New
for 2015, Buck's Compadre Hatchet, Chopping Froe, and Camp Knife
feature break and chip resistant 5160 steel, fire-engine red powder
coating, super tough Walnut Dymondwood handles, full
tang construction, and black real leather sheaths. The Compadre tools
appear to be engineered for rugged backcountry use, and potentially for
bushcraft as well.
Here are the individual specs.....
Compadre Camp Knife Model 104
Overall Length: 9 1/2" (24.1cm)
Weight: 7.1 oz (201.3 grams)
Blade length: 4.5" (11.4cm)
Blade Steel: 5160
Blade Style: Drop Point
Compadre Camp Hatchet Model 106
Overall Length: 12.75" (32.4 cm)
Weight: 1 lb 8 oz (24 oz/671.9 grams)
Blade/Cutting Edge Size: 3" (7.6 cm)
Blade Steel: 5160
Compadre Chopping Froe Model 108
Overall Length: 16.75" (42.5 cm)
Weight: 1 lb 8 oz (24 oz/669.1 grams)
Blade length: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
Blade Steel: 5160
Initial Impressions
Compadre Hatchet- With its all-steel construction and synthetic-wood handle, the Compadre Hatchet is clearly reminiscent of Estwing's classic all-steel hatchets. Where it departs from Estwing's forged design is its milled steel appearance and Kukri-like curved blade.
The curve in Kukri knives gives them more chopping power than traditional straight blades. My guess is that this curve in the Compadre Hatchet should give it a similar increase in chopping efficiency. The Compadre felt surprisingly comfortable in the hand, and with the curved design, it could turn out to be a real chopping machine. On an upnote, this is Buck's first US-made Hatchet after years of selling their Chinese-made 757 Camp Axe.
Compadre Chopping Froe- Buck's
Compadre "Chopping Froe" won't win any beauty contests, but its design
is actually quite handy for a multitude of wilderness tasks. Its 1/4"
thick, 9.5" blade can function as a short machete, heavy survival knife,
or parang. Buck says the Chopping Froe is "perfect for clearing brush,
heavy chopping, splitting, and batoning."
The Froe might also be a great option over a big survival blade for bushcrafters and preppers in more politically correct areas of the world, where its blunt edge and inoffensive appearance might actually pass muster with the edge-phobic PC-crowd.
All three tools sport nicely done, heavy black leather sheaths.
For more information visit www.buckknives.com/press/compadre%20series/
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