August 2025 Buck of the Month - 830 Marksman, 154CM, Red/Black/White Marbled G10

[Tecate]

The August 2025 Buck of the Month is the 0830 Marksman, featuring a Tungsten Cerakoted, BOS heat-treated 154CM steel drop point blade for exceptional strength and corrosion resistance. Its handle combines striking red and black G10 burl with a peel ply texture and bead-blasted hardware for a secure, premium feel. The knife’s Strong Lock System (SLS) ensures smooth operation and rock-solid lock-up, while the pocket clip offers convenient everyday carry. Handcrafted in Post Falls, Idaho, this exclusive run is limited to 500 pieces and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

 

[Tecate]

 

[wonderboy1377s]

My favorite modern knife from Buck! I had to buy one!!

 

[timbits588]

My favorite modern knife from Buck! I had to buy one!!

I agree with you there. I've been showing pretty good restraint the past few months, though, so trying to keep it up.

 

[Daniel]

Something crashed the Buck website! I am wondering if it was this release?

I LOVE the Marksman. But, I am not sure about this one. To me, it is butt ugly. My 830/831 family might stay lonely for a while longer?

 

[Quiet]

I really liked the Marksman, but this one isn't doing it for me, and I'm getting to the point where if I don't really, really like something, I'm not going to waste the money, just to say I've got it. I hope those who get these enjoy them!

 

[MT_Pokt]

STOP PAINTING BLADES, PLEASE?!?!?

 

[jmh33]

STOP PAINTING BLADES, PLEASE?!?!?

Good Luck with that!!!
John

 

[MT_Pokt]

Good Luck with that!!!
John

It's just my way of saying, "it's a nice knife, but just not for me".

 

[MattWRog]

Buck and Benchmade the worst offenders…Cerakote is like Franks RedHot sauce, we put that s__t on everything!

 

[jbmonkey]

I really liked the Marksman, but this one isn't doing it for me, and I'm getting to the point where if I don't really, really like something, I'm not going to waste the money, just to say I've got it. I hope those who get these enjoy them!

yep, ^this

 

[BuckShack]

Is Tungsten the color of the Cerakote or is it part of the Cerakote making it stronger.

 

[jbmonkey]

Is Tungsten the color of the Cerakote or is it part of the Cerakote making it stronger.

I assumed its the color.....but actually not sure....good question

 

[Vaporstang]

I'm going to skip this one. I've bought too much stuff lately, including a new dishwasher and new car.

 

[plb]

I'm glad to see the Marksman return after a 3-year hiatus. I was getting concerned that this model was retired for good. The June '22 BOTM was the last time we saw one offered. It's a great design at a reasonable price. It wouldn't take much convincing for me to add this one to my very small collection of Buck of the Month knives. But I shouldn't hesitate too long, there are only 233 left.

 

[58 Special]

222 left…moving fast.

 

[shanerbass]

Oh yeah, I had to grab one of those

 

[Generalist]

Cerakote is nice on a non stainless blade, but a negative on a stainless blade for me.

 

[BigMoney]

I’m in but it’s kinda ugly. Like a bloody penguin.

 

[GPyro]

I like the marksman knives I have.
But I never carry them, and I don't need another safe queen.

They are great knives tho.

Is it me, or does the blade shape look like it wanted to be a tanto but changed it's mind?