The 19 Best Buck Knives of 2026 (So Far)

One of the oldest, most storied American knifemaking brands is still blazing a trail through the industry to this day.

Collage of six images featuring Buck USA knives: close-up of knife clip, hand placing knife in pocket, three fixed-blade knives with black handles, patriotic-handled fixed blade, camo folding knife, and hand holding a folding knife.

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By Sean Tirman and Steve Mazzucchi

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Technically speaking, Buck Knives didn’t begin commercially operating until 1947. However, its history dates back much further, to 1902, when budding blacksmith Hoyt Buck sought a new, better way to temper steel.

While there’s a lot of history between then and now, the brand has marched through it all, remaining one of the most significant knifemaking brands in American history. To this day, Buck is leading the charge, proving how prolific and innovative it remains, even when tweaking classics like its Slim Heritage Elite lineup and a recent patriotic spin on the Bowie knife.

Check out all the best blades the brand has come out with this year so far below.

Buck Releases of 2026 (Jan-Aug)

Buck Knives 102 Woodsman (July 2026 Buck of the Month)

Close-up of a Buck USA fixed blade knife with a polished steel blade resting on a wooden surface.

Buck 119 Special MagnaCut Micarta Brushed Aluminum

Knife blade with "BUCK 119 U.S.A." engraving and a handle featuring a red, white, and blue design with stars and stripes.

Buck 119 Special America 250 Edition

Close-up of a folding knife with a polished metal bolster and dark wooden handle resting on a surface.

Buck Knives 532 Bucklock (June 2026 Buck of the Month)

Hand holding a blue-handled folding knife carving a small shaving from a piece of light-colored wood.

Buck Knives 724 Mustang

Close-up of a brown Buck USA knife blade with a black textured handle on a green background.

Buck 664 Alpha Hunter, 663 Alpha Guide and 662 Scout

Close-up of a folding knife handle with a metal clip, brass bolsters, and dark wood grip on a patterned fabric.

Buck 110 Slim Heritage Elite and 112 Slim Heritage Elite

Close-up of a folding knife handle with a camo pattern and a metal pocket clip attached by two screws.

Buck Knives 112 Ranger (April 2026 Buck of the Month)

Black folding knife blade with "BUCK USA" text and a camo-patterned handle on a textured black surface.

Buck Knives Carbon Fiber 791 Range Elite (Stealth Run #014)

Buck 838 Deploy (March 2026 Buck of the Month)

Buck Knives Carbon Fiber 110 Auto Elite Stealth Run #13

Knife blade with "CUSTOM KNIFE SHOP" engraving and a polished guard on a wooden surface.

Buck Knives Customizable 124 Frontiersman Knife (MagnaCut)

Close-up of a shiny metal knife blade resting on a wooden surface with a dark background.

Buck 110 Slim 2026 We Are Knifemakers Andrew Avoux

But wait, there’s more:

Partially opened folding knife with a stonewashed blade and orange textured handle.

Buck Knives May 2026 Buck of the Month

That’s no moon…it’s Buck’s latest Buck of the Month launch. And for May, the brand has put out a properly sharp tribute to a galaxy far, far away with this Rebel-colored EDC blade. Of course, the “Galaxy-worn” Stormtrooper white blade and orange handle are much more than just lookers; they’re also high-quality and performance-focused. For instance, the blade is Cerakote-finished MagnaCut steel, making it an incredible all-around performer from its edge retention down to its corrosion resistance. And the aluminum handle is both durable and lightweight. Put plainly, this is much more than just a cheeky gimmick.

$250 at Buck Knives

Folding knife with black blade and tan textured handle, featuring a locking mechanism and pocket clip.

Buck 700 Nomad

Buck is no stranger to modern EDC, despite being largely known for heritage knives and tools. For proof, take a gander at the 700 Nomad with its D2 steel blade, popular crossbar lock and textured aluminum handle. And it doesn’t stop there; the knife is also ambidextrous, courtesy of a reversible pocket clip and thumb stud deployment, too. And it’s available in a trio of distinct colorways.

$80 at Buck

Black folding knife with textured handle and partially serrated blade, branded "BUCK" on the blade.

Buck 698 Ferrox

While the brand is best known for its heritage knives, Buck has still been keeping up with modern EDC styles, as well. The 698 Ferrox is a perfect example of how, combining workhorse D2 steel with a textured aluminum handle and a popular crossbar lock. Available in three colors, the knife also has a lanyard attachment point on the tail, an ambidextrous thumbstud deployment and a reversible pocket clip.