i kinda agree that buck is primarily a hunting
knife first and mainly because it is hollow
ground.
https://agrussell.com/knife-articles/blade-grinds
that generally makes it a better slicer
with less drag, not that the kabar can't
slice if you know what i mean
i wouldn't recommend heavy batoning
for either knife unless its a risk one is
willing to take for lack of options.
so "can rust" carbon steel always requires
somewhat more care especially around
salt water and extended in sheath storage.
but lets not take stain-less for granted either
though its less likely to rust overnight in the field.
sharpness and edge holding is how well the steel acts and wears upon the density
of the object on which the knife's edge is being used upon. nothing which can't be fixed with a knife sharpening system.
both knife designs have quite similar
side profiles but blade geomatary for
actual cutting task differs.
given a chice, i would go for a kabar
if wood processing is the intended primary
use besides addressing the hypothetical sentry silencing solutions ;-)
just remember to carry the necessary
portable knife field maintainance kit.,
as in a diamond sharpener. if you"re
on the cheap outlook for affordable
med/fine grid diamond file or a small
flat stone or diamond lapping plate in
a hardware or kitchen cutlery store.