Rugged, reliable tactical/survival knives are a must-own for many knife users but, realistically, some are priced a little out of reach. Buck Knives now provides an affordable answer with their impressive series of four reliable Bones durable knives.

All four have a modified tanto blade made of Buck's time-tested 420HC steel for corrosion resistance. The stainless steel handles feature a skeletal design for less weight without sacrificing solid strength They have an integrated lanyard hole and a removable tip-up carry clip.

The two larger 870 Bones models have a 3-inch blade, partially serrated for added cutting power, Tiger Stripe camo and Black Oxide are 4 5/8 inches closed and weigh 4.4 ounces.

For those who prefer a more compact knife, the two smaller 869 Bones models have a 2 1/8-inch blade, with no serrations. This smaller model is 3 1/8 inches closed and weighs 1.8 ounces.