Hoyt Buck 117

[jude_061]

I was reading about knives tonight (no surprise there) and saw picture of a knife that was described as a “Hoyt Buck model 117” from 1946. It seems like it has about a 3” clip-point blade, appears to be a bareheaded slipjoint, and was dated to about 1946. I read on another forum that Hoyt Buck may have made the blades and fitted them to old “lifeboat knife” handles. It looks like a pretty cool model, and to be honest, I would probably buy a modern rendition (or 10) if Buck were to come out with a production one in the near future. 420HC and wood scales would be fine by me. I certainly wouldn‘t mind if it were a lockback either.

 

[HolyRoller]

Got a photo? Not finding anything on the Googles.

 

[Barman1]

Got a photo? Not finding anything on the Googles.

Found this.
Not positive on the authenticity, just bumped into it on a search.
Pretty sure most of us know where I found the photos.

 

[Jsega51]

This was posted early in the 117 membership thread, there’s more info on them in posts that follow this one:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/117-club.1634292/post-19237574

 

[Barman1]

This was posted early in the 117 membership thread, there’s more info on them in posts that follow this one:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/117-club.1634292/post-19237574

Now I want one too.

 

[Jsega51]

Now I want one too.

Yeah that’s a BOTM they could roll out 750 of and sell out instantly! It’s a cool pattern of traditional folder

 

[Barman1]

Yeah that’s a BOTM they could roll out 750 of and sell out instantly! It’s a cool pattern of traditional folder

No lock though.

 

[DeSotoSky]

One can be fished out of the Harbor right now.

 

[DeSotoSky]

No lock though.

Why is that a big issue? I've been using a slip joint pocket knife my whole life and still have all my fingers.

 

[Barman1]

Why is that a big issue? I've been using a slip joint pocket knife my whole life and still have all my fingers.

Not sure I understand your direction.
I clearly stated no lock.
And congrats on keeping all your digits chief.

 

[jude_061]

Barman1 thats the one I saw.

I could go either way on a lock. I like that configuration of knife.

 

[GPyro]

If you're looking for a modern version, the Granddaddy Barlow is very close in size.

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[DeSotoSky]

Not sure I understand your direction.
I clearly stated no lock.
And congrats on keeping all your digits chief.

I apologize, I't was uncalled for me to make a snarky remark.

 

[Old Hunter]

I'd love to have a reproduction of this knife from Buck Knives. I would want it as close to original as possible (no lock, same style blade, same style handles) but stainless steel would be fine and a date stamp on the reverse of the tang to prove it was a reproduction. I'm definitely down for one! OH

 

[jmh33]

In for one!!!
John