2013: Most Used Buck Knife of Last Year

[Henry44]

Buck 309 "Companion". Bought it in 1977. I am pretty sure that it has won "most carried Buck" , ever year since then. An easy carry pocket scalpel. Very stout for a pen knife. regards Henry

 

[oregon]

My most frequently carried Buck Knife in 2013 was this 303 Cadet - used for light cutting chores; my most frequently used for outdoor chores was this 102 Woodsman - skinned/cleaned/cut up deer, turkey, and waterfowl. OH

You've kept both knives in fine form. Really good shape. 1990 was a very good year. Those large legs dwarf the knife and the leghorns look big enough to be used for plowing the field. Was it much trouble getting them?

 

[oregon]

Buck 309 "Companion". Bought it in 1977. I am pretty sure that it has won "most carried Buck" , ever year since then. An easy carry pocket scalpel. Very stout for a pen knife. regards Henry

A vintage 309: Two blades, the longest with a long pull nail nick and a pointy point. A real knife. You've had it long enough that if you lost it you would need some counseling or something.

 

[Redgoatee]

Thanks oregon. Water buffalo is my favorite too. No pictures yet. But there is a thread in here that has a few water buffalo pictures in it.

 

[oregon]

I think it's my 302. I carried it for about a month straight, then it entered a rotation with other knives. It's handsome and thin, with a comfortable handle. It's a good EDC knife. I've developed a taste for carbon steel though. Too bad Buck doesn't deal in carbon steel (at least in their affordable knives).

There is a carbon steel blade for 2014 I do believe.

And I thought that I carried a compact folder. You have an easier to spot color combination, blue shield and yellow scale, than my dark plastic handle 424. Smart. I should carry an orange 424 but the dark one I carry was the first one I got. Loyalty/stubborn.

 

[dogstar]

Oregon, I hope you don't mind that I borrowed a photo of your orange 424. It was for my "what is the best looking plastic-handled knife" thread.

I have a 444. It's a joy to use. For some reason, the blade size/weight just feels great.

 

[DesertChris]

DesertChris,

It is the knife I have with me that gets the most use outside the kitchen.

That 55 would be easy to take anywhere. Great tang stamp and beautiful wood pattern on the scales. Everyone should have one of those.

or.... everyone needs 2

I like it so much, I found a bone scaled one for fancy clothes occasions.

PS.... are those 46 cookies in your avatar?

 

[sitflyer]

I can spot four climbers in this telephoto shot taken Saturday.

Link to USGS images of Mt Hood (this big, active volcano, mountain is located about 50 miles from my home): http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mount_hood/mount_hood_gallery_19.html

The 424 is a mighty fine choice indeed Oregon, same size blade as a 501 with nary a notice of its featherweight presence in the pocket! Beautiful photo of the south face, but I can't for the life of me spot the climbers.
Last time I was in Oregon Mt. St. Helens popped her top for the second time, and the ship I was on got stuck in Portland till they could dredge a channel in the Toutle river for us to get seaward again The ash storm felt like Armageddon had arrived
No carving for me (yet), that was my grandfathers forte, I like the pointy blade of my Odyssey to accurately scribe lumber however, for making very precise cuts.

 

[375dave]

I must have about a dozen different ones that I slid through in a given month, couple 110's, 112, 500, 501 but received an aluminum 3 dot 111 for Christmas and am impressed with the weight to size. It may by far see more use in 2014 then the others.

 

[oregon]

or.... everyone needs 2

I like it so much, I found a bone scaled one for fancy clothes occasions.

PS.... are those 46 cookies in your avatar?

You've got it bad. Oh yes you do. I keep looking at pearl folders. Seems I saw a pearl 55. I am pretty sure that I need some pearl handled cutlery. I have a set of pearl steak knives, not Buck, English, vintage and still unused...

I took that photo, cookie avatar, at the BCCI 25th convention. The white ones have the club insignia and 25th on each one. Larry Oden baked them, though he denies it when asked. I never ate one but was told, by Larry, that they were exceptional. What a club. And I've never joined anything in my life. Nothing, till this that is. Deep clover to me.

 

[Haebbie]

A white colored cane in this country means that the user is blind. I see a white cane in your hand.

