5th Annual: Help Us Build a Buck: Fixed Blade (Giveaway)

Choose the fixed blade model.

  • Buck 104 Compadre

    Votes: 59 47.2%

  • Buck 105 Pathfinder

    Votes: 43 34.4%

  • Buck 119 Special

    Votes: 23 18.4%
  • Total voters
    125
  • Poll closed .
I see the 105 is loosing ground in the poll. I'll take one last crack at it... Back in 2004, Buck did a signature series with the 100 series fixed blades where they redesigned the 105 (and 119) as full tang models with checkered walnut slabs. They were limited to 1000 each and were renamed 805 and 819. They are actually lighter in weight than their phenolic and aluminum pommel counterparts. Here's a screen capture of the catalog listing for them. Sorry it's a little blurry.


I hope Dogpound77 doesn't mind that I borrowed his photo of this extra special 105/805:
 
jbmonkey said:
skblades skblades what steel choices might be available for these?

only current steels buck uses such as 5160, d2, 20cv, cpm154, s35vn etc or maybe some other steels like aeb-l or 52100, as examples, possible? thank you Sir.
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For steels I think we have decided on 5160, D2, CPM-154 and S35VN if the 104 is chosen. If the 105 is chosen we may add CPM20CV, though we are undecided.
 
I think they will only stamp the blades on 5160 and CPM-154 in this bunch. I prefer a stamp, but it's not a game changer. They are all great steel choices.
 
My 118 in D2 really performs! I'm really hoping it's a 104 in either that or S35VN steel and sells for less than $100.00 . I'll give up a nice 112 to buy that! I do like the way Buck did that special 119 and 105..I completely missed that since I'm so focused on 112's..
 
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I don't think anyone has posted a picture of this years 104 that Buck is now doing. Looks much better than with a red blade.

This is pretty much actual size at 9-1/2" overall. At least on my computer screen.
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Makael said:
I should add to my above post.

Better late than never to get into the Bushcraft market. They can still offer it in the compadre set.

Hand stitched, fire starter, scout carry. My wife's set up for her 104.
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That's an awesome set up Makael!!! Is it exclusive to the Boss??
 
gedlicks said:
I don't think anyone has posted a picture of this years 104 that Buck is now doing. Looks much better than with a red blade.

This is pretty much actual size at 9-1/2" overall. At least on my computer screen.
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Had to change my vote after this pic
 
bucksway said:
My 118 in D2 really performs! I'm really hoping it's a 104 in either that or S35VN steel and sells for less than $100.00 . I'll give up a nice 112 to buy that! I do like the way Buck did that special 119 and 105..I completely missed that since I'm so focused on 112's..
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I can tell you right now that this knife will most likely not be under $100. :D
 
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