FBOAT

[Ironbut]

No. It's not what you think!

Maybe I missed it, but I've never seen a Favorite Buck Of All Time thread.
I think everybody can guess mine:

 

[jmh33]

 

[Railsplitter]

Favorite user.


Favorite safe queen.

 

[The Zieg]

For sentimental reasons

 

[tongueriver]

I was not able to do it, but I tried. I love a veritable plethora (love that word). Well... here is a contender. A 121.

 

[pjsjr]

No contest here, favorite user

Favorite never use.

 

[The Fort]

Favorite user.
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Favorite safe queen.
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I don’t recall seeing that Native American themed one before Rick! Very nice!

 

[Railsplitter]

I don’t recall seeing that Native American themed one before Rick! Very nice!

Thank you, Lance!

 

[tongueriver]

I do love that "user." Is it a 118?

 

[pjsjr]

I do love that "user." Is it a 118?

Thanks. Yes it is. I was gifted the knife parts by Craig DOGPOUND77 and had Leroy make/put the Lucite handle on. It has replaced my first Buck knife, this two liner...

 

[Quiet]

Goodness, already some beautiful knives being shared!!

 

[tiguy7]

I like the 186 Titan.

 

[Old Biker]

My FBOAT? This one, my first. Purchased in the fall of 75. Stolen in 2019.

The notch on the back of the scale, left picture, is from a crack that I sanded smooth until there was no danger of a sliver. Never did figure out exactly what caused the wear on the scale in the picture on the right.

The bolsters were radiused by use, wearing out at least four and probably five sheaths in the process. It happened so gradually, I didn't even notice, until my neighbor showed me his old 110 a few years ago. The lock was worn out. It took about the same amount of force, on the back of the blade, to close it when locked, as it does to closed a normal slip joint knife. But I would still carry it almost every day, if it was still in my possession.

O.B.

 

[Your Name Goes Here]

My FBOAT? This one, my first. Purchased in the fall of 75. Stolen in 2019.

The notch on the back of the scale, left picture, is from a crack that I sanded smooth until there was no danger of a sliver. Never did figure out exactly what caused the wear on the scale in the picture on the right.

The bolsters were radiused by use, wearing out at least four and probably five sheaths in the process. It happened so gradually, I didn't even notice, until my neighbor showed me his old 110 a few years ago. The lock was worn out. It took about the same amount of force, on the back of the blade, to close it when locked, as it does to closed a normal slip joint knife. But I would still carry it almost every day, if it was still in my possession.

O.B.

Sorry to hear it was stolen. So much character to that knife ! Curious, did you do the "wm" stamp ? Obviously a much, and rightly so, loved knife. A pox on the thief !

 

[kyhunt]

I don’t know I go back and forth on several especially ones my wife bought me. If I had to choose I think it might be this one even though I haven’t carried it in years.The only reason I stopped carrying it was because I got into ccw about 10 years ago and the pistol rides where the 110 use to. I’ve been thinking of trying the 110 weak side.

 

[Midnight Rider]

Great idea for a thread, thanks Ironbut !

Here is my EDC FBOAT:

And my non-user FBOAT, with a painting that my daughter gave me last Christmas:

Railsplitter I didn't know there was a 112 version! Very nice!

When I first saw the thread title, my half asleep mind thought of a mix between F-troop and McHale's Navy

 

[Ironbut]

I don’t know I go back and forth on several especially ones my wife bought me. If I had to choose I think it might be this one even though I haven’t carried it in years.The only reason I stopped carrying it was because I got into ccw about 10 years ago and the pistol rides where the 110 use to. I’ve been thinking of trying the 110 weak side. View attachment 2827540

Open carry is legal in PA, but I've had my concealed carry permit for over 30 years. Either/or, I never leave the house without a pistol. I've been carrying my 110 & 112s on my left side for a long time. Pulling it out with your left hand, then transferring it to your right requires one extra movement, but it becomes second nature in no time.

Edit: In fact, on the rare occasions that I'm carrying a modern folder clipped to my right pocket, I find myself searching around on my belt with my left hand, looking for my knife when I need one.

 

[kyhunt]

Open carry is legal in PA, but I've had my concealed carry permit for over 30 years. Either/or, I never leave the house without a pistol. I've been carrying my 110 & 112s on my left side for a long time. Pulling it out with your left hand, then transferring it to your right requires one extra movement, but it becomes second nature in no time.

Well now I guess I have no excuse to not try it.

 

[Old Hunter]

This Buck 301 Stockman. I was a senior in HS and wanted one of these (probably from the advertisements in Outdoor Life) but definitely from the display at H L Hodges Hardware Co., where this one came from. A gift from my Grandma at Christmas 1972.

 

[kyhunt]

This Buck 301 Stockman. I was a senior in HS and wanted one of these (probably from the advertisements in Outdoor Life) but definitely from the display at H L Hodges Hardware Co., where this one came from. A gift from my Grandma at Christmas 1972.

Very nice.The 301 will always have a special place in my heart. I inherited a well used one in the early 80’s. For along time it was my edc. The long pulls and flat grinds on those old ones can’t be beat. I had really hoped when Buck did the Blade Forum one that it was the beginning of flat grinds and long pulls again.