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[eveled]

We all feel the same frustration, but this is not the thread or the forum for voicing it. So let’s not go down that rabbit hole here. Thanks

 

[pjsjr]

I want to post a picture so bad. Same can and glass just kitchen counter top.
I just Paid for my Gold membership again and believe in supporting this great forum but no picture privilege’s sux. Sorry moderator but i don’t see anywhere else to voice my frustration? The one thread is small and closed?

What's your reason for not joining a photo hosting site if you want to post photos and can't through your membership?

 

[David Nowlin]

An option i was hoping to avoid. I will look into it and i apologies for taking up time on this thread.
Thank you all for your patience with me.
Anyone wants to PM me with a good suggestion i would appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[Midnight Rider]

Greetings, all.
I mentioned in another thread that I'm putting my trusty 110 Hunter Sport work knife on the bench until we get some rain. The pivot is constantly full of sand and grit. So I figured a fixed blade was in order. And what better knife than a 117? The blade size and shape are very similar.

(Old faithful with new faithful)
So I bought a brand new 117, strictly for rough at-work use. (I work in landscaping)

The one downside I found was the factory sheath. Cumbersome to get at your knife, and it rattles around a lot in there. So, a new leather slip sheath (designed for a 105) was in order.

She fits in there, well....like a glove.


I also have a question for the group:
Has Buck ever made a cherrywood 117 with aluminum hardware?

 

[Happy Hippo]

Greetings, all.
I mentioned in another thread that I'm putting my trusty 110 Hunter Sport work knife on the bench until we get some rain. The pivot is constantly full of sand and grit. So I figured a fixed blade was in order. And what better knife than a 117? The blade size and shape are very similar.
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(Old faithful with new faithful)
So I bought a brand new 117, strictly for rough at-work use. (I work in landscaping)

The one downside I found was the factory sheath. Cumbersome to get at your knife, and it rattles around a lot in there. So, a new leather slip sheath (designed for a 105) was in order.
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She fits in there, well....like a glove.
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I also have a question for the group:
Has Buck ever made a cherrywood 117 with aluminum hardware?

Yes. 0117CWSSH in 2017. SH stands for Shepherd Hills, so that would have been a Copper and Clad exclusive.

 

[rileybassman1]

Has anyone seen or know if the 117 has a magnacut version? Been waiting for one - I bought my son a 117 in S35vn last year for his first hunting knife and he cherishes it

 

[eveled]

J justsaymo and AR-Trvlr please add the pictures of your new 117’s.

 

[justsaymo]

117 BOTM (same as the Pro) and 117 Mini

Handle Width comparison

117, 117 MIni and 102

Sheath comparison. 117BW sheath holds the 117 Mini snuggly and is slightly larger than the 102 sheath (shown).

It takes me about 3 hours to carve a "Dude" and any shortcomings become very apparent well before that. I'm happy to report that the 117 Mini performed very well. The diminutive handle was comfortable and secure in a variety of hand positions. I enjoyed using it.

I will be taking the 117 Mini into the woods for further comparison to the standard 117. I expect it will do well. I do like the smaller guard on the Mini better and I may modify one of my standard sized 117 to see it that translates as well with the larger handle. My preference is still for the standard 117, which is pert near perfect as is. The 117 Mini is an interesting variation that I'm glad to add to the collection.

 

[eveled]

Wonderful pictures! Thanks.

Love the face carving, he has lots of character. All I carve is wood chips.

I’ve reduced the top on a couple of the new style guards, it makes a big difference. It’s really nice if you make it a slight ramp like the old guards had. No reason you can’t reduce the bottom too

 

[kyhunt]

117 BOTM (same as the Pro) and 117 Mini

Handle Width comparison

117, 117 MIni and 102

Sheath comparison. 117BW sheath holds the 117 Mini snuggly and is slightly larger than the 102 sheath (shown).

It takes me about 3 hours to carve a "Dude" and any shortcomings become very apparent well before that. I'm happy to report that the 117 Mini performed very well. The diminutive handle was comfortable and secure in a variety of hand positions. I enjoyed using it.

I will be taking the 117 Mini into the woods for further comparison to the standard 117. I expect it will do well. I do like the smaller guard on the Mini better and I may modify one of my standard sized 117 to see it that translates as well with the larger handle. My preference is still for the standard 117, which is pert near perfect as is. The 117 Mini is an interesting variation that I'm glad to add to the collection.

I wasn’t aware there was a 117 mini. Was this a special run or a regular item now?

 

[Happy Hippo]

I wasn’t aware there was a 117 mini. Was this a special run or a regular item now?

The minis are special runs, i think there has only been 2 of them released.

 

[Generalist]

The minis are special runs, i think there has only been 2 of them released.

There have been 3. A BCCI version with shokwood, a stealth run, and a limited edition. The micarta limited edition was still available last I checked.

 

[Happy Hippo]

Thanks, I have all three. I had forgotten that the BCCI one was a mini. But the point is still they are special editions at the moment.

 

[kyhunt]

The minis are special runs, i think there has only been 2 of them released.

Thank you.