February BOTM?

pjsjr said:
I want to buy it, but, the Cerakote, again, on the blade is keeping my money in the wallet. I'm not sure if I can hold out 'cause I like that knife design. Being that it is Buck's first Cru-Ware knife. My FOMO is great!:rolleyes:
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They might need the Cerakote for corrosion resistance on this one. I know what you mean. It is the first Cru-Wear. But it's $300. Would like to get it but I already have the 5160 one. Don't know.
 
Looks similar in color (in the pics) to the "coyote tan" version previously released in 5160 steel (not my favorite color). The text says "O.D. Green Canvas Micarta handle"; I think Buck may have used the wrong picture ? ? ?

Great Buck is using cru-wear, but the color scheme and price is a no go for me. (Plus I already have 2 or 3 versions already - really great knives, feel amazing in hand and well balanced).

Post some pics when you get yours, maybe change my mind on the color combination. If Buck had chosen a different color combination then it would have been a quick purchase.
 
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DeSotoSky said:
Whew, a knife I can pass on because I've already more than spent my knife allowance recently. Nothing against it, just my collecting interest leans more to classic patterns or oldies. Congratulations to those who wanted and grabbed one.
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Yeah. I am going to have to get all 10 of the new slipjoints later this year. And they probably won't be discounted. Will have to order them elsewhere.
 
pjsjr said:
My collecting interests are all over the place.

I have that 5160 issued one also. Eases the FOMO somewhat.
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I'm sorry, but what is FOMO?
Also, ditto on the earlier post re:Cercote. In case there was any doubt, my post from pg 1 of this thread was made completely in jest. I wouldn't want a pink ceracoted anything. A failed attempt at reverse psychology.

Congrats to everyone who gets one of these. It is a good looking knife.
 
Midnight Rider said:
I'm sorry, but what is FOMO?
Also, ditto on the earlier post re:Cercote. In case there was any doubt, my post from pg 1 of this thread was made completely in jest. I wouldn't want a pink ceracoted anything. A failed attempt at reverse psychology.

Congrats to everyone who gets one of these. It is a good looking knife.
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FOMO, is fear of missing out. It drives collectors into buying stuff because they don't want to be left out.
 
I'm taking a pass too. I didn't know what CRU-WEAR was until I looked it up. It's basically an improvement of D2, and like D2 it is not corrosion resistant.

To me, the price isn't warranted for what you are getting with CRU-WEAR. Paying Magnacut prices for improved D2... nah.
 
Ironbut said:
Are we going to have a February BOTM? I'll bet it'll be a 112 Slim Select in Magnacut!
Yeah, right!:)
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Ironbut said:
Are we going to have a February BOTM? I'll bet it'll be a 112 Slim Select in Magnacut!
Yeah, right!:)
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I just stumbled onto this discussion right after seeing the February BOTM. I was pleasantly surprised to see what it turned out to be. Anyone else find it tempting to go for??
 
caquino said:
I'm taking a pass too. I didn't know what CRU-WEAR was until I looked it up. It's basically an improvement of D2, and like D2 it is not corrosion resistant.

To me, the price isn't warranted for what you are getting with CRU-WEAR. Paying Magnacut prices for improved D2... nah.
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Cruwear is semi-stainless. Depending on the heat treat it can be very close to stainless. It’s close to as tough as 3V with slightly better edge retention. This is particle cruwear so it’s the top shelf version. This is great steel. Sorry, not to jump in out of nowhere like a jerk or something. I’ve just used it a lot and I really like it even though I agree that on paper it seems not quite as good as other choices.
 
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