Your favorite Buck sheath knife
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Buck 121.
Admitting that I have not handled their fixed blades that were introduced in the last few years, the 121, sometimes sold as the Fiserman, stands alone. It was the only fixed blade made from thin stock. That makes a 121 easier to sharpen, makes it the best slicer and makes it lighter. I'm not Rambo. I'm never going to stab my Buck into a crack in a vertical rock cliff then use it for the final step to safety and, of course, mowing down another hoard of bad guys to save the world. I prefer Buck's older full flap sheaths and black phenolic handles. Knives never fall out of those sheaths and the handles can be hand washed with the rest of the dishes. I've seen wives steal their hubby's 121 to use in the kitchen. After ward the hubbys could only borrow them back. I doubt you'll ever see that happen with the thick heavy sharpened pry bars that so many men buy.
Among the older 100 models runner up is the 102 Woodsman.
Admitting that I have not handled their fixed blades that were introduced in the last few years, the 121, sometimes sold as the Fiserman, stands alone. It was the only fixed blade made from thin stock. That makes a 121 easier to sharpen, makes it the best slicer and makes it lighter. I'm not Rambo. I'm never going to stab my Buck into a crack in a vertical rock cliff then use it for the final step to safety and, of course, mowing down another hoard of bad guys to save the world. I prefer Buck's older full flap sheaths and black phenolic handles. Knives never fall out of those sheaths and the handles can be hand washed with the rest of the dishes. I've seen wives steal their hubby's 121 to use in the kitchen. After ward the hubbys could only borrow them back. I doubt you'll ever see that happen with the thick heavy sharpened pry bars that so many men buy.
Among the older 100 models runner up is the 102 Woodsman.
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Wyatt Burp
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This 119 belonged to my f-i-law so I made a sheath for it for my wife. Not that she uses it for anything.
The Norseman
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Bucking the System
I like my Circa 1980 Buck 102 U.S.A Knife 7-3/4"L, 4" Blade.
Buck Black Leather Belt Loop Carrying Case.
A friend wanted to see it once, and returned it with a very
dangerous edge. When I use it I am very carefully with it.
Thanks all for sharing
I like my Circa 1980 Buck 102 U.S.A Knife 7-3/4"L, 4" Blade.
Buck Black Leather Belt Loop Carrying Case.
A friend wanted to see it once, and returned it with a very
dangerous edge. When I use it I am very carefully with it.
Thanks all for sharing
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I got waylaid by a Buck some years ago. I was helping a friend with her aging father’s collection and he had a very nice 120.
I bought it and came to learn that early Buck knives had inverted stamps, earlier ones with just Buck and later ones with USA added.
Then learned that after they turned the stamp around there was a period of time before they started using date codes. And that lucky collectors could sometimes find George Lawrence sheaths for Buck knives.
Like most worthwhile lessons these were expensive.
So my favorite Buck is this last one I got, a gift from my best friend. His older brother worked for a local sporting goods store and gave this to their dad, a mentor of mine. He put it away in a closet and never used it and now it’s put away here and still not going to be used.
Regards,
turnerriver
I bought it and came to learn that early Buck knives had inverted stamps, earlier ones with just Buck and later ones with USA added.
Then learned that after they turned the stamp around there was a period of time before they started using date codes. And that lucky collectors could sometimes find George Lawrence sheaths for Buck knives.
Like most worthwhile lessons these were expensive.
So my favorite Buck is this last one I got, a gift from my best friend. His older brother worked for a local sporting goods store and gave this to their dad, a mentor of mine. He put it away in a closet and never used it and now it’s put away here and still not going to be used.
Regards,
turnerriver
Ole Joe Clark
Absent Comrade
I have a few folding Bucks, but only one sheath knife, a 105. Bought it new back in the 1960's.
Have a blessed day,
Leon
Have a blessed day,
Leon
The vanguard 692 is my go to hunting/outdoor knife. It’s totally utilitarian and plain. But more than makes up for it in functionality. The other is a 650 nighthawk that resides in my bug out bag. For the price point you’ll never feel bad about using the daylights out of it.
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MCorps0311
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I had several when they first came out. Never really liked them, the steel so don’t have a one now.
OP
Texas Star
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Current steel is 420HC, with their own heat treat by Paul Bos.
The Custom SHOP OFFERS OTHER STEELS AND A 119 WITH A FLAT GRIND.
The Custom SHOP OFFERS OTHER STEELS AND A 119 WITH A FLAT GRIND.
Dad's 119 that I found after he was gone.
My father in law gave me his well used 121 after I married his only daughter. She said the only reason she married me was because I wasn't a deer hunter. Of course he started taking me to his deer camp and the first 20 or so deer I shot were skinned with that knife.
Later a new friend with whom I was hunting saw it and said, 'hey, that's a fishing knife, not a deer skinning knife'. Oh, well.
I do like a 102 also.
Later a new friend with whom I was hunting saw it and said, 'hey, that's a fishing knife, not a deer skinning knife'. Oh, well.
I do like a 102 also.
garddogg56
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I have two 119s, an 80s vintage with standard black phenolic handle, and a custom shop one I ordered a couple of years ago with S30V steel, cherry handle, and nickel silver trim. Oh, and it has a matching 110.
THE PILGRIM
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Another 119 Fan here.
LEO918
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uncleted327
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I like the Alphas, I had a beautiful Elk handled alpha hunter I sold in a moment of need sadly. I have a few Diamondbacks I really like too.
I got a 103 skinner knife for my 13th birthday from my dad. Still have it and it has skinned more deer than I can remember. I got a 110 from my wife for Christmas one year, stupidly put it down after skinning a deer, and did not find it till the spring melt.. Still have both, so which one is my favorite is a toss up.
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My Buck 110 rides in a sheath/holster on my belt, when I carried a knife in my pocket it was on a lanyard attached to my belt. I have a Buck 119, was looking for a 120 but I got the 119 cheap !