Well, Oregon, I am glad that I don't need a white cane. It is the hazel stick I actually use for hiking - but it has no Buck blade. And the question refers to Buck blades.

 

[DesertChris]

You've got it bad. Oh yes you do. I keep looking at pearl folders. Seems I saw a pearl 55. I am pretty sure that I need some pearl handled cutlery. I have a set of pearl steak knives, not Buck, English, vintage and still unused...

I took that photo, cookie avatar, at the BCCI 25th convention. The white ones have the club insignia and 25th on each one. Larry Oden baked them, though he denies it when asked. I never ate one but was told, by Larry, that they were exceptional. What a club. And I've never joined anything in my life. Nothing, till this that is. Deep clover to me.

I have plans to rescale at least one knife in either MOP or Paua shell.... but currently I can't get the materials yet since I am saving my pennies for 8 rosewood handle Buck steak knives to complete my kitchen set

And Marks stag thread is killing me too.... I am seriously going to have to get some stag to rescale something also....geez....

I just KNEW those had to be cookies!!! I can spot a cookie a mile away...hahaha

I was thinking to do a life membership, but the price went waaaay up before I could do it.....so I think I will test the waters with an annual membership real soon.

 

[oregon]

The 424 is a mighty fine choice indeed Oregon, same size blade as a 501 with nary a notice of its featherweight presence in the pocket! Beautiful photo of the south face, but I can't for the life of me spot the climbers.
Last time I was in Oregon Mt. St. Helens popped her top for the second time, and the ship I was on got stuck in Portland till they could dredge a channel in the Toutle river for us to get seaward again The ash storm felt like Armageddon had arrived
No carving for me (yet), that was my grandfathers forte, I like the pointy blade of my Odyssey to accurately scribe lumber however, for making very precise cuts.

You need a bigger monitor to see the climbers: 3 to the left of the giant pointy rock in the center of the mountain top plus one above those three on the same pitch. They are black colored. The summit is protected by a tricky crevasse over the top of that high ridge and down a bit. Go over or around that scary hole and the up to the true summit. Last time there I, foolishly only wore instep crampons over running shoes, was on clear hard ice and turned back at the crevasse. There are volcanic vents at the top. Years ago a climber died from lack of air hold up in a vent for warmth breathing fumes.

 

[oregon]

I must have about a dozen different ones that I slid through in a given month, couple 110's, 112, 500, 501 but received an aluminum 3 dot 111 for Christmas and am impressed with the weight to size. It may by far see more use in 2014 then the others.

Somebody must love you to give such a fine gift as a Classic.

Maybe some day one of those brass Classics will surface as a pictorial spread on this forum. I hope to see one one of these days.

 

[oregon]

Well, Oregon, I am glad that I don't need a white cane. It is the hazel stick I actually use for hiking - but it has no Buck blade. And the question refers to Buck blades.

Nice hat.

Now that is a stick for sticking. Not something I see every day. Has buck ever made a hidden/disguised knife I wonder?

 

[Haebbie]

The climbers are hard to find. But aren't they skiers who want to ski on the deep powder snow (not enough money for the heli ).

Haebbie

 

[AfghanWarrior]

Vantage Pro Tan, x2

 

[ItsTooEarly]

Oregon,

I guess I used this 180 Crosslock the most, but I was trying different knives out all year...

180... Great Knife for everything, just like my 422 or my 424... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:


I used a 422OD alot too... I like always (best Knife)... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:


A 560... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:


And a few other that I will post later...

 

[Henry44]

A vintage 309: Two blades, the longest with a long pull nail nick and a pointy point. A real knife. You've had it long enough that if you lost it you would need some counseling or something.

I definitely would need counseling.Been with me during ever important moment since 1977. regards Henry

 

[oregon]

The climbers are hard to find. But aren't they skiers who want to ski on the deep powder snow (not enough money for the heli ).

Haebbie

Europeans have all the fun. Pay for heli rescue and when you want to go home, no matter where you are on the mountain just raise your crossed arms and home you will go. Unfortunately, here is what mountaineers get from helicopters in this neck of the woods, brace yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7QcYZ0qLHU