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I have two Bucklites from 2000 and one from 1990.....What are the blade steels on these? Thanks in advance.
Scott
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Bucklite blade steel?
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The one from 1990 is 425M... and that steel is not very good.. because I have the same buck lite and it's hard to get an extremely keen edge on it, and when if finally does take a keen edge it loses it quickly.
I like 420HC much, much, much more.. which is what you have on your 2000 model.
I like 420HC much, much, much more.. which is what you have on your 2000 model.
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So what about 1993? Thanks Incahiker!
Scott
Scott
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Scotty, A 1993 model could be either 420HC or 425M steel . AS Buck switched in 92 and some could have still been around in 93 . Most likely its 420 . I've gotten good edge retention with 425M steel and like it . I sharpen it more coarse 100-300 grit and strop to remove burrs . This edge cuts real nice . I'd do the 420 steel in like manner . Those steels seem to take a more coarse edge better . DM