My Thoughts on the PKS Buffalo Skinner: A Detailed Review

In this video, I review the PKS Buffalo Skinner, a classic butcher style knife from Dave Canterbury’s Pathfinder Knife Shop. This knife reminds me of a childhood memory, so I wanted to give it a try and see how it performs. The knife costs between $100 and $200, and it is made of 1095 tool steel, which is a high carbon steel that is very durable and easy to maintain. The knife has a hardwood handle that fits perfectly in my hand, with no defects or gaps. The knife came very sharp out of the box, and it has kept its edge through all the cutting tasks I have done with it. I have used the knife for various purposes, such as processing meat, peeling vegetables, and other kitchen chores. I have also used it as a woodcraft knife, and it has carved wood with ease to make bushcraft projects. I am very impressed with this knife, and I am happy that I bought it for my collection.
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[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks for watching

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

My brother this is why I watch you! Excellent video

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

I really like that knife. Any Nessmuk style knives I like and that one is better than most in that genre.

[@pictrtker]

This knife works great for Mountain man reenacting also. Thanks Blackie....I love your video's . Keep it up!

[@knifelore1647]

Blackie, I had the privilege of having my Papa and Granny living most of their lives in Florala, back in the days the factories and saw mill was still running, You may remember the Moody Drug store, Tastee Freeze, and such, used to have the skating rink where the Huddle house is now. Sorry I can go down memory lane, watching you! Thank you !

[@timlacy2284]

Blackie, Thank You for sharing this information and I Greatly Appreciate Your Knowledge ,Wisdom, Experience,.I'm a Knife/Blade man . I Greatly Appreciate Your Opinion On Knives, and Everything on Bushcrafter, Woodcraft, and Outdoors. Thanks Again. Tim L.,Sliver Wolves Series is Outstanding.

[@ahabstar]

Yeah. I’m a “you can baton your own knife if that is what you want to do. I take care of my tools so they will take care of me.” kind of guy.

[@kamaeq]

The biggest reason for batonning is if you are going to be back in civilization in days and I don't have one of my real tools. Otherwise it is abuse of the tool.

[@oldminer5387]

Good review, thank you Blackie.

[@smoothvern165]

Really nice!!👍

[@57WillysCJ]

Good blade with a good warranty. You figure the price of material and a fellow getting $20 / hr with self employment taxes cutting in and it's not a lot of money especially compared to an hour of work at a car dealer shop.

[@michaelbeams9553]

Nice knife . I'd like to see a lined lanyard hole . Great review . Thanks .

[@ScottCarlson-cz7wj]

Love your childhood stories Blackie. Very cool knife. I bought a Condor Bushlore a few weeks ago so, I think I had better 'hang with the one I brung' for awhile -ha

[@tobaccoroadadventures]

I got PKS mountaineer a little over a year ago. I absolutely love it! It came in incredibly sharp! Drop by my booth in GA and I’ll show it to ya.

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Great looking knife Brother

[@lens7859]

You are one good salesman Blackie ! It is also easier when you have a great product to talk about. Great review.

[@user-yc6fz7ut1f]

Great video. Really informative

[@richarddevore8847]

Blackie, you are spot on with your assessment and uses for this knife. I purchased the Buffalo Skinner to go with my TC .50 cal muzzleloader after I saw it was available several years ago. It has been my go-to skinner, camp kitchen, and all-around knife I use when I am out practicing my woodsmanship skills. Batoning is not my go to skill for wood splitting unless I have to do so. I use a hand axe or tomahawk for that. This video has justified my purchase and use of the Buffalo Skinner for me. Thank you for what you presented in your review.

[@tomritter493]

I tested the scrpion for 8 months if thats anything like that one dang .its a great blade

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great video

[@JoeCool-mj1so]

I have the Woodmuk, getting the Camp & Trail soon. If i had seen this video before ordering my woodmuk I most likely would have changed my order to the Buffalo Skinner. I like a thicker l, girthier grip tjan the woodmuk has and the Buffalo looks quite a bit thicker. Good video Blackie. You're speaking so quietly. 😂 I liked this review. Keep up the good work sir!

