So I did it --Now with pics--

Rsmith_77

Rsmith_77

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Been working hard, got a promotion, got a raise and makin a little money
wife even said i deserve to get me something a little special.

so i ordered me a buck 113. I really wanted a small fixed blade for hiking/general camping/edc purposes and the 113 just looks perfect. I THINK its going to be have a long enough handle for me, so here is hoping. But 3 1/8" blade with a point, yeah sounds just about right!
(I have a becker bk11 which i really like, but the handles is just too short, if i hold the handle hard the bottle cap opener just digs into my pinky and makes it very uncomfortable).

So i am just sharing, because i figure you guys will be excited for me too :D
lets be honest, wife couldnt care less what knife i get lol

anyways, its supposed to arrive by monday and hopefully i'll get some pics up monday or tuesday :D
 
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please post pics when it comes . I have been interested in the 113 especially the Boone and Crockett Elk Handle
 
will do!
although mine is the normal variety not the spiffy elk handle or s30v variety :p
 
Congrats on getting a 113! I really like them and find that they offer a variety of comfortable grip options. The blade has a nice thin grind to it and the shape reminds me "very loosly" of the Vantage blade. I made a back pocket sheath for mine for taking on walks and doing stuff around the yard. I know that they named it the Ranger skinner, but for me this knife seems to be a great all around EDC fixed blade. Funny, but I have often wondered if the 13 in the 113 doesn't put some folks off from this one.
Looking forward to hearing your first impressions on your new Buck :thumbup:
 
Rsmith_77 said:
Been working hard, got a promotion, got a raise and makin a little money
wife even said i deserve to get me something a little special.

so i ordered me a buck 113. I really wanted a small fixed blade for hiking/general camping/edc purposes and the 113 just looks perfect. I THINK its going to be have a long enough handle for me, so here is hoping. But 3 1/8" blade with a point, yeah sounds just about right!
(I have a becker bk11 which i really like, but the handles is just too short, if i hold the handle hard the bottle cap opener just digs into my pinky and makes it very uncomfortable).

So i am just sharing, because i figure you guys will be excited for me too :D
lets be honest, wife couldnt care less what knife i get lol

anyways, its supposed to arrive by monday and hopefully i'll get some pics up monday or tuesday :D
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Of course we're excited for you too!! :)

Looking forward to the pictures when it arrives.
 
Congratulations on your promotion. I think you made a good choice. I'm also looking forward to seeing your photographs next week.
 
yeah pics to come for sure
and yay! i am glad someone is excited for me, wife was all "meh"

anyways, ordered the second part of my "reward" today
SAK Farmer, everyone swears by them, and i dont have anything with a saw blade on it, so...why not
and combined with free shipping deal, i came in at 10 cents under my reward budget...woohoo :D
 
SO, the buck 113 arrived today
i got home late from work so i took a couple pics in the remaining daylight
hope you enjoy

ps i LOVE IT!

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nice man! hope its everything you thought it'd be. I've only ever owned one buck folder when I was kid and it has long since disappeared, I like the blade though I might have to give them another look
 
yeah its pretty much exactly what i was hoping for
i was really nervous the handle was going to be too short for my XL hands, but its just perfect

essentially the fixed edc blade i have wanted for awhile. small enough to be practical, pointy enough to be useful in day to day and rather a pretty knife in my opinion :D
 
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Looks good. Thanks for saying its comfortable for big hands. I've been wondering about that. I think I may have just found my next birthday present. Congrats on the promotion too.
 
That is a pleasant knife to look at. I like the grain on that handle too. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
Very nice knife. What is your opinion on the sheath retention? I handled one in a store once and was surprised at how well it worked.
 
That is one sweet looking knife and I am sure with that grind it cuts well. Really really nice knife!!!
 
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Very nice knife. What is your opinion on the sheath retention? I handled one in a store once and was surprised at how well it worked.
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I havent had it long, but so far no problems
seems rather secure even without a strap
time will tell though

but so far so good :d
 
So today is my day off, and i decided to stick the little guy on my hip and carry that for the day.

Ended up in walmart, Kroger's, bass pro shop, and books a million, not one mention, not one freaked out person, i even walked past at least two cops and nothing was said.
granted I live in mississippi and i've seen folks walk around with Buck 119s on their hip so i FIGURED that a little 113 wouldnt faze anyone and it appears that i was right.

Tomorrow I work, in a warehouse but its a combination warehouse/retail type gig. we will see what the boss and customers think. If no problems, i think i have a new edc.
just so convenient, pull it out, cut whatever needs to be cut, put it back in the sheath and go about my business.

definitely small enough that i dont really notice, except occasionally when sitting down. But the weight is negligible and its big enough for all the knife jobs i had today.
I am a pretty happy camper
 
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