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January 18th (Let’s see some Buck 118 Personals)
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These photos are fantastic. I am kicking myself for not bringing my 118 hunting with me today. Tomorrow is the last day of gun season and I shot a doe this morning. I used a 121 and 391 to clean her. I should have thought ahead a little more and brought my 118 to use on January 18. With all of the beautiful knives already shown, I am a little embarrassed to show this one that I put a new handle on.
jmh33
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SWEET!!!These photos are fantastic. I am kicking myself for not bringing my 118 hunting with me today. Tomorrow is the last day of gun season and I shot a doe this morning. I used a 121 and 391 to clean her. I should have thought ahead a little more and brought my 118 to use on January 18. With all of the beautiful knives already shown, I am a little embarrassed to show this one that I put a new handle on.
John
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Oh no way, you're not going to bloody my baby, Greg. It's my favorite also!
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pjsjr
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Maybe some subscribe to that but the 118 in question really is a jewel!Tools.
Not Jewels!!
John
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A real beauty for sure!Maybe some subscribe to that but the 118 in question really is a jewel!
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These photos are fantastic. I am kicking myself for not bringing my 118 hunting with me today. Tomorrow is the last day of gun season and I shot a doe this morning. I used a 121 and 391 to clean her. I should have thought ahead a little more and brought my 118 to use on January 18. With all of the beautiful knives already shown, I am a little embarrassed to show this one that I put a new handle on.
That’s absolutely gorgeous. I love leather handled knives. Honestly wish I had the nerve to try to rehandle a Buck.
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It really isn’t hard. Removing the handle and glueing the leather on are easy. The pommel is the worst part. The pommel pin can be tricky to remove and get back in properly. Find a used beater and try it. The older models where the pommel pin is distinct makes it easier to remove.
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Always liked D2.
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Found another Buck Custom D2 but this one has the plain black handle.
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Is the tang on your 118 in post #31 stamped both sides?
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Yes. Custom stamped both sides.
D2 is just on the right.
I don't seem to have any memory or papers as to what that handle material is called.
Anybody know?
looove this i really need to rehandle one of my buck 102'sThese photos are fantastic. I am kicking myself for not bringing my 118 hunting with me today. Tomorrow is the last day of gun season and I shot a doe this morning. I used a 121 and 391 to clean her. I should have thought ahead a little more and brought my 118 to use on January 18. With all of the beautiful knives already shown, I am a little embarrassed to show this one that I put a new handle on.