2018 BF Traditional Knife

[Sabercat]

I love 20cv steel, but have not seen anything from Buck using it. I am definitely not doubting what they offered, but I definitely would like to see them use it more.

IF we go the Buck route, I'm voting for 20cv, micarta.

Either way, I appreciate whatever work the folks involved will go through to make this happen. If I truly dislike it, I'll quietly bow out. If I am lukewarm to it, but it's reasonably priced, I'll still buy one.

 

[sitflyer]

I understand that their 420hc is of quality, but for a limited run of this nature. I would like to see something a little less pedestrian.

I would be interested if they could do a flat grind instead of the way they grind the 300 series in their normal production. Seeing as Buck has come into the discussion, perhaps an invite to @300Bucks is in order. If things do go that way, wouldn't it be prudent to have a link in the Buck sub forum so the Buck regulars will be guided to the action?

 

[abbydaddy]

I love 20cv steel, but have not seen anything from Buck using it. I am definitely not doubting what they offered, but I definitely would like to see them use it more.

IF we go the Buck route, I'm voting for 20cv, micarta.

Either way, I appreciate whatever work the folks involved will go through to make this happen. If I truly dislike it, I'll quietly bow out. If I am lukewarm to it, but it's reasonably priced, I'll still buy one.

The knife is not a traditional knife, but I know that skblades is working on a nifty M390/20CV Buck right now: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...-knife-giveaway.1532701/page-14#post-17992351 Even though I am _probably_ not in the market for the above mentioned knife, it is a neat modern, and I have been watching the process closely. I know that Buck actually worked on steel testing for that project.

I agree that it would be very tempting to get a Buck in 20CV. I think the main concern would be keeping it relatively affordable.

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

1.it gets mentioned and question is asked.
2.wishful thinking phase .very specific configurations are tabled.
3.will anyone do it?
3.5 long period of dark territory .
4.our hero arrives to save the day
4.5 long period of dark territory .
5.polling of choices regarding blades,steel,scales.
6.democratic final decision.
7.lots of whining and saying "im not getting one because i dont like it,too expensive,not what i specifically wanted.etc etc"
8.orders taken and money paid.
9.the winter of the wait begins.
10. Everyone else in the world takes delivery.
10.5.I take delivery of mine

10.6. 50 page thread showing the new arrivals

11. "I missed out where do I get one?" phase begins.
12. Profieering vulture phase begins.

Did I miss anything?

 

[NJBillK]

NJBillK
CPM 154 is a good choice but even Bucks 420Hc the way they heat treat it would be nice.
Some of those premium steels are tough for even an experienced sharpener, as you said might not appeal to many members.

I felt my point needed a bit more of an explanation...

I find that CPM154 tends to take a Very keen edge Very easily, while being less stubborn to hold a burr when compared to 420HC. CPM154 also holds an edge longer and has at least comparable toughness, if not more.

This is while sharpening on a Norton Crystolon and a leather strop.

 

[veitsi_poika]

Early on, the 300 series were made by Camillus. Some time after 1986, they were made in house by Buck.
The 370 series are made in China, but the 300s are still USA made.

The early Buck 300's were made by Schrade starting in 1966 but only for a few years and then picked up by Camillus. The Schrade made 301 can be identified by the grooved bolsters



Since I have only been a member since late 2016 I do not have a forum knife yet. I would totally be on board for a Buck 301 or 303.
- Kevin

 

[skblades]

I love 20cv steel, but have not seen anything from Buck using it. I am definitely not doubting what they offered, but I definitely would like to see them use it more.


IF we go the Buck route, I'm voting for 20cv, micarta.

Either way, I appreciate whatever work the folks involved will go through to make this happen. If I truly dislike it, I'll quietly bow out. If I am lukewarm to it, but it's reasonably priced, I'll still buy one.

We are actually releasing the first ever Buck knife with CPM20CV for the collaboration knife we did over in the Buck Forums. It just passed Buck testing and is heading into production. So that's why it hasn't been out there

 

[Ernie1980]

I would love a Buck stockman in premium stainless steel!

 

[FSUwelder1212]

A buck 301 in 20CV with elk scales would be the stuff dreams are made of

 

[joeradza]

Where is the Buck canoe made?

 

[315]

If they would make a run of those in Post Falls that would be pretty cool.

 

[sitflyer]

Where is the Buck canoe made?

China

 

[joeradza]

Thanks, too bad.

