The Deer Hunter - Buck 118 Personal (permanent thread - keep adding)

I went digging and found some 118's to add to Old Hunter's thread.
The top 118 is constructed of 5160 steel.
The bottom 118 is a 2 line reverse stamp.

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Wildcat, decided to give it a try today, used a Buck 118 for a filet knife. I will probably stick with my Buck 121 in the future but the 118 can do the job. I caught this Speck last night, going to cook it in a few minutes. OH
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Old Hunter said:
Wildcat, decided to give it a try today, used a Buck 118 for a filet knife. I will probably stick with my Buck 121 in the future but the 118 can do the job. I caught this Speck last night, going to cook it in a few minutes. OH
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i intend to add a 121 to the collection as quick as possible. thanks!
 
Wildcat said:
i intend to add a 121 to the collection as quick as possible. thanks!
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Spend some time and find a Buck 121 Fisherman without the date stamp on it (if you want to use it for a filet knife). The blade got thicker and thicker over the years - today the Buck 121 Guide is essentially a longer 105. Tip-down three-lines and earlier are the thinnest. Tip-up three-lines are in the middle of blade thickness, while those with date stamps have the thickest blades. OH
 
thanks for that info. i was wondering if the 121 was thinner than other 100 series.
 
Old Hunter said:
Spend some time and find a Buck 121 Fisherman without the date stamp on it (if you want to use it for a filet knife). The blade got thicker and thicker over the years - today the Buck 121 Guide is essentially a longer 105. Tip-down three-lines and earlier are the thinnest. Tip-up three-lines are in the middle of blade thickness, while those with date stamps have the thickest blades. OH
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This is an example of what Old Hunter is describing.
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Old Hunter Old Hunter - This knife sold for $300 on a dealer website, but thought I would add it to your thread for content and discussion.

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Very Rare Vintage 1950's model 118 Personal handmade by Al Buck in his garage-knife shop. The 4" blade has been used quite a bit but is still in very good condition. The handle is Ligum Vitae wood which was only used for a short period. The guard and but are aluminum. OAL: 8". The knife has been used quite a bit but is still in very good condition no sheath. I will include a letter from Joe Houser director of consumer relations Buck Collector Club Administrator. He states in the letter that the model 118 personal was so named by Hoyt Buck Al's dad because it was his favorite knife.
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