I was wondering whether Buck used two different 154 steels on the Gen5 Skinner (I know they also use 420HC on this model). On the Buck website I noticed that they offer it in CPM154. However, on online retailers, some seem to have it in 154cm. Is this a mistake where they should all be advertising them in CPM154 as stated on Buck's website? Or did Buck make two batches...some with CPM154 and some with 154CM. Thanks.
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Thats weird to me. Either Buck switched steel or it is a typo on Bucks website.
The previous models were 154CM. I had the snakewood version and my Dad just bought the rosewood version, they are both 154CM. I have never seen one (yet) in CPM154.
Maybe Joe will chime in here on this subject.
The previous models were 154CM. I had the snakewood version and my Dad just bought the rosewood version, they are both 154CM. I have never seen one (yet) in CPM154.
Maybe Joe will chime in here on this subject.
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All the ones I've seen were listed as CPM154CM.
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I have the snakewood LE and its 154cm. I checked a few special projects thinking maybe the highest end one's like the Guitar Series might be CPM154 but its also 154cm.
As far as I know the only CPM154 used was for the BP110 and Bass Pro Vanguard.
As far as I know the only CPM154 used was for the BP110 and Bass Pro Vanguard.
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All i have is the plain charcoal/420 hc model,but i'll tell ya right now i'd swear its as good as bg-42,I mean i have used mine on a few deer and bear and small game as well as camp chores and fish,all i've done with it is touch it up on a diamond steel its still wicked sharp.....maybe due to the perfect edge geometry on the blade.
Ok...found out from a dealer that they are actually making them in CPM154 now. The dealer was advertising them in 154cm, but told me that he checked the blade and it said CPM154. I like how Buck is using the latest premium steels. I've never bought a Buck in over 10 years now. This has already changed as I have a CPM154 Gen5 Skinner on order. Thanks guys for the responses.
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:thumbup: Definately!
I love how they have multiple steel options to choose from for alot of models! Options are good! I have used CPM154 and 154CM, I couldnt really notice a difference, they are both great!!!!!!!! Enjoy you new Buck! Please post your thoughts once you get it!