Completing the circle

[GronK]

I have carried various knives, Bucks and others, since I was a young-un back in the 50's. Several months ago I picked up a knife magazine to read while travelling on business. It sparked my interest, so I started searching the internet. I found forums, manufacturers, makers, and (best of all) dealers. Being at that point in life where I have some money to spend, I started ordering various knives to try out the steels, styles, etc., being talked about. Went through a Tac/Utility phase, a shiny collectable phase, a German phase, and several points in between. By chance, I came upon Pete's page at the Buck website about a month ago. I've owned several 110's over the years and always liked them a lot. I decided to order myself an "ultimate" 110. It arrived today in all it's stag and BG-42 glory. What a piece of work! I feel like I've come full circle. I still appreciate the high-tech modern marvels I've collected, but none comes close to this one in pushing all my "happy" buttons. I can stop buying now, just relax and enjoy this one. (Hmmm. I've always wanted a blue knife. With silver bolsters? Yeah, and with ATS-34!)

Ron Fanning

 

[Larry Oden]

Ron,
Glad to hear you are solidly in the Buck camp. I would like to invite you to join the Buck Collectors Club. We have great fellowship and many of us help each other learn about and collect more Bucks. Please check Buck's website at www.buckknives.com and look for the collectors club section.
Larry

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"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose".

[This message has been edited by Larry Oden (edited 06-25-2001).]

 

[Buzzbait]

Good call Ron!!!! I got my first custom Buck 110, which also happens to be a BG-42 stag, a month or so ago. What a knife!!! It's one to hand down to future generations...... after it gets a whole lot of use!!!

 

[GronK]

Larry: Thanks for the info. I'll sign up today, even though I don't consider myself a "collector". That term smacks of carefully wrapped knives tucked away in a drawer or neatly displayed under glass. I don't intend to demean the folks that enjoy that kind of thing, but it just ain't me! Knives are to be handled and used! When I acquire something that's "just too pretty to carry" it goes into the pocket or on to the belt immediately for daily use. I take a rather perverse pleasure in chopping kindling with a pristine Blackjack, slicing oranges with a Ruana, cutting boxes with a William Henry and stuffing a Case Russlock in my pocket with my keys and change. This is the way I prefer to enjoy these fine tools. I received the new custom 110 at work yesterday, and the first thing I did was attack the nearest cardboard box!

Buzzbait: You're correct about this being a family heirloom. Just to make sure, I ordered it with my name on the blade! If I ever get bit by the swapping and trading bug it will remain untouchable!

Ron