place is nylon and not leather.

The tang has visible machining marks, not a big deal at all, but not the quality of refinement on the 110s or 119s. Then again this is a camp knife so it doesn't matter

All in all, at this price, it's an amazing buy and high quality blade that will take abuse no sweat. If you want a great, American made, lifetime warrany, camp or bushcraft knife for around 50 bucks you won't find anything better, and you won't be disappointed.
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Another Solid Buck Knife
by Thomas S. (5 out of 5 stars)
December 12, 2015

Very nice knife. It came sharp and with excellent craftsmanship. Don't be scared about the red color as it is not that bad. This knife is more rugged than other Buck blades. The wooden handles have a nice feel and the unfinished look adds character. All in all I am very happy I purchased it.
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Great grip
by James Brent Yancey (5 out of 5 stars)
January 14, 2016

This knife fits perfect in my hand. I actually like the red better now that I have it. It was fairly sharp out of the box so watch yourself. Haven't actually used it yet so no data for how it holds up. I like the handle because the wood looks great and actually provides good grip, was surprised. I would say better grip than the standard K-bar and slightly lighter also. I also own the larger K-bar becker BK-7 and the handle is that nylon/plastic material which is insanely slick and I ended up wrapping it just to keep hold of it.. The sheath is fairly compact and just large enough for this knife which is nice, not oversized.
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I LOVE this knife
by Captain Obvious (5 out of 5 stars)
August 1, 2016

I've been on the hunt for a really good field knife for the past year. Through my years of outdoor excursions i've developed a personal list of specific "wants" on a few items, a fixed blade was one of those. I found this Buck and I've always had great respect for their brand. At under $50, I could test it, review it, and hand it along if I didnt like it.

Pros: Price (already mentioned ), oddball powder coating - keeps the knife visible should you drop it in the field. Sharp! - came from factory with a great edge! Easy to sharpen with a small portable sharpener.

I took this out and made firesticks, used it to cut and shape branches to secure my lean-to and some cooking conveniences. I didn't do any batoning but, I wouldnt hesitate using the 104 for that. All tests were passed with flying colors. Amazingly enough, even the powder coat remained intact.

Con: my only "wish" for this would be a nice snug kydex sheath with some storage. Not a lot, just a fire steel, maybe a sharpener or smaller Leatherman.

I was very impressed with this knife. If you have the means, I will always suggest having your bussiest blade custom made. Short of a fully custom knife, this one is a dream!
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All Around Great Knife
by Teapot (5 out of 5 stars)
December 28, 2017

What a knife! My wife bought me the Compadre as a Christmas gift and I really couldn't be happier. This little guy has it all- good looks, quality craftsmanship and a hundred uses.

As most of the other reviews here point out, a red knife is sort of weird. But I like it- it's a true red, not pink or orange, and with the brown handle and black sheath it really does look cool. Plus, I have lots of silver blades already. LOTS. And if you've ever been caught down at the creek at just about dark trying to clean a mess of trout before your fingers freeze and the light gives out, you know how easy it is to leave your knife in the grass by accident. The high-vis nature of this blade should fix that problem.

Also, this knife is SOLID. It's not the longest knife around, but it's got some heft to it, and it is very nicely balanced. I was surprised when I picked it up at it's weight, and the handle feels thick and grippable in my admittedly rather beefy hands. The blade is thick as well and it came shaving sharp! It also has some nice serrations for a thumb or forefinger just above the handle. The handle itself is not at all slippery (think dry wooden handle on a good steak knife) and would be right at home cleaning fish or skinning some hapless animal.

The sheath is, like most Buck sheaths, a bit chunky, but it hangs well and keeps the knife secure with a tight, heavy-duty snap.

Overall, I'm very pleased with the Compadre and I can't wait to take it through it's paces out in the wild.
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I LOVE this knife
by Mike M. (5 out of 5 stars)
February 6, 2018

is it possible to be physically attracted to an inanimate object? I LOVE this knife. it is everything that i was looking for in a camp/outdoor all purpose knife. This thing is big and mean and feels like the old school knives, the ones that you pick up and say "damn they dont make them like this any more". It came razor sharp out of the box, literally was able to shave hair off my arm.

I used it for a weekend up in the mountains and it everything and more than i wanted. It was a huge upgrade from my BG survival knife. I understand this is not intended for that use, however i was using my BG for camp stuff and not the other way around.

This is a trusty companion that i look forward to carrying, using and handing down. just a spectacular product from Buck. If you are thinking about getting a camp knife, just buy this one. you will not regret it.
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Buck quality. Performs above it's price.
by D. Burklund (5 out of 5 stars)
June 7, 2018

Actually just got the knife today and have not fully put it through its paces. I have whittled some and chopped some, though. Did some notching on a super dry hardwood stick. It performed really well and I felt no hotspots in the handle after prolonged continuous use. The balance is great, the handle is perfect for me, but I wear medium gloves, usually; this handle might be a tight fit for large hands. Sharp.

I have been using Buck knives for over 35 years, so I trust the knife already, because I have trusted Buck products for so long. I think this 104 will become my new "go to" knife for outdoor activities.

Weirdly, I couldn't figure out why I really wanted to go to DQ after using this thing at first. Then I realized the red color reminds me of DQ's cherry dip. Hahaha. Get this knife then get a cherry dipped cone. Update: been using this knife regularly since first review. It is my go to knife. Love it even more. 5160 is an excellent blade steel for my needs.
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but still provide a nice slip resistsnt grip
by Kindle Customer (5 out of 5 stars)
July 8, 2017

It's a Buck, from hilt to tip. Well made here in the US, and scary sharp out of the box. The red color of the steel is unusual, though after owning this know for awhile now, I've become a bit fond of the red steel coating.

The wood handle scales are hefty and fill the hand. They are smooth sanded, but still provide a nice slip resistsnt grip.

I own probably 20+ Bucks, mostly Folding Hunter 110s, and I really like each one of them. But if I could only take one knife with me into the back country for survival, I'd definitely select the Buck Compadre for its strength and utility.
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I'm really happy with this beauty.
by Will (4 out of 5 stars)
July 24, 2016

Beautiful knife. Feels great in my ungloved size large hand very comfortably with very nice jimping. I haven't taken it out and field tested it besides a few light back yard tasks but my initial impression is that I'm not going to be disappointed. Also not to mention it comes with a really comfortable well built sheath for a budget knife. At the price point it's gonna have to literally break during its early usage to disappoint me.
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This is my first nice knife, generally I get a pocket knife or ...
by aj (5 out of 5 stars)
July 26, 2016

This is my first nice knife, generally I get a pocket knife or two around Christmas that are okay. But this is legit, I was wanting something I would have around for awhile and I think this is a winner. Plenty of camping trips in Az under it's belt already, still sharp and as sturdy as ever. Thought the Sheathe was pretty solid and seems well assembled. As for the red color, I think that is one of the things that drew me in. Sure you can strip it down, if that is your thing, but great as is!

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