Due to procrastination I've missed out on the previous 212 offerings. It is an interesting little knife but I wasn't sure what I'd use it for. The latest "Limited Factory Run" gave me another opportunity and I didn't wait to pull the trigger. I went with the D2 version. I have a 104, 119 and a 120 in D2 and I like them. The 104 gets a lot of hard use and it has performed well in this coastal rain forest environment. Plus it was nice to add another 'Ranger' to the collection
Rangers
Came with a 105 sheath which is an improvement over other sheaths I've seen this knife issued with.
If it becomes a regular user I will alter or make a new sheath for it.
I was glad the handle was 105/117 sized. That is about as small as is comfortable in my hand.
I'm not sure it will replace the 117 for camp/hunting chores. It fits my hand better than the 113 Ranger Skinner and the 212 Fixed Ranger is 3.7 ounces (6.2 total w/the 105 sheath) which is a full ounce lighter than the 113 (4.7 and 6.6 in its excellent sheath). My EDC 112 Ranger Pro is 6.4 ounces and goes along unnoticed in my watch pocket. The blade has an very nice sweep to it which might make it a good skinner, though I generally prefer a longer blade for that - probably some lack of familiarity bias and experience in that opinion
All and all, another nice Buck in the collection. Of course every visit here whets my appetite for something else I didn't know I needed. Thanks Y'all for enriching, educating and enabling the fun addiction of collecting and using Buck knives.
Rangers
Came with a 105 sheath which is an improvement over other sheaths I've seen this knife issued with.
If it becomes a regular user I will alter or make a new sheath for it.
I was glad the handle was 105/117 sized. That is about as small as is comfortable in my hand.
I'm not sure it will replace the 117 for camp/hunting chores. It fits my hand better than the 113 Ranger Skinner and the 212 Fixed Ranger is 3.7 ounces (6.2 total w/the 105 sheath) which is a full ounce lighter than the 113 (4.7 and 6.6 in its excellent sheath). My EDC 112 Ranger Pro is 6.4 ounces and goes along unnoticed in my watch pocket. The blade has an very nice sweep to it which might make it a good skinner, though I generally prefer a longer blade for that - probably some lack of familiarity bias and experience in that opinion
All and all, another nice Buck in the collection. Of course every visit here whets my appetite for something else I didn't know I needed. Thanks Y'all for enriching, educating and enabling the fun addiction of collecting and using Buck knives.
I would be fine with either, or both!
