Buck Fixed 100 series Pro version...how many models?

M

Mr. Tettnanger

Gold Member
Joined
Jul 14, 2012
Messages
1,338
Buck Fixed 100 series Pro version...how many models?

I am curious to know how many models were released in the 100 series fixed blade PRO series?

My findings;
102
103
105
117
119
120

Am I missing any?
 
I believe there was a limited run of 118's that match.
There was also a limited run of a Vanguard that also matched the blade steel and handles.

The Vanguard can still be found, I don't know of any 118's.
 
MT_Pokt said:
Shame the 118 got cut from the lineup. It's the only classic fixed blade I use.
Click to expand...
I hate it for other folks; for me, well I have enough in 440C to last me and a couple more generations to come. That’s not to mention a few others in other steels. I’ve always wondered why it wasn’t a top seller for Buck Knives, as it is such a useful size knife. OH
 
With the addition of the 117 and the popularity of the 105 Pathfinder it didn't not leave a lot of room for the 118. We sold 1 118 Personal for every 10 105 pathfinders in the last 3 years of production. I do own a pilot run version of the 118 Pro's and personally wish it would have preformed better to keep it in the line. Great news is that we still have all the tooling and programing for the 118 and it shares a lot of components with the 105 so I would not be surprised if you don't see it as special run.
 
Buck Knives Inc. said:
With the addition of the 117 and the popularity of the 105 Pathfinder it didn't not leave a lot of room for the 118. We sold 1 118 Personal for every 10 105 pathfinders in the last 3 years of production. I do own a pilot run version of the 118 Pro's and personally wish it would have preformed better to keep it in the line. Great news is that we still have all the tooling and programing for the 118 and it shares a lot of components with the 105 so I would not be surprised if you don't see it as special run.
Click to expand...

That is hard to believe the 105 outsold the 118 10:1. But I'm a Midwest hunter where white tail are about as big as it gets, save for the occasional black bear and even rarer elk opportunity. I guess the westerners with their mule deer, elk, and moose need a bigger blade.

Don't make one just for me...lol Like Old Hunter, I have enough to last a few lifetimes. ;)
 
Buck Knives Inc. said:
With the addition of the 117 and the popularity of the 105 Pathfinder it didn't not leave a lot of room for the 118. We sold 1 118 Personal for every 10 105 pathfinders in the last 3 years of production. I do own a pilot run version of the 118 Pro's and personally wish it would have preformed better to keep it in the line. Great news is that we still have all the tooling and programing for the 118 and it shares a lot of components with the 105 so I would not be surprised if you don't see it as special run.
Click to expand...
Maybe a BOTM 118 In the future?
 
Buck Knives Inc. said:
With the addition of the 117 and the popularity of the 105 Pathfinder it didn't not leave a lot of room for the 118. We sold 1 118 Personal for every 10 105 pathfinders in the last 3 years of production. I do own a pilot run version of the 118 Pro's and personally wish it would have preformed better to keep it in the line. Great news is that we still have all the tooling and programing for the 118 and it shares a lot of components with the 105 so I would not be surprised if you don't see it as special run.
Click to expand...
What was the rate of warranty claims 118 vrs 105

While i havnt broke one it nor seen any
I can imagine it is a lot easier to snap a tip off 118 vrs a 105
 
cccanada said:
What was the rate of warranty claims 118 vrs 105

While i havnt broke one it nor seen any
I can imagine it is a lot easier to snap a tip off 118 vrs a 105
Click to expand...
I don't think it's any more susceptible. Unless your intent is to see what it takes to snap a tip off a 118 or 105.
It's for meat. It's for processing game. I'm not sure you can accidentally break either of them when using for their intended purpose.
But I'm an admitted 118 fan, so perhaps I'm not the one to debate this?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top