September BOTM - 102 in black palm wood/154CM

[wonderboy1377s]

It’s tempting but I think it’s going to be a pass.

 

[Your Name Goes Here]

Not a fan of palm wood from what I have seen in various pictures, but I have to admit I haven't seen any in person, that I know of. Glad buck is giving us a wood that hasn't been used previously for a BOTM and new model for the BOTM.

EDIT: For the price, I'd rather purchase the Pro version - S35VN better steel, Canvas Micarta better handle (opinions will vary). $150.00 regular price. Lower price with a BCCI discount.

 

[Fixall]

Holy cow, that was almost one of the quickest Buck purchases I've made. Until I saw it was using black palm wood. I thought it was ebony. I just don't like black palm.

 

[SteveFord]

I already have 2 Woodsman, that's enough for me.

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

Been looking for an excuse to try out a 102. It's likely going to be smaller than I prefer, so it will just have to sit around and look pretty, which from the pics it does well.

 

[Your Name Goes Here]

Quick rant for Buck - why is the last picture, a close up of the handle, blurry ?

99% of the handle is out of focus. If, I were trying to make a decision about purchasing a handle material Buck usually doesn't use, it would be nice to see a close up picture of the entire handle. (Packs up box, goes home).

 

[Your Name Goes Here]

Doing some looking around. It seems that when I think of palm wood I think of the wood at the end of this block of wood (end grain - thanks hhmoore). But, it seems that Buck is cutting these handles to display like the sides of this block of wood. Which I think looks better and should look pretty good in hand ?

 

[bratch]

I was excited when I first saw it but then saw it was a 102. I already have a 102 Pro so it was a pretty easy pass for me.

 

[Your Name Goes Here]

Unrelated, related - the March BOTM sold out. Don't know exactly when, was available earlier in the week, just checked. 1,000 made sold out in 6 months.

 

[hhmoore]

Doing some looking around. It seems that when I think of palm wood I think of the wood at the end of this block of wood. But, it seems that Buck is cutting these handles to display like the sides of this block of wood. Which I think looks better and should look pretty good in hand ?

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From what I've seen in pictures, it looks like Buck usually shows the end grain. It's always looked odd to me, as I'm used to seeing it like this:
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I don't have a102; but the images didn't they'll me (could just be my phone making it look overly dark). I'll take a look on my desktop later, and go from there.

 

[Xr6x]

Pass! My wallet says thanks Buck .

 

[Happy Hippo]

It's a good knife. Had it been a 117 or 212, I would have grabbed it. But I pass.

 

[BennyBlade]

It’s a looker.

 

[hhmoore]

It's a good knife. Had it been a 117 or 212, I would have grabbed it. But I pass.

A fuller-less 117, and I'd agree. On this knife, though, I'm out. I'd expect them to show midline to best; and those pictures simply don't appeal to me...and I luvs black palm.

 

[RoyalHolic]

Really like that palm wood and it coming in at 2.6 oz perfect for a little camp knife.

Gonna pass on it though.

 

[K-Lastima]

A sheeple friendly kayaking knife.
Thank you Buck
One on the way, need a reason to order another.

 

[Triple_D]

I like it, but I just came off of a somewhat expensive trip, and I'm still paying for that. Maybe next month.

 

[stevekolt]

Hard pass for me. totally agree with Your Name Goes Here;

"For the price, I'd rather purchase the Pro version - S35VN, Canvas Micarta - $98.00"

 

[mbkr]

I take it the $98 price for the pro is for BCCI members? It was $145 where I looked, which makes the difference between the pro and botm insignificant.

I like the 102 and I find the palm wood interesting. I'd like to see it on a knife in real life. I'm passing, but just because I have no use for it. Pretty knife

 

[revnewk]

Nice work, Buck. Beautiful 102 knife. I appreciate the craftsmanship and utility of this small fixed blade. I use mine on the poor turkeys in the spring up here in Michigan.

This BOTM is a pass for me, but it will be enjoyed by many in the Buck community.

Still waiting for the new Vantage buildouts.