Probably fake...

[Jeff O]

I wanted to post an image of a knife, that is probably Chinese garbage, for review by the forum.

With the ongoing image issue, I've deleted all my pics and still can't get the single image to upload.

Would it be appropriate and within forum rules to post a link to the auction site for this purpose?

 

[Old Biker]

As I understand it. Link to the auction? No.

But you should be able to post a link to the picture/pictures hoasted on the auction site. Right click on the picture. Select copy image link. Come here and paste that link into the image box.

O.B.

 

[pjsjr]

J Jeff O you can send the link to counterfeit@buckknives.com

I've seen links posted in the sticky https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...s-the-americans-who-sell-them.1062142/page-20

Maybe a mod Blues or knarfeng can help

 

[Jeff O]

 

[Jeff O]

 

[jbmonkey]

the fuller is all wrong, and even the dimensions of the blade and guard, etc. wow...

almost looks like a bunch of unfinished parts assembled......

 

[Jeff O]

I was thinking lawnmower blade with beer can guard and grass-wad handle.

 

[gedlicks]

100% not made by Buck Knives.

It's their attempt at a 119 pro.

 

[wackafew]

I think the Bos S35VN and Buck are on the wrong side of the blade also.

 

[Jeff O]

I sent an email off to Buck.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Wow, basically nothing about that knife looks right.
I wonder if it was made in China or Pakistan ?
My assumption is China, but I think a few of the Pakistani shops have added some modern equipment and now they can put out knives that don't look like they were some guy sitting in the dirt with a rusty file and an angle grinder.

 

[TheFishman]

The knife in question has a 2020 blade stamp. The 119 Special Pro was not in the 2020 dealer catalog, but was in the 2021 catalog. Was 2021 the first year of the Pro 100 series in S35VN? Either this guy's hand is extremely small or the handle is extra long.

Before Christmas a couple of sellers from China were selling the 192 Legacy Pro model for around $180. They were using stock photos of the knife. The fact that it was cheap and was shipping from China were giveaways that it was probably counterfeit. They sold several on the auction site.

 

[plb]

I'm thinking this is legit, just a roughed out knife that Buck didn't do the finish work on. Possibly an early prototype. I'm curious to hear what Buck Knives Inc. or J J Hubbard has to say.

 

[DOGPOUND77]

logos are not usually etched on before finish work is done...looks counterfeit...shape of pommel and guard are way off..even an unfinished guard is not square..

 

[Jeff O]

Received a reply from Buck. Definitely counterfeit. I can't believe something that sketchy has 16 bids.

 

[Jeff O]

19 bids. And sold!

 

[TheFishman]

19 bids. And sold!

Sold for $100. Add in shipping and tax and you are at $120 for a fake knife. Buck runs sales and constantly has the 10% off email sign up. I guess someone now has an "unusual collectible".

 

[Jeff O]

I don't know about "unusual collectable". I think someone just acquired an expensive tent stake (if the steel will hold up for that).

 

[crk1984]

19 bids. And sold!

I dont find it funny, really. Some poor guy or girl just got hosed.

 

[Jeff O]

Well, I contacted Buck. I reported it to eBay. Nothing happened.
Buyer obviously didn't do their research. I tried; not much left to do but laugh.