A Buck that stays Sharp?

bucksway

bucksway

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I love a really sharp knife..and am not great at sharpening. I've even bought new knives just to have a really sharp one! I think Buck should make the Holy Grail of knives..One that stays sharp really sharp with normal EDC use. It seems like with all the new inventions in steels and manufacturing processes that it might be possible. Buck can you do it?
 
Lol no knife will stay sharp forever... just learn to sharpen a knife. There's plenty of great guided sharpening systems. It doesn't have to be some complicated free hand sharpening art.
 
Ive been using the S90V 110 since i got it years ago, and the factory edge is still scary sharp. It's been through several deer, turkey, waterfowl, and everyday cutting. Really is the longest lasting edge I've experienced on any knife. I dread sharpening it.
 
I was intrigued by the Buckcoat knives and even bought a few but ended up gifting them to Kathy's Dad and a ex son in law. I might find another one! 192 maybe? I tried a Magancut 110 and liked it too but during a visit from David it went home with him. A S35VN 112 Slim Pro plus 112 was the sharpest period of any knife I have owned but it was 052 and since Armand collects that number it went to him for Christmas one year..
The S45VN 112 Danny's web special has seen a lot of use since I got it and is STILL sharp but not quite as sharp as when I first received it. What I wish was possible is a truly scary sharp folder or fixed blade that STAYS that way! I heard about a knife out of Alaska like that but can't remember exactly what it was lolo! I'm going to search out one of the old Buck Coat fixed blades and give that a try..Maybe I can hold on to it!
 
Most steels even modern PM stuff still adheres to the rule...
Hard, Tough, or Stainless.
Pick two.
Sharpening is a skill that you need to practice, I would say its no harder than handwriting, but you have to practice, and understand what you are doing to the edge.
 
bucksway said:
I was intrigued by the Buckcoat knives and even bought a few but ended up gifting them to Kathy's Dad and a ex son in law. I might find another one! 192 maybe? I tried a Magancut 110 and liked it too but during a visit from David it went home with him. A S35VN 112 Slim Pro plus 112 was the sharpest period of any knife I have owned but it was 052 and since Armand collects that number it went to him for Christmas one year..
The S45VN 112 Danny's web special has seen a lot of use since I got it and is STILL sharp but not quite as sharp as when I first received it. What I wish was possible is a truly scary sharp folder or fixed blade that STAYS that way! I heard about a knife out of Alaska like that but can't remember exactly what it was lolo! I'm going to search out one of the old Buck Coat fixed blades and give that a try..Maybe I can hold on to it!
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Knives of Alaska made some models with Friction Forged D-2 blades (Diamond Blade I think). They had an HRC around 67. Buck made 2 S-90-V blades: 1) a 110 drop point and 2) a laminated Spitfire. View attachment 2417422
 
I suppose it depends on what you consider EDC use. If all you're doing is carrying your knife and opening the occasional amazon package, Buck already makes plenty of knives that would last you a lifetime before needing to be sharpened. If you're EDC use actually includes cutting things, you'll just have to learn to sharpen your knives.

That said, a toothy edge covers up a lot of sins...
 
I’m gonna say if it were possible that a knife that never needed sharpening or the technology to develop it could be made we would have already seen it. Our expectations can sometimes exceed reality but I guess we can dream. Lol.

From my perspective I think we currently have some of the best steels ever produced that are specifically made for cutlery. In the past they used whatever tool steel was available or stainless or regular 1095. The list of steel that is used today is staggering and meet a range of performance for just about anything and also for specific purposes for industry as well. I also think the performance of these new steel are above what is necessary for what they are used for. My knife collection/ accumulation is much more than I ever imagined 20 years ago. I have 425m, 420hc, cpm 154, s30v, s35vn, s45vn, 20cv, magnacut and a slew of various others in various brands some unknown. I have a knife for just about any purpose I’ll come across so im not complaining any.
 
Have you tried not cutting anything with your knives? That will surely keep it sharper for longer.

Solution: redefine regular EDC use to carrying said knife but never using it to cut anything. It's for looks and fidgeting only.

The buck sprint is a very fidget friendly knife.

Actually being serious as Hickory n steel Hickory n steel mentioned, maybe something with an interchangeable blade like a havalon would be good for you to consider.

I'm unfamiliar with this website but they list a few others you may want to consider. From my reading, some hunting guides really prefer them as they are sharp and easy to use and cost very little. Seems like just the kind of throwaway edge you're looking for.
 
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