October 2025 BOTM - 101, S35VN, El Dorado Richlite handle

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I am thinking something a little traditional with a Halloween theme. Maybe a 110 with a set of black handle scales and an orange cerakoted blade with a jack-o-lantern etched into the blade on one side and a ghost on the other side. Make the bolsters a nice silver nickel. I love the candy corn looking lanyard. They should keep that for this year’s October Buck-of-the-month. Oh, maybe do the candy corn as an inlay in the handle!
 
Iron wood is orangish isn’t that close enough? If they want something Halloween how about smooth bone .

Fixed 110 with ironwood. Idk if there is a number for that? Like the 152.

Or how about a nice 493, just starting to get the honking flyovers.
 
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ChatGPT analyzed past BOTM trends and used the following reasoning to state that the October 2025 BOTM will be a Buck 117. It even produced a mock up that doesn’t really resemble a 117. It looks more like a 212. Therefore, my guess is a Buck 117 that resembles a 212 with an elk handle and Magnacut blade.

From the BOTM resource list:
  • Buck often rotates among a set of core models (e.g. 110 Folding Hunter, 112 Ranger, 117 Brahma, fixed blades like the 119 Special) for BOTM editions.
  • The BOTM editions typically give a premium or variant upgrade (better steel, special handle materials, coatings) to an established Buck model rather than designing a wholly new model from scratch.
  • They also appear to balance folder / fixed blade models throughout the calendar — not all months are folders.
  • There's some repetition — e.g. 110 shows up frequently, 112 shows up, other models get occasional BOTM runs.
From Buck’s site (per images and public listings):
  • January 2025 BOTM was a 110 Folding Hunter in a special edition form (steel upgrade, premium handle, etc.).
  • March 2025 was a 112 Ranger Sport variant.
  • July 2025 also shows a Buck Folding Hunter model in a special edition style.
This suggests Buck is alternating or mixing folder/hunting styles in the 2025 line-up.

Looking at the earlier months, and the models used, some observations:
  • If they’ve already used 110, 112, and perhaps fixed-blade variants earlier in the year, they may choose a model that hasn’t been given a BOTM in 2025 yet (or they might repeat a fan favorite).
  • October is late in the year; sometimes manufacturers do something more “flashy” or special toward the end of a BOTM cycle.
Given this, the 117 Brahma is a plausible candidate because:
  • The 117 Brahma is a popular Buck model (a larger fixed-blade/hunter style) that appears in the BOTM thread lists in past years.
  • It hasn’t yet been publicly used (in 2025 as far as I can find) for a BOTM in the early months (based on images), so it could be “due.”
  • It fits the pattern of giving existing models a twist with upgraded materials.
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TheFishman said:
ChatGPT analyzed past BOTM trends and used the following reasoning to state that the October 2025 BOTM will be a Buck 117. It even produced a mock up that doesn’t really resemble a 117. It looks more like a 212. Therefore, my guess is a Buck 117 that resembles a 212 with an elk handle and Magnacut blade.
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Would love to know what all inputs you have ChatGPT. I have access to a few other AI engines and it might be fun too see what they come up with!
 
Let's see, a lockback of some kind with an orange Carrakoted Magnacut blade with a brown and lizard green G10 handle, and $550.
 
DrMegabyte said:
Would love to know what all inputs you have ChatGPT. I have access to a few other AI engines and it might be fun too see what they come up with!
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I told it to "Analyze the information supplied at this link and decide what model knife Buck Knives will release for the October 2025 Buck of the Month. After determining what model will be released, create an image of the knife." The link I referred it to is the BOTM sticky post here that contains all of the various BOTM offerings since inception.
 
TheFishman said:
I told it to "Analyze the information supplied at this link and decide what model knife Buck Knives will release for the October 2025 Buck of the Month. After determining what model will be released, create an image of the knife." The link I referred it to is the BOTM sticky post here that contains all of the various BOTM offerings since inception.
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Microsoft Co-Pilot at first said, "Thanks for sharing the link, Mark. Unfortunately, the BladeForums thread you referenced doesn't yet list the October 2025 Buck of the Month (BOTM) model. The latest entries typically lag a bit behind the current month, and October's release may not have been officially announced or updated in that thread yet."

So I slightly altered your prompt from "decide" to "speculate" and it came up with:

Thanks, Mark. The BladeForums thread you linked doesn't yet list the October 2025 Buck of the Month (BOTM), and no other sources currently confirm the model either. So let's make an informed speculation based on Buck's BOTM history and seasonal trends. However, based on historical patterns from previous BOTM releases, Buck Knives tends to rotate between:
  • Popular legacy models (like the 110, 112, 119)
  • Modern folders (like the 841 Sprint, 722 Spitfire)
  • Limited-run materials (such as S30V, S45VN, Damascus, or custom handle materials)
  • Seasonal themes (fall colors, hunting season relevance)

Prediction for October 2025 BOTM:​

Given October is hunting season in many regions, a fixed-blade hunting knife is likely. Based on past trends, a strong candidate would be:

Buck 102 Woodsman BOTM Edition
  • Blade: S45VN or CPM-154
  • Handle: Rich autumn-themed Dymalux or Micarta
  • Extras: Custom engraving, leather sheath, serialized
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And here is what Google's Gemini AI Agent come up with:

Based on the information from the provided BladeForums link, here's how we can deduce the likely Buck of the Month (BOTM) for October 2025:

