← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Outline is the shape family's, not a trace of this model.
Head to head
Buck 863 Selkirk vs Real Steel Bushcraft Plus II
Buck 863 Selkirk runs a 4.625″ drop point blade in 420HC; Real Steel Bushcraft Plus II runs 4.57″ of drop point in Sandvik 14C28N. The Real Steel Bushcraft Plus II is the lighter of the two by 0.79 oz.
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- Buck 863 Selkirk · Drop Point4.625″ blade · 0.135″ spine · 7.6 oz · ~1.25″ tall (derived)
- Real Steel Bushcraft Plus II · Drop Point4.57″ blade · 0.16″ spine · 6.81 oz · ~1.23″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.135″
0.16″
| Spec | BuckBuck 863 SelkirkCheck price | Real SteelReal Steel Bushcraft Plus IIBuy from Real Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 4.625″ | 4.57″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.135″ | 0.16″ |
| Overall length | 9.5″ | 9.45″ |
| Weight | 7.6 oz | 6.81 oz |
| Blade shape | Drop Point | Drop Point |
| Steel | 420HC | Sandvik 14C28N |
| Grind | — | Scandi |
| Lock | Fixed | Fixed |
| Handle material | Micarta | G-10 |
| Price band | Mid | Mid |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.
The steel difference
420HC
Buck's Paul Bos heat treat is what makes this ordinary steel good. Dulls sooner than premium steels and takes ninety seconds to fix.
Sandvik 14C28N
Developed with Kershaw. Tough, rust-resistant, and about as easy to sharpen as a good steel gets — the reason it dominates the value tier.