Knife ID & Steel Question

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I recently finished re-handling one of my Buck knives & I have some questions on it. My main question is what type of steel was used. However, since the model # is now covered (I wrote it down, but can't for the life of me remember where :rolleyes: ), I need some ID help to. If memory serves, the knife is from the late 80's. At the time Buck had a line of fixed blades with the same blades as there traditional knives, but with rubber (krayton?) handles. Mine has a Pathfinder blade. I think the model # started with a six. Any help with the model and the steel would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Leo
 
Leo,
The Pathfinder is model 105 so if you have the kraton handled version, it is the 605. The steel at that time was 425 modified. In 1994, Buck switched to 420HC as their standard steel. Please remember that the steel would have been phased into production as supplies of 425 modified were depleted so the actual steel of a knife from that era could be either type.
Hope this helps.
Larry Oden
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