The list shows a clear pattern:
  • Fixed blades often appear in the earlier months of the year, or sporadically.
  • Traditional folding knives (like the 110, 112, 301, 303, etc.) are very common.
  • Modern folders (like the 841 Sprint Pro, 870 Bones) are also present but less frequent than the traditional models.
  • The October releases in recent years have been:

    • Oct 2024 (projected from the pattern): Likely a Model 110 variant, as it's a popular choice and often appears later in the year.
    • Oct 2023: 110 Auto
    • Oct 2022: 110 Slim Pro TRX
    • Oct 2021: 112 Slim Pro TRX
    • Oct 2020: 110 Auto Elite
    • Oct 2019: 110 Auto
    • Oct 2018: 110 Auto (Legacy Collection)
Given the strong historical trend for October to feature a variant of the Model 110 (often an automatic or a "Slim Pro" version), it's highly probable that October 2025 will also be a Buck 110 variant.

For October 2025, considering the pattern of iteration and premium materials, I'd predict a Buck 110 Auto Elite with unique handle scales, perhaps something like a Burlwood or a specialized Micarta, and a premium blade steel like S35VN or even MagnaCut, possibly with a unique finish.

Here's an image of what that might look like:
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DrMegabyte said:
And here is what Google's Gemini AI Agent come up with:

Based on the information from the provided BladeForums link, here's how we can deduce the likely Buck of the Month (BOTM) for October 2025:

The list shows a clear pattern:
  • Fixed blades often appear in the earlier months of the year, or sporadically.
  • Traditional folding knives (like the 110, 112, 301, 303, etc.) are very common.
  • Modern folders (like the 841 Sprint Pro, 870 Bones) are also present but less frequent than the traditional models.
    • Oct 2024 (projected from the pattern): Likely a Model 110 variant, as it's a popular choice and often appears later in the year.
    • Oct 2023: 110 Auto
    • Oct 2022: 110 Slim Pro TRX
    • Oct 2021: 112 Slim Pro TRX
    • Oct 2020: 110 Auto Elite
    • Oct 2019: 110 Auto
    • Oct 2018: 110 Auto (Legacy Collection)
Given the strong historical trend for October to feature a variant of the Model 110 (often an automatic or a "Slim Pro" version), it's highly probable that October 2025 will also be a Buck 110 variant.

For October 2025, considering the pattern of iteration and premium materials, I'd predict a Buck 110 Auto Elite with unique handle scales, perhaps something like a Burlwood or a specialized Micarta, and a premium blade steel like S35VN or even MagnaCut, possibly with a unique finish.

Here's an image of what that might look like:
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I think Gemini has an obsession with 110 autos. Not a single 110 auto has been released as BOTM, much less a Legacy Collection variant. 🤣 🤣

Is that two pocket clips in the image? 🤣
 
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The most prevalent issue with AI is that it doesn't incorporate a scintilla of common sense.

It reminds me of several professors I encountered.They knew their subjects quite well but unfortunately possessed no common sense.

A "Thinned" 112 would be high on my wish list.
 
DrMegabyte said:
And here is what Google's Gemini AI Agent come up with:

Based on the information from the provided BladeForums link, here's how we can deduce the likely Buck of the Month (BOTM) for October 2025:

The list shows a clear pattern:
  • Fixed blades often appear in the earlier months of the year, or sporadically.
  • Traditional folding knives (like the 110, 112, 301, 303, etc.) are very common.
  • Modern folders (like the 841 Sprint Pro, 870 Bones) are also present but less frequent than the traditional models.
    • Oct 2024 (projected from the pattern): Likely a Model 110 variant, as it's a popular choice and often appears later in the year.
    • Oct 2023: 110 Auto
    • Oct 2022: 110 Slim Pro TRX
    • Oct 2021: 112 Slim Pro TRX
    • Oct 2020: 110 Auto Elite
    • Oct 2019: 110 Auto
    • Oct 2018: 110 Auto (Legacy Collection)
Given the strong historical trend for October to feature a variant of the Model 110 (often an automatic or a "Slim Pro" version), it's highly probable that October 2025 will also be a Buck 110 variant.

For October 2025, considering the pattern of iteration and premium materials, I'd predict a Buck 110 Auto Elite with unique handle scales, perhaps something like a Burlwood or a specialized Micarta, and a premium blade steel like S35VN or even MagnaCut, possibly with a unique finish.

Here's an image of what that might look like:
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What language is that on the tang? Martian? Looks like the second line says "D'USSO"? It at least attempted a Buck logo.
 
A 152 Fixed Ranger would be something I'd open my wallet for. That or a 104 Compadre, which is one of my all-time favorite Buck knives. Although, I doubt it'll be a compadre since there was that nice clip blade version released in April-ish.
 
Based on the above few posts, I can confidently predict that it will be something other than a 117, 102, or 110.

I don’t trust AI any further than I can throw one of Alphabet’s server racks. I’d say Sundar Pichai, but he looks like a dweeb I could probably toss across the room, even at my advanced age and questionable fitness, so a server rack it is. In all my years of online shenanigans going back to dial-up AOL, I’ve never seen anything quite as unreliable and flat-out wrong as this AI crap.

Sorry, I got a little off track there. 😁


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I just wanna give three cheers to "S48VN" in one of the above photos. The newest supersteel from the definitely still active Crucible Particle Metallurgy. Take my money.

(Also I really like the antler pommel on antler handle)
 
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