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

sportingspecial1 said:
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.
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I've been suggesting that Buck make a slim 112 in Magnacut for well over a year. I'd be pleasantly surprised if it ever happens, but I ain't holding my breath.
 
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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Since that appears to be a fixed blade, the only thing missing is a thumb stud (or two). 😁
 
DrMegabyte said:
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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I would love to see a 102 configured like this... love the thicker stainless guard and brass spacers!
 
112 Slim with pocket clip and thumb stud on a drop point Magnacut blade. If you want Halloween you can do an orange g10 scale with black blade and bolsters. I'll buy 3!
 
And now for something completely different;

New design, a nice big seax, the more pointier type as opposed to the rounded type, done in that uber-tough 3V, with a forced dark patina, Buck logo and such engraved, dark wood handle possibly with a design or Buck logo wood-burned in, with a glass breaker type pommel similar to the one on the Ontario Chimera.

I can see it in my head so clear, one of the afore-mentioned LLM's might be able to render an idea that comes close. I would carry that bad boy all day, most of the folks in my neck of the woods are all descended from Scandinavian ancestors and they'd love it!
 
FranklinG said:
I'm still holding out for BP_ BP_ 's vote from last month. I wouldn't mind seeing a similar configuration in a 303 though.
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I’d probably pass out if I ever saw it actually happen. That would be a lovely day!
 
Released

This exclusive 101 Hunter features a clip point blade with satin-finish, BOS heat treated, S35VN steel for superior edge performance. Its scalloped El Dorado Richlite handle and nickel silver barehead bolster pair perfectly with a black distressed leather sheath. Each October Buck of the Month knife is expertly built in Post Falls, Idaho and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Only 750 were made.
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