Hilo 179 Info

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scott_jeffries

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Hello everyone, nice forum.
Could I bother someone for the handle thickness of the Mayo Hilo, not including the belt clip? None of the local dealers (what are left-thanks Walmart) carry this one and the web dealers I have found neglect to list this dimension.
 
Hey Scott...
No one has replied...so maybe no one knows.
I had a 179 Hilo I "accidently" bought at a sporting goods store. "Accident" cuz I didn't read the fine print on the clampack in where it was made. Well, I digress, and my opinion on that has been documented and Buck has made strides to clearly mark country of orgin on the package.

ANYWAY, having said that, I really liked my Hilo. But, someone else was admiring it so I gave it to him. I used to wear it on my vest and this guy saw it and asked about it. He liked it, so I gave it to him (never drink more than two Budweisers...ok, maybe three...judgement goes out the window).

It didn't seem any thicker than a 110...just about 5/8"...but I may be wrong.

Just last week he showed me he still has it. He works construction and that puppy has been used...a ton. Almost brought a tear to my eye...but I am glad he has used it hard with no problem other than the pocket clip breaking off.

I see him somewhat often at a local watering hole...if no one replies sooner I check it out and report back here for ya.

Couldn't find the pic of my Hilo, but here is a pic of the last thing I cut with it. IIRC, I used the Hilo to scratch edit the sticker on the bartender's tip bucket in the pic:

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Sorry I cant help either... I *had* one too ;)

It was quite slim and I also liked it! Not USA made so my deer hunting buddy inherited it. (he needed a *real* knife ;))
 
wh4f said:
Sorry I cant help either... I *had* one too ;)

It was quite slim and I also liked it! Not USA made so my deer hunting buddy inherited it. (he needed a *real* knife ;))
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We're such nice guys huh Jim? Or is that "suckahs"! ;)
How many beers did you have?
 
Thanks for the responses.
I recognize this is not a real Buck, but God forgive me, I often do very bad things to my knives so I cannot bring myself to carry a higher priced tool.
Today for instance; installing some cabinets, not my vocation-we needed a drywall knife. None to be had so out comes my no name Japanese 440A POS and viola! Problem solved.
If you do happen to find out I would still appreciate the info.
 
scott_jeffries said:
Hello everyone, nice forum.
Could I bother someone for the handle thickness of the Mayo Hilo, not including the belt clip? None of the local dealers (what are left-thanks Walmart) carry this one and the web dealers I have found neglect to list this dimension.
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Closest I can measure, it is 5/16 inch


Would have checked the 174 also but it appears to be awol right now.
 
scott_jeffries said:
Thanks for the responses.
I recognize this is not a real Buck, but God forgive me, I often do very bad things to my knives so I cannot bring myself to carry a higher priced tool.
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Mine clearly says BUCK on it. With Tom Mayo's CircleM logo.

Got mine when it first came out and paid as much or more for it as a 110.

I think it is a very REAL Buck and it has held up as an edc just fine.
 
I just found one yesterday on sale at Cabela's for $19.95 and grabbed it. This is one fine knife and yes, I measure it at 5/16ths thick. Got it on Cabela's points.....seems that's how I get a lot of good knives.

Clearly marked BUCK and a darned good one.
 
I didn't see this thread yet. So I will take some extra measurements to compensate for that :)
My precise measurements: (taken with a micrometer)

handle thickness : 0,945 cm(aprox 6/16 in.)
handle thickness including thickest point of clip: 1,575 cm
total thumbstud thickness : 1,250 cm (0,492 inch)
blade thickness : 0,388 cm
Frame thickness : 0,227 cm
Frame thickness at cutout section of lock: 0,111 cm

Of course you don't need all these measurements, but hey, why not post them when I can :)
If you want to convert cm to inch, you can use this tool.
 
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