March BOTM <117 COCOBOLO 154CM>

[TheJon]

Down to 196 now. I'm quite surprised. I didn't think these would go as fast as they are.

 

[Vaporstang]

I am tempted. I have the stacked leather, black blade version. Hmmmm....

 

[zakjak221]

Had to do it..117 is a great knife & 154 cm steel has good qualities without being hard to resharpen.

 

[jbmonkey]

I was just about to text you if you needed assistance grabbing one.

you're the best Jeff. really appreciate that. I pulled it off though thanks to that PayPal idear.

Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t 154cm very similar to 440c in the steel composition? Seems I read that somewhere. I still might take the plunge. Is sucker on my forehead too? Lol

If I read this link correctly, 154CM is superior to 440C.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/is-154cm-better-than-440c.388570/

yes 154cm was in a way almost like an early super steel before super steels. It has been known kinda as an upgrade to 440c. which isn't a bad at all stainless steel for cutlery, if done right.

the cpm 154 version takes it a step further and produces a better result on carbide size and distribution to 154cm.

 

[celticrogues]

I have a few folding knives in 154CM and I quite like the steel. It gets razor sharp and holds the edge for quite a while.

-Mike

 

[DeSotoSky]

Down to 196 now. I'm quite surprised. I didn't think these would go as fast as they are.

I think it is partially due to the price point this month, some of the past BOTM's were high enough to give pause.

 

[Tecate]

Might be...less than 100 left now. The January 726 copper handle has 3 left.

 

[GPyro]

99 left.

 

[pjsjr]

I did not plan to use any of the previous BOTM knives I have bought. This one I do, so I bought two.

 

[Tecate]

27 left...this should sell out within the next hour.

 

[Fixall]

Looks like it would be a great user. Good steel and durable handle material. Unfortunately (or should I say fortunately?), Buck has been spoiling me with the solid wood lately and I just don’t have much interest in laminates these days.

 

[AZbuckNM]

Is it laminate or solid? And it’s sold
Out

 

[caquino]

I'm in... even though I spent this month's knife budget on a 119 Pro a few days ago.

I've wanted a 117 for a while, plus my stimulus deposit arrived yesterday, so I'm doing my part by spending some on a USA made product.

 

[Vaporstang]

Phew! Sold out. My temptation is over. I really wanted one but really needed to not spend the money.... Congrats to those who snagged one!

 

[bucksway]

Well if your away from the forum for a few days...

 

[Fixall]

Is it laminate or solid? And it’s sold
Out

judging by the pictures, it’s laminate. I’ll be kicking myself if I’m wrong though, lol.

 

[Lesknife]

Well since they sold out it would appear there’s some interest in the 117. Maybe Buck could do some regular production 117 and some pro versions as well. I like my 117, it’s a nice size for general utility and camping but I think it excels as a fishing knife. It’s the same size as the 118 personal but with a clip point which I find more useful and I think it has a more natural centerline and directing it through meat or fish is just like pointing my finger.

 

[David Martin]

As far as edge retention, this steel is right with s30v. DM

 

[Don W]

I got home about 730, saw this, went to the website and foiled again. no such luck, sold out.

 

[jmh33]

Wonder how many went to flippers???
John