Isn't it time for a 700 thread?

[Bastler]

I recovered a few Bucks for some friends with some walnut that came from their father.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

The 705 is teeny, tiny, little knife. The 709 is basically the same size as a 309.

Thanks for the great look at those 700s! Being a small knife fan, I need to find a 705 and 709 to go with my 305 and 309.

 

[jbmonkey]

Larry did a fantastic article on these 700 series back in June 2003 newsletter....not sure if I can share it here or not. I'll let mod determine that. good reason to join bcci though. I read through it last night.

highlights were Buck made them to replace the 300 series and to have "heavier bolsters and beefier backsprings." also designed as "upgraded replacements for the contracted out 300 series."

link to article......

https://buckcollectorsclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2003-JUN.pdf

 

[PStone]

Love all the pictures guys! I’ll contribute one of my etched 703. It’s been carried and used a few times throughout the years.

I would love to see Buck do a run of these in ebony. Make it a BOTM. They really are lovely knifes.

 

[David Martin]

jbmonk, good, I read that article. Early in this models discussion a southwest theme was considered. i.e. Amigo, Comprade, ect.. Then a equine theme was settled on. These are very fine knives. Dressy and strong. If you find one, don't pass on it. As you'll not get another. Dm

 

[PStone]

Larry did a fantastic article on these 700 series back in June 2003 newsletter....not sure if I can share it here or not. I'll let mod determine that. good reason to join bcci though. I read through it last night.

highlights were Buck made them to replace the 300 series and to have "heavier bolsters and beefier backsprings." also designed as "upgraded replacements for the contracted out 300 series."

link to article......

https://buckcollectorsclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2003-JUN.pdf

Thank you for posting that link! That was quite an interesting read regarding these 700s. It’s awesome that the Aurum series is mentioned too. That’s the most info I’ve ever had on the knife I posted. Do you think any will ever be made again?

 

[jbmonkey]

Thank you for posting that link! That was quite an interesting read regarding these 700s. It’s awesome that the Aurum series is mentioned too. That’s the most info I’ve ever had on the knife I posted. Do you think any will ever be made again?

yes Sir.

to answer your question I dont know doubt it, but as David said earlier....." If you find one, don't pass on it. As you'll not get another. Dm"

 

[pjsjr]

In addition to the 705 I posted early in this thread...the 709(top) was a gift from in-laws in the early eighties, not sure of exact date. The 703 were ones I bought. I carried and used the 709 quite a bit, especially when I started carving...it wasn't long before I purchased a Warren carving set. The 709 didn't work well for extended carving time.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I think this thread deserves a bump, because we gotta keep the 700 series on people's minds.
But I also have a question.

It is known that Buck originally had plans to use sandvik steel on the 700 series, but nobody can say if that actually happened.


To any experienced sharpeners with an early script 700 series would you say it sharpens like 440c or like something else ?

I have no experience with 440c but I stropped my new 704 here a few times and I imagine 440c being harder than this, it seems harder than 420hc or 425m for sure just not drastically.

 

[Culprit99]

I recently fished a Stag 704 out of the bay! The box and papers are rumpled, but they’re there.

I believe the 704 in 425Mod is the best slip joint ever. Full stop. Camillus did Buck proud with the 300’s, but the 700’s produced in house with Buck steel and wood were on a higher level.

Does anyone have a brass 704 to show off, or maybe part with? Or any brass 700 series to show off?

Happy Stagurday!

 

[FranklinG]

Culprit99 Those are some nice looking slippies! I love my 300's but don't have a single knife from the 700 series. Best ever, you say…