[@djangowolfe610]

I’ve love my buffalo skinner. Had it for a few yrs now. Looking for to getting the PKS skinning knife

[@Sda1956]

I bought 2 back in 2018, one for each Kit; as a backup for my Primary blade which was a Jeff White Bush Knife ( now it is a PKS Mountaineer ).

[@zippitydoodah5693]

well done

[@lawson9102]

My uncle brought my dad a k bar from WW2 as well he kept it in his truck and told me not to touch it as a young boy I did pick it up at 53 years old I still have the scar dad did not whoop me he said I guess you learned your lesson we where on the way to the hospital so they could stich my finger up lol your video brought back memories

[@outbackowl3040]

Hi Blackie, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺, thank you for your time to make these videos.

[@redsorgum]

The closest to a skinning knife I have, is the small and large Schrade sharp finger. You have a nice skinning knife.

[@forestgnome55]

Thanks Blackie! You know how I like "Old School Stuff" this knife looks old school enough to grab my attention. Thanks again my friend!

[@MichaelR58]

Good looking knife and review Blackie, thanks for sharing, God bless !

[@PlayaSinNombre]

Thanks for sharing, Blackie. I love the looks of this blade. I will definitely ask Santa for one😅

[@jelkel25]

Was obsessed with the Frontiersmen, explorers, mountain men ect when I was a kid too. Like this knife, it's quality that will last. Have a low end version of this style of knife but it's good carbon steel and a solid wood handle, plain but functional.

[@kennethmccluskey4688]

Great video as always my friend! have had one of these knives for aeveral now and it is my go to carry knife for woodscraft. Safe journeys!

[@stephenwest798]

One can and will break any tool thru missuses or have it last a lifetime with proper uses and care, as you said, use your head and know what the limits are of any tool as well as proper care. Good informative video as usual.

[@hagman1077]

Greetings Blackie- The most important points you made were regarding sharpening vs. honing. I cant tell you how many people I run across that are always sharpening their knives??? People need to hone their knives all the time, unless there is a must need to take material off. Ive got a homemade honer made from two cut pieces of extra leather strap glued on both top and bottom of a piece of 3/4X3/4 square rod. Use of Tormek compound on the leather is a big plus. That looks like a decent all-around camp knife. Thanks for sharing the review. You guys be safe down there. Carry On-

[@scottbouve8078]

Nice honest review Much appreciated,as a new bushcrafter having a legend like yourself review another legends product is a really helpful for myself on gaining more knowledge for future addition to my kit Thank you Blackie 👍🏻

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Thanks for this knife review. - Tennessee Smoky

[@Captain-Electro]

That's a good-looking tool!

[@alanbosma2159]

Sheaths are sold out as of 10/25

[@fordtractorfanatic4836]

I use the woodmuk from pks good tool

[@ostekuste3646]

I have carried their Kephart Camp Master for about a year as my edc. I use it at work, around the house, and out in the woods. I just liked the smaller size and the shape of the Kephart. I do not baton knives unless it is a dire emergency (which I have yet to have) that is what the camp hatchet or axe is for. All of this noise about how well a knife batons or chops trees apart is a bunch of guys that don’t know what they are doing.

[@preacherman9018]

I just got done steeling/honing a Green River for a job first thing in the AM. My Dad was the one who thinned the tapered edge like the one you hold in your hand. I was just admiring that since they tend to be heavier than some. That makes them perfect for processing. It looks like you made a fine choice Blackie. The one thing I was thinking about was putting on new grip scales and rounding it out similar to yours. It looked like you got a handful of Tiger Maple. No better! 🙂👍

[@thallescastellani317]

