Long, long time lurker here, and a bit of a 105 fan (there are seven in my small collection).
Over the years I’ve seen more than one “classic” Buck that has either been made at the factory with an alternative handle material, limited runs, Custom Shop, etc. I’ve also seen what appears to be “one off” Bucks that were factory made by Custom Shop employees, these seem to have been experiments or personal projects, knives built with handle materials not typically offered by the Shop.
I have also seen Bucks that have had handles replaced, customized, and that is really more of what I’m asking about. Who is currently doing that sort of work? More accurately, who is doing a good job of it? I’m not trying to fake a knife, but I would want at least factory level work, if not better.
I have several 105’s with D2 blades, just seem to have acquired extras somehow (shhh, don’t tell SWMBO). I was thinking of having one or two customized with nice wood or some giraffe bone. When that sort of thing is done, is the pommel recycled? Replaced? Upgraded as well? I’m thinking possibly brass here, both pommel and guard, but factory style or close to it.
I’m not sure if I’ve been entirely clear, but I’m certainly in the hunt and figure you folks would know better than my poor Google-fu skills seems to have uncovered.
Any help gents?
Otony
Over the years I’ve seen more than one “classic” Buck that has either been made at the factory with an alternative handle material, limited runs, Custom Shop, etc. I’ve also seen what appears to be “one off” Bucks that were factory made by Custom Shop employees, these seem to have been experiments or personal projects, knives built with handle materials not typically offered by the Shop.
I have also seen Bucks that have had handles replaced, customized, and that is really more of what I’m asking about. Who is currently doing that sort of work? More accurately, who is doing a good job of it? I’m not trying to fake a knife, but I would want at least factory level work, if not better.
I have several 105’s with D2 blades, just seem to have acquired extras somehow (shhh, don’t tell SWMBO). I was thinking of having one or two customized with nice wood or some giraffe bone. When that sort of thing is done, is the pommel recycled? Replaced? Upgraded as well? I’m thinking possibly brass here, both pommel and guard, but factory style or close to it.
I’m not sure if I’ve been entirely clear, but I’m certainly in the hunt and figure you folks would know better than my poor Google-fu skills seems to have uncovered.
Any help gents?
Otony
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