a couple of rare Cabela’s ….Pro Gold series

[zippo123]

Some recent additions….
Cabela Pro Gold 110 and Vanguard….with the one side sharp only “Buckcote’ style blade

need to find the 119 Pro Gold now..

 

[bucksway]

I had a Buckcoat fixed blade I gave to a Son in law years ago and I always wondered how well they cut and how long they would stay sharp..

 

[zippo123]

I do not use them, cannot answer, only collect, try to buy them when I find them for sale at a good reasonable price.

 

[mauser9]

Awesome looking blades. Very limited editions I am guessing? Looks like a couple of real keepers. Thanks for sharing.

 

[zippo123]

yes the are rare, here is my current collection of the Buckcote, Ion Fusion and Nano era blades..I buy them when I find them at a good deal price…they are interesting to collect, a unique product that was not a market winner or success for Buck.

 

[bucksway]

CJ really liked the concept and I think he field tested a prototype. I looked for a long time for a 112 version but Buck never made one that I am aware of. There IS a 450 version in gold and I have bought 2 (out of a run of 750) to make a blade swap into a 112 but gifted both to family members for Christmas. Years ago I had a 112 Custom with a gold coated blade but it was sharpened on both sides. I don't remember exactly what happened to it..

 

[zippo123]

I just picked up a 450 buckcote, new, with box and papers on ebay for cheap….

 

[Happy Hippo]

That's what happens when you buy something that is part of a larger set. I bought one of those buffalo-inlay chipflint knives. Then I found another. Then I found another. So now I realize I have maybe eight more to get. Before I got the first one, I was happy not knowing about them. So, I also didn't know about the "pro-gold" knives. So thanks alot.

 

[DeSotoSky]

That's what happens when you buy something that is part of a larger set. I bought one of those buffalo-inlay chipflint knives. Then I found another. Then I found another. So now I realize I have maybe eight more to get.

The chip flint series ran from 2006 to 2014. There were 9 100 series fixed blades plus the 110 and 112. Interestingly, the 105 was the only model not included. The 102 is the scarcest with only 250 made. The rest were issues of 500 or 1,000. Have all but one, the prices have really jumped making them a tough buy if you are just starting. I know what you mean about sets, I have the same weakness, not just for knives but for tools also. That missing wrench or socket just drives me crazy.