BUCKMASTER seals myth ?

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I'd put my chips on that being either a 723 carbine or a rubber ducky.

Given when that Buck was made vs. the Armalite/Colt timeline.
 
BCCL, I have the same 184 as you, only one I have, just to be able to say I have one. Lot of knife there.

Just to add, the Seal on the left has the M-60...lots of firepower there. Preston

Yep, definitely lots of firepower.

As you if I was ever to own a 184, it would only be to say I have it.
I know I'll never own one but am not against the idea, I just am more of a user and have no actual use for such a knife.
 
BCCL, I have the same 184 as you, only one I have, just to be able to say I have one. Lot of knife there.

Just to add, the Seal on the left has the M-60...lots of firepower there. Preston

Edited to add pic...my Buckmaster and it's cousins.
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You have a couple of rare cousins!! Nice set!!!
 
I believe them to be CUK unmarked...Buck/Phrobis blades!!! The Marked one I believe is an MFK same provenance. Buck made the blades but are only marked with Phrobis, I have only seen the trademark Dolphin...Maybe someone else knows more?

CUK -- Combat Utility Knife
MFK-- Modular all-purpose Field Knife.

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Sure does, that second one down from the top is awesome.
It reminds me of a stubby version of knife the Marines now use.
I think they say it's more of a knife that can be used as a bayonet instead of the other way around like has been the norm basically forever.

It should it's the Great Uncle of the M9...
 
The 184 is a beast, and truth be told, it's good the anchors are removable, because it's difficult to do much with them on!!

Yeah, they fit nicely in the hollow handle...I think they are supposed to be stored until you need it for a grappling hook or to take cool pictures? It's hard to hold on to it otherwise, they interfere with my hand.
 
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I don't care if the 184 wasn't used by SEALs, is too heavy, has goofy anchors, has a fragile tip, or if the saw doesn't work perfectly (all "complaints" that I have read over and over), it is one great looking knife. :thumbsup:

If the story of the SEALS having input on this is true.......I'd LOVE to hear from the SEALS who recommended those stupid "anchor pegs."

Maybe they did it as a practical joke? (SEALS have a really odd sense of humor.)

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
The now discontinued Buck Buckmaster (Model 184) had a very enigmatic feature; two round pins (anchors) which were threaded to attach to the guard. The assembly had a design strength of 600 lbs, and was designed to work in conjunction with a heavy rotating lanyard ring mounted near the pommel.

I don't know how many times I have heard this feature described as a grapple. But, I am certain that that is not what it is. You were not supposed to throw the knife over a castle wall to scale it. Such a move would have been darn dangerous to one's health; not to mention, it voided the warranty.

When in doubt it always pays to look at the obvious. The reason these pins were called anchors is because that was precisely how they were intended to be used. We should recall that the knife was originally designed for the US Navy Seals and intended as a diving knife. If you are planning on going in with scuba equipment, and have any hope of carrying out a precision attack, you will have to stage the attack before it commences. You may need to hold in place off some beach head while waiting for the rest of your team to get into their positions. It is hard to just float in the ocean, and swimming against a current is exhausting at best. But, if you can jam the pins on your buckmaster under a rock, you could simply tie into the lanyard and just float around and relax.

That is probably how this feature of the knife was intended to be used. So, if you have one these, don't throw it. Instead, you should just place it in position and float away.


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OK. here's your link?
 
If the story of the SEALS having input on this is true.......I'd LOVE to hear from the SEALS who recommended those stupid "anchor pegs."

Maybe they did it as a practical joke? (SEALS have a really odd sense of humor.)

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

I wish you could meet them also...

I believe the one link that was posted is the true reason for the hooks...

Vorpil, what variation or timeline is your 184?
 
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