 

[Camillus]

I am reading this thread with interest. I do wonder why GEC isn't more accommodating to Bladeforums members given the amount of support they receive from us, and the undeniable success of the previous forum knives. Seems like a win-win situation for that company.

While GEC's idionsyncracies are part of it's charm, sometimes it does seem obtuse.

I did express concern about the choice of a TC Barlow for the forum knife last year (devaluing both traditions) and I would hate for those concerns to be proven correct.

I would be semi-interested in Buck (depending on the pattern) but I wonder if any small manufacturer who wants to get into the market and produce good cutlery would participate? It seems like a good opportunity for us forum members to put money into the type of knife manufacturing businesses that we want to see succeed.

Trestle Pine knives may be an option, but I can't think of too many others - English cutlers could be worth investigation.

 

[traumkommode]

The early Buck 300's were made by Schrade starting in 1966 but only for a few years and then picked up by Camillus. The Schrade made 301 can be identified by the grooved bolsters

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Since I have only been a member since late 2016 I do not have a forum knife yet. I would totally be on board for a Buck 301 or 303.
- Kevin

Hey skblades does Buck do fluted bolsters like this still?

 

[draggat]

I am reading this thread with interest. I do wonder why GEC isn't more accomodating to Bladeforums members given the amount of support they receive from us, and the undeniable success of the previous forum knives. Seems like a win-win situation for that company.

While GEC's idionsyncracies are part of it's charm, sometimes it does seem obtuse.

I did express concern about the choice of a TC Barlow for the forum knife last year (devaluing both traditions) and I would hate for those concerns to be proven correct.

I would be semi-interested in Buck (depending on the pattern) but I wonder if any small manufacturer who wants to get into the market and produce good cutlery would participate? It seems like a good opportunity for us forum members to put money into the type of knife manufacturing businesses that we want to see succeed.

Trestle Pine knives may be an option, but I can't think of too many others - English cutlers could be worth investigation.

Unfortunately, Trestle Pine Knives was made by Queen.

A. Wright & Sons was suggested but there’s not enough time for it this year, maybe next?

 

[Jack Black]

A. Wright & Sons was suggested but there’s not enough time for it this year, maybe next?

I think Wright's could do us a great forum knife, and at a fantastic price, but they are rather idiosyncratic to deal with. Their owner refuses to use email, for example, and this is far too big a project to sort out over the phone, even if that was possible. In practice, it would probably mean someone having to make around ten visits to their factory, and I'm afraid I don't personally have time to do that this year. Nor, because of their antiquated communications system, do I think there would be time for it all to be done this year. If there was genuine interest in Wright's producing a forum knife for next year, I might be prepared to coordinate things here, but would still recommend one of our US dealers taking the orders, and shipping the knives

 

[skyhorse]

I'm guessing that there was some period of time when Buck actually made their stockman knives themselves? I thought early on they were made by Camillus, then maybe Schrade, now they're made in China.

The Buck 301 Stockman is made in Post Falls Idaho.

 

[screened porch]

I would be interested if they could do a flat grind instead of the way they grind the 300 series in their normal production.

-Buck is willing to do either a 301 or 303 stockman pattern in brass or nickel silver.
-Handle material would be up to us. Could be micarta, ironwood, bone, stag, etc.
-Blade steel could be S30V, S3gVN, CPM-154, CPM20CV, or their 420HC
-Hollow or Flat grind
-Nail nick or the long pull groove
-Blade stamp should be able to be the dots and/or the Forum Logo on the blade or shield.

I'd like a flat grind, though it might be time I tried their hollow grind.

 

[draggat]

I think Wright's could do us a great forum knife, and at a fantastic price, but they are rather idiosyncratic to deal with. Their owner refuses to use email, for example, and this is far too big a project to sort out over the phone, even if that was possible. In practice, it would probably mean someone having to make around ten visits to their factory, and I'm afraid I don't personally have time to do that this year. Nor, because of their antiquated communications system, do I think there would be time for it all to be done this year. If there was genuine interest in Wright's producing a forum knife for next year, I might be prepared to coordinate things here, but would still recommend one of our US dealers taking the orders, and shipping the knives

Jack, I would totally understand if you didn’t want to take on a project like this, but I would be all in for this as next years forum knife. This is an international forum after all. Is it too early to talk about next years knife?

BTW, I actually just received a package from the Famous Sheffield Shop. I’ll try to get pictures up soon. Even with international shipping, one knife was well below the $100 mark. These are very nice and a great price point as well!