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It will be 440C
The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 $250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
In the catalog the steel is actually listed as 440C for the knife. (Edit...oops J Jeff of the North beat me to it)Sounds excellent, I might need to get me one of those eventually.
As far as the prices go, the 110 Hunter Sport seems alright considering that for 2021 they had another Aluminum Frame 110 that cost $100 more.
I'm not sure what's up with some of the other crazy prices, but there's always the possibility that they're wrong and that's part of the reason why they were taken down. If someone screwed up somewhere and new products were listed ahead of schedule, then there's a distinct possibility that the prices are all wrong too.
Otherwise, I would like to know what rare/precious metal that 112 Ranger Vintage Legacy Collection knife is handcrafted from, because it sure as heck isn't the 440 Stainless Steel that Buck was using back in the day. (Of course, it's probably just an ordinary Buck 112 with some custom engraving on it or something.)
I don't think it's a material issue. I think the fact that Buck has to handcraft each one. They have CNC machines that they use now, I forget what the cost is to program one, but it's was high. Also, those who can do that kind of work have been there for a long time and are earning much more than the regular production worker.112 Ranger Vintage Legacy Collection knife is handcrafted
I don't think it's a material issue. I think the fact that Buck has to handcraft each one. They have CNC machines that they use now, I forget what the cost is to program one, but it's was high. Also, those who can do that kind of work have been there for a long time and are earning much more than the regular production worker.
No. Go ahead and purchase the cheapest knives that appeal to you and leave the fancy stuff for those of us that appreciate something special.Okay, but here's the $361.99 question... Is there any tangible benefit to a handcrafted model that makes it worth the extra $302 over the standard $59.99 CNC machined 420HC Buck 112 Ranger knife?
I do not think its worth that kind money…if it were $150 -175 I buy it.Okay, but here's the $361.99 question... Is there any tangible benefit to a handcrafted model that makes it worth the extra $302 over the standard $59.99 CNC machined 420HC Buck 112 Ranger knife?
Sounds excellent, I might need to get me one of those eventually.
As far as the prices go, the 110 Hunter Sport seems alright considering that for 2021 they had another Aluminum Frame 110 that cost $100 more.
I'm not sure what's up with some of the other crazy prices, but there's always the possibility that they're wrong and that's part of the reason why they were taken down. If someone screwed up somewhere and new products were listed ahead of schedule, then there's a distinct possibility that the prices are all wrong too.
Otherwise, I would like to know what rare/precious metal that 112 Ranger Vintage Legacy Collection knife is handcrafted from, because it sure as heck isn't the 440 Stainless Steel that Buck was using back in the day. (Of course, it's probably just an ordinary Buck 112 with some custom engraving on it or something.)
once they are gone the flippers will sell them for more and someone will buy them. see it everytime I sit and ponder who would pay that amount. maybe you and I wouldn't, but someone will.Okay, but here's the $361.99 question... Is there any tangible benefit to a handcrafted model that makes it worth the extra $302 over the standard $59.99 CNC machined 420HC Buck 112 Ranger knife?
I've seen some of your metal work.....you're worth the higher dollars. some great stuff. that copper roof front area ya showed us one time was incredible.So those are going to be handmade? That's cool!
Folks don't value craftsmanship anymore.
It's always a race to the bottom. Buy it at a discount price and then have ocd and pick it apart.
I don't work for free, and I can do things apprentices will probably never learn. Things change. Do we need the old way? That's subjective.
I've been on historical restoration projects, and workmanship cannot be created as the folks with those talents no longer exist. That's a loss. A big loss.
I probably will not buy one myself. But I appreciate the hell out of the folks that have the talents to create such pieces.
The things that society places value on never ceases to amaze me.
There are far too many people that have never had dirt under their fingernails, or blisters on their hands.
Pride. sigh.
Thanks.
My understanding of the present Buck Custom Shop now is that it is on the regular production floor. The parts are the same as regular production as are the workers.For that kind of money think of the custom shop 112 you can get made,
I don't know that for sure Gary, that is just my opinion based on my understanding of how things work now and what this new vintage knife is said to be. They don't use the square 112 brass frame anymore. No 440c being stamped out, so they will have to have that blade steel to make it or have it made No nail nick, not a big thing but different than what they do now. Limited production so limited profit. All this is going to add cost.So those are going to be handmade? That's cool!
I do not think its worth that kind money…if it were $150 -175 I buy it.
For that kind of money think of the custom shop 112 you can get made,
Stag handle or Bufflo horn, sv 30, brown leather sheath, engraving, and $ 175 back in your pocket..
I have a lead on real original 112 1972 micarter in great shape for $120 bucks….why would I buy this?
Hey, I bought the 112 Koa with tax it came to $269…and that price was crazy…
This is better than the Koa BOTM? No way
I thought the same….but, I’ll probably end up buying one anywaysWhen I saw the Buck 501 listed at $260, I had to ask myself, "What the heck is this thing made of?"