Buck steel information

[aquainfl]

Is there any information out there as to what steels Buck used for his common model fixed blades .ie:102,103,-105,118,120,119,etc.etc.
In differant years beginning with the 1960's?
Has he ever used anything but ss?

 

[johnwaynesandw]

I may be wrong on the dates, but someone will correct me if that is the case.

They started with 440C. Some time in the 80's they went to 425. In 1994 to current they use 420HC.


John

 

[johnwaynesandw]

BTW welcome to the forum. Stick around, and you will learn a lot. This group is a great bunch of guys that are willing to help and show support.


John

 

[JD Mandrell]

Before 1981.- 440C

1981 to 1994.- 425M

After 1994.- 420HC

 

[aquainfl]

Thanks for info.I was just wondering if they ever used a high carbon non stainless like D2
I guess not
aquainfl

 

[wh4f]

Thanks for info.I was just wondering if they ever used a high carbon non stainless like D2
I guess not
aquainfl

In some Limited edition knives they did but they are hard to find...

 

[JD Mandrell]

I'd run my own dear sweet granny over with a tractor for a D2 110!

 

[Messersmith]

Would high-carbon steel (and a greater potential for rusting) be problematic for a company that offers a Forever Warranty?

 

[JD Mandrell]

Would high-carbon steel (and a greater potential for rusting) be problematic for a company that offers a Forever Warranty?

IMHO no, because rust should never be covered under warranty on a carbon steel.