I need help identifying this buck folder

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realitycheck

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Hey guys my dad wants me to sharpen this buck knife for him. So I wanted to find out what model it is?? Also what steel it came with so I can figure out what angle to reprofile it to? And I know my dad wont ever sharpen it pretty much unless I do it now so whats the most durable angle for this steel? He'll be cutting cardboard, plastic pakages, paper, the general stuff.

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Thanks for the help guys I really appreciate it.
 
Awesome thanks keensharp. I just found it online now that you gave me the name of it. Looks like it came in 420hc. You think this that steel type would hold a good edge with just 15 degree edge?? Or should I put a microbevel on it??
 
Yes the Odyssey; came in two steel types.
Regular Buck 420HC SS and the better Hitachi ATS34 SS (which is clearly marked on the tang) - model #182 with carbon-fiber scales and #181 with plastic scales.
-http://www.coltelleriacollini.it/intershop/Large800/0240.jpg
Its always easier to work with a set of sharpeners with a set angle "V" system.
 
I think its fairly safe to assume if its a modern buck it will be 420HC, unless it is specifically marked otherwise. I can't think of an exception to this if the blade is less than 14 years old.

schiesz
 
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