234 Glint, New Dagger, Legacy, 250 Only, Flame Timascus

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I don't see many daggers, real specialty knives IMHO, especially with flamed titanium/Damascus parts and mirrored blade. This one should really stick out boldly. I've enjoyed anodizing Ti with a DC power supply and chemicals but never via flame. Quite a different look. A full inch shorter overall than a Bucklite 422. I would like to see a photo of one in a hand.

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BU0234BKSLE: 234 Glint
Buck Knives

The Legacy Collection offers exceptional beauty and craftsmanship. Designed by Buck's employees and handcrafted in the USA with precious materials and strikingly dramatic designs, these knives are often defined as cherished family heirlooms.

The Glint by Buck Knives is a cool looking Dagger that incorporates some unique patterns and materials. The 420HC blade is 3.5" long and features a blood groove down the middle. The mirror polish finish is beautiful and stays that way if maintained properly. The multi-colored G10 handles feature flame anodized Timascus that really makes the knife stand out. The Glint comes in a display stand and with a Certificate of Authenticity that is serialized with a total quantity of 250.
Features
  • Fixed Blade
  • Display Stand
  • Certificate of Authenticity, Serialized with a Total Quantity of 250

Specifications
  • Product Level: Pro
  • Blade Length: 3.5" (8.8 cm)
  • Overall Length: 6" (15.2 cm)
  • Blade Steel: 420HC Stainless Steel
  • Blade Shape: Dagger
  • Blade Finish: Mirror Polish
  • Blade Thickness: 0.12"
  • Handle Material: G10 with Flame Anodized Timascus
  • Weight: 2.4 oz. (68.0 g)
  • Made in the USA



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G10 Handles
Formed in a sheet under high pressure by combining fiberglass and an epoxy resin binder. These handles are lightweight and shaped to ensure a solid grip.
 
I was looking at that dagger and proportions to what they have listed as the blade length as well as the overall length. The handle would only be 2.5" according to their information. I think maybe their total length may be off.

In downsizing the image and assuming they are measuring from the front of the guard the knife would be a total length of 6-3/4" which only still leaves 2-7/8" of handle to grab which seems pretty short.

If they are measuring the sharpened edge of the blade the total length would be 8" with the handle being 3-1/4" which makes more since.

If I were to guess I would say that the blade is 3.5" with a total length of 8" would be more accurate but we will have to wait and see.
 
Your rendition suits me just fine. Terrific analysis. This wouldn't be the first time that an early report of a new model had some issues. My idea of a dagger is a close quarter sword: Something long enough to reach the vitals thru thick clothing but not too long that it can't be swung about in anger in a hallway where a sword becomes a liability. I'm definitely old old school (3 Musketeers old!).

Maybe, on the other hand, its a continuation of the 616 Boot Knife size model. A smaller series of knives would require smaller display cabinets, less floor space and less tolerant wives. Seen here in hand and again with the full-sized and remarkable vintage Fish-Master for scale:



 
Maybe this one is similar to the Buck Koji dagger?
Size sounds about right, but the Koji seems like it would be the upscale knife.

I'm still trying to figure out how to use your Fish-Master knife. :)
 
Stumps said:
Maybe this one is similar to the Buck Koji dagger?
Size sounds about right, but the Koji seems like it would be the upscale knife.

I'm still trying to figure out how to use your Fish-Master knife. :)
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The Koji dagger is not my cuppa but I do admire its beauty. I am sure that you are right. Even if I dreamt that you were wrong I would wake up and apologize! :)
Custom Buck Koji dagger:


With a moniker from a fish there is no reason you should be familiar with the ancient and Fish-Master. These can still be had NIB because they never sold, for obvious reasons. However, they come apart into two pieces to scale and cut. Possibly the most fun knife I've ever seen. A category that is a regular in the OKCA monthly newsletter btw.

 
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The Koji dagger is 6-1/4" and the blade depending on where you measure it from is at the most 3" and somewhere the bolster has to fit in. It could be close to the Koji in size. I still think one of their measurements is off.

No big deal though. We will just have to wait and see. It looks interesting enough I most likely will pick one up.
 
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