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聽.
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聽Hatchet, and the Compadre聽Chopping Froe. The knife鈥檚 rust-resistant blade measures 9.5 inches, while the hatchet鈥檚 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.听
All sport handles are made from heritage walnut dymondwood, and the metal blade is sealed with a distinct powdercoat red finish.听
Camp Knife, $80; Hatchet, $120; Chopping Froe, $160;