can the butt of this knife be used to hammer things safely with extended use, like nails or stakes?
1689027
Sorry for useing the a++ word yesterday butt why would anybody want to this top quality hunting knife for a hamer? Buck makes the best hunting knives in the world I have owned just about every brand made including some very pretty custom knives and very few stand up to the quality and value you get with a buck! I soppose you could use the butt end for a hamer but beware this knife comes razor sharp! as any good hunting tool should. It sounds like you need a survival knife instead of a hunting knife!
355205
No it's not for hammering. But it's one of the best knife I have, I use it for all my hunting trips. It would also make a great survival knife........
1181736
This is a piercing weapon so the sides are not sharp but the tip is slightly dangerous. I imagine you could sharpen the tip but you would probably want a better quality rapier if self defense was your intention...
994862
Yes I do but I wouldn't unless necessary. It is still a folding knife and you might damage locking system. I did use it that way once and still works fine.
1068083
Rachel, I don't think this hammer could be used for that purpose. It is very light and hollow.
1334450
(Sheepishly), I have not used mine yet. But, I read in one of the reviews a suggestion, that in order to not bend the blade, to do it when the ground is damp/wet and easy to penetrate . With that in mind, I'm sure your weight would be sufficient to work as advertised. Have F-U-N !
92537
I would not use the HANDle that way. If need be, use the pommel for pounding.
399047
yes but the "blade" is course - you will have to have the meat held securely or will be very dangerous
936253
I wouldn't think that would be safe. I used a double bladed electric carving knife like you'd carve a turkey with. Worked great!
1127037
I wouldn't use it for other than what it's designed for. If you pound on the butt of the knife it would just loosen the pin holding it together and the leather handle I would imagine
982672
Sorry I have to answer this for others as I own one myself. The back of it IS DESIGNED to act as a hammer...its narrow, but totally do-able and I use it often to hammer in stakes.
1153100
This is not a knife for work. If you want a really strong knife for that kind of use, you should probably buy a Fällkniven knife.
1263796
Any knife tip will bend or break if abused. Used properly you'll have no problems and a knife for a lifetime.
113005
No that would not be safe the blade is not very sharp n the handle is not made for realistic situations but its still awesome to have for sure!!
2075338
it depends on the weight of the knife. I would think that a light knife would be okay, but a heavy one would not work.
1017307
I never tried but I'm sure it could if you have a very sharp utility knife. It is pretty thick.
1018775
The liner lock has been more than adequate. I've used this knife in some heavy cutting situations (camping, gardening) and it's very safe.