Mr. Thomas, I'd like to ask you videos about blades that are not traditionaly bushcrafty/huntery but would do it nicely; and vice-versa: bushcraft/hunting knives that are now associated with other fields. I've recently noticed that the kudu/okapi knife, so much associated with south african criminals and piper knife fighting system, is actually a hunting knife. And I don't remember seeing a video on YT reviewing that knife as a hunting or bushcraft knife, only as a fighting knife. It's absurdly cheap and I think may be a good tool for beginners. And I noticed that many knives that are from other "fields" (or are NOW associated with other fields, even if it's not their initial purpose) are actually great for outdoor tasks. Here in Brazil, we have the "nordestino" knife (faca nordestina, literally north-eastern knife), which is often associated with knife fighting, duels and cangaceiros (north-east brazil bandoleros from the early 20th century), but it's originaly a bushcraft/hunting knife descending from portuguese/spanish knife designs.

[@maxlutz3674]

Seeing a simple knife like that with features that just work tells me that someone provided a good design based on thought and experience. Designs like that don´t just happen. It beats fancy designer pieces hands down. It´s a pitty that I do not really need another knife right now ☹. I might get one later 😊

[@stevencunningham4680]

Great video Blackie I , enjoy PKS knives a lot. They're a great knife for the money , one of the better budget knives out there that wasn't made to be a budget knife. Just a darn good knife that won't rape your wallet. Just FYI Blackie PKS stands for Pathfinder Knife Shop , not Pathfinder Knife school as you said. No biggie though.

[@MrAvidOutdoorsman]

Lol😂😂obviously scared off that bird😂😂

[@earlshaner4441]

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother always cut away from your self

[@chrishall9208]

Looks like a very useable knife. Was there any hot spots when using it? I enjoy the one camp and trail Mr Kelly had a hand in designing. I just got my saner scout and my blackbird ( as you know ) and am going to go out in the woods to try them. Thanks for the review brother

[@hagman1077]

Greetings Blackie- The most important points you made were regarding sharpening vs. honing. I cant tell you how many people I run across that are always sharpening their knives??? People need to hone their knives all the time, unless there is a must need to take material off. Ive got a homemade honer made from two cut pieces of extra leather strap glued on both top and bottom of a piece of 3/4X3/4 square rod. Use of Tormek compound on the leather is a big plus. That looks like a decent all-around camp knife. Thanks for sharing the review. You guys be safe down there. Carry On- One more question Blackie: What ferro rod is that? Thanks Brother-

[@MrAvidOutdoorsman]

Blackie thanks for your vids,would you give your methods other then battoning?

[@bushcraftchip]

what grind is it?

[@rancidcrawfish]

I'm pretty sure all pks knives have a scandi grind but i could be wrong

[@susanp.collins7834]

Squirrels? Potatoes? I thought this thing was for skinning buffaloes?

[@redsorgum]

I suppose he could skin buffalo wings…….🤪

[@tomcatt998]

The few knives that i own hv been proven

[@brandonmitchell3617]

I do like it but I feel like this knife will be better off with a flat or a saber grind than a scandi. what do you think?

[@deaconfaith]

Great video Blackie. What do you think now after six months of use?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

It's good i have been using it quite a bit in the kitchen

[@deaconfaith]

Thank you sir

[@richardvisneski506]

@blackie I really appreciate your videos, it’s clear to me that you really have butchered a lot of game over the years & because of that I think you’re opinion on knives really towers above many of the other popular video makers on KZbin. Now that PKS blade you were showing looks to be a scandi grind, to me they’re a lot better at wood working than they are at dressing an animal or cutting veggies, plus the size seems big even for deer (until you’re ready to cut steaks from the bigger pieces)…… anyway did you put this knife through it’s paces as a wood working knife; making notches, tent pegs etc???How did it do on edge retention? Thanks!!!

[@rtoguidver3651]

PKS Buffalo Skinner:is $10 worth of 1095 steel, $10 worth Curly maple handle for $175. The whole idea of Self-Reliance is to rely on yourself.

[@ROE1300]

I agree the PKS knives are fairly well made, no thrills, proven old style designs and find them similar in quality to Condor or Russell Green River knives and a little better than Old Hickory. But to me they are way overpriced for what they are.

[@JohnTBlock]

??? You PEEL taters?? 😂😎🤣