March Madness: Speculate on the March BOTM!!

DrMegabyte

DrMegabyte

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I guess it is time to begin guessing and speculating on what the March BOTM will be. Here is what Google's Gemini AI Engine predicts:
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Based on the historical patterns tracked by collectors on BladeForums and previous releases, we can make a very strong prediction for the March 2026 Buck of the Month (BOTM).

The Historical "March Pattern"
Buck Knives has established a very consistent tradition for their March BOTM releases: an ode to St. Patrick’s Day.These knives almost always feature a "Green and Black" aesthetic.

Here is the recent trajectory:
  • March 2025: 112 Ranger Sport (Toxic Moss CamoCarbon inlays, Black Cerakote S35VN blade, green anodized thumbstud)
  • March 2024: 347 Vantage (Green Marbled Carbon Fiber, Black Cerakote S35VN blade)
  • March 2023: 722 SpitFire (All-black with S45VN, Green spacer/handle accents)
  • March 2022: 117 Brahma (OD Green Canvas Micarta, S35VN)

Prediction for March 2026​

Given this incredibly consistent track record, here is what we can expect for the upcoming March 2026 BOTM:
  • The Theme: Green and Black. You can expect this St. Patrick's Day tradition to continue.
  • Handle Material: Likely Green Canvas Micarta, Green G10, or another run of Green Carbon Fiber/FatCarbon.
  • Blade Steel: MagnaCut or S35VN. Buck has been steadily transitioning more of its premium limited runs to MagnaCut, so there is a very high probability that the 2026 March BOTM will feature a Bos heat-treated MagnaCut blade.
  • Finish: Armor Black Cerakote. The black-coated blade paired with green handles is the signature look for their March releases.
  • The Model: Since Buck has recently used the 112, Vantage, Spitfire, and 117 for March, they will likely rotate to a different iconic platform. A 110 Slim Pro, a 055 (The 55), or perhaps a fixed blade like the 104 Compadre or 119 Special decked out in green and black would be prime candidates.
Like previous BOTM releases, it will also likely be limited to a strict run of 500 pieces and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Keep an eye out around the middle of the month for the official drop!
 
A throwback 184, identical to the original in shape and design, 3V steel and titanium handle, flint/mag firestarter in the sheath, and instead of a compass when you unscrew the cap it's attached to a diamond/steel sharpening stick that runs the length of the handle, maybe even 3-sided like the Buck tri-stick. Black ceracoat on the blade, and sure since it's march a nice dark green on the handle.
 
You put blue jeans on it and I'm there. I'm still coming down off my January Buck of the month YEAR high. A drop point 110 magnacut blade with no nail nick would probably kill me. A barehead 501 or two blade 301 would probably do the same.
 
DrMegabyte said:
AI Generated, speculative vision of what a "St. Patrick's Day" themed March 119 BOTM might look like:

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Wow.
I remember the animation in cartoons of the 1960's.
Today you get a computer generated picture on demand that is nearly indistinguishable from reality.

Impressive, but I prefer the simplicity of the past.
.....I trust it more.
: )
 
DrMegabyte said:
AI Generated, speculative vision of what a "St. Patrick's Day" themed March 119 BOTM might look like:

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I'm sorry, but AI or not, that is hot! They'd get me for sure and right now I actually need to sell a couple of blades as I too caved on the last Stealth run and tax season is here, but i'd just have to dig into my stash for that blade.